For my older kids, i gave them puree then semi solid and finally solid, usually around 1 y/o they could manage to eat by themselves (messy, though!). Currently i'm trying baby-led weaning. Have to be extra cautious to avoid choking hazard. I think either way is fine, as long as baby learns to eat. They'll observe the family too, so the parents have to be the best models for the child.
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