Yes it is normal, yes it happened to us and yes it happens every now and then still.

I think it is different phases that they go through. And suddenly they don't like something they've always liked....frustrating!!! It could be for a physical reason - not feeling well, teething etc. It could even be him trying to assert his independence with you, or it could be just that at this age they just get so busy - there is so much to do and learn that eating just gets in the way. (Yes it is true, sometimes eating just isn't a priority!! )

But yes it shall pass but there really isn't anything you can do to get his interest back until he is ready. So just keep offering the variety of tastes and textures and eventually he will just start eating again. Don't make a fuss and don't try to force him to 'just have a few mouthfuls'. He won't starve himself, and remember this is Baby-led solids, with the emphasis on baby-led. If this is him asserting his independence, and he sees you are leaving it up to him to make the choice then he will realise that you aren't going to give him a battle over this so he will just start eating again. But you might find he starts a battle elsewhere - Jett chose getting in and out of the car!!

So I know it is hard, but take a deep breath and just follow his lead. And just keep telling yourself that he won't starve himself, his survival instinct is just too strong!!