Tanya - are you in Kingston? I went to their talk just before MJ started solids and although i was already leaning to BLS, it convinced me!

MJ started using a bowl and plate at about 8-10mths i think - and alot when on the floor, but like with everthing she understood after a while... it is a messy way of feeding but so much fun!
I wouldnt let her get down with a mouthful, i would let MJ spit the food into my hand, she soon understood how much to put in so that she could chew it. Its a bit of a stage i think...

Jennifer - i cringe when friends tell me how they have started on farex... and yep its a weird concept to me really, seems so much more natural this way