Can I follow baby led weaning methods and spoon feeding when needed? Will this just confuse my child?

Baby-led weaning is what it is - baby led. Once spoon feeding is introduced, then it is known as the traditional weaning method. When the baby first starts self-feeding (typically at around 6 months old), very little food is ingested as it's more for them to explore the tastes and textures of food. That's why it should also be complemented with breast milk. If you want to do a mix of both, then try a variety of finger foods which your child can pick up easily and have puree on standby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby-led_weaning