BLW - Baby Led Weaning

A) what is your understanding of when solids ought to be Introduced?
I started introducing solids to my kids around 5 and a half months. In my opinion it Is up to the child but not before 4 months.

B) What was your experience of introducing solids?
Messy, fun, engaging, & challenging.

C) What were you fed as a child that never sat right with you?
I have no idea!

D) Describe babies "gag reflex"
The gag reflex is a normal protective reflex action the prevents the baby from swallowing or choking on food that hasn't been chewed adequately

E) Present the pros and cons of BLW and spoon feeding and jarred food and home cooked meals.
BLW
Pros
Better skills, at own pace, learn themselves, eat what I eat, independence.
Cons
Messy, may take longer,  not convenient.

Spoon
Pros
Use spoons quicker, cleaner, convenient,  adult has control
Cons
Time (to feed), doesn't develop amounts, linked to obesity.

Jarred
Pros
Convenient,  easy, less washing, quick.
Con
Sugar, less nutrition, environment,  price, unknown ingredients.

Home cooked
Pro
More nutrition, will eat more types, environment friendly, price.
Con
More washing, time, not having enough containers, not convenient.