So what do we give them in the beginning? What about chewing properly so as not to choke? or is this where the 'real' age for solids becomes much later than we're led to believe?

I have to wait until DD is 6 months corrected, so that's 7 1/2 months and she's already watching me eat! LOL.

WRT soy - I thought soy was the reason that asians have a low incidence of cancer? (so many "studies" out there.. totally agree with moderation being the key with anything).