Hi,

It's probably within the realms of normal. The usual recommendation is to start introducing solids at 6mnths, though I notice the fad for introducing solids at 4 mnths has taken off. So, your little one is not much beyond the normal age for beginning solids. It also seems like there is a family trend for not being able to take solids until a little later. I'm wondering, is your little one breastfed or bottlefed? Is there any history of food allergies or intolerances in your families? Babies often have an instinct for what won't agree with them. How is his health overall? And, literally, what would you do about it? It seems like your baby has a quite active gag reflex, but with him, more than anyone, you can't force him to eat. Like most caring mums you are responding to your child's needs appropriately, not *creating bad hadbits* (and let's face it most bad habits these days stem from over-eating) For personal experience, my daughter Cassie, now 12, didn't really eat anything until she was 10mnths, and then never off a spoon - she had to do it herself.
See if you can track down a book "My child won't eat" but a Spanish (I think) paediatrician, and a very encouraging and supportive read. If you are really worried about your child's health, then see a doctor