Lis - I recently read something interesting about 'baby led weaning' which talks about allowing lumpy food etc quite early. I can't remember where it was but if you google that phrase you should come up with something. Autumn has things that aren't quite pureed eg. just mashed avocado or pumpkin but they are soft lumps and she has no trouble with them. I will be holding off on meat and dairy for a while because I just personally think she needs time to develop digestion properly before trying those (plus they'll make really smelly poo LOL) I think it's really up to you and what you think your own child is capable of. As far as amounts go, Autumn still has at least 4 BF a day plus 1 or 2 at night and is having solids always at dinner time and some days at around 11ish too. Tummy time/sitting time - do what she's happy with!