The gag reflex in babies is much closer to the front of the mouth than in adults. So for us, to trigger a choking reflex, the food has to be pretty much at the back of the mouth, or touching the back of the throat. For babies, especially young babies your daughters age, that reflex is triggered much closer to the front of the mouth. It moves back as babies get older.

I don't know if that helps but from your post your main concern seems to be choking? As long as she is in control of what goes in her mouth - i.e. you're not pushing or putting more solid food in there (mush doesn't generally count) and you're supervising her, then it's highly unlikely she will choke. There is a difference between gagging and choking too.

If you are interested in feeding more solid food, I highly recommend a book called 'baby led weaning'. It may be available in the online store but Amazon should have it as well. Can't remember the author but the title on the cover is in green.

Ultimately it's up to you how you feed your baby. Both of you have to be comfortable and happy with the process. There is no rush. She is still so little and I get the impression that you're moving faster than you want to because of pressure from others? Tell them to back off. She's your baby, you know her best and you'll go at your own pace. She has the rest of her life to eat solid food. You don't want to make food a battle ground.

All the best. x