Sass - they need to learn the reflex of swallowing and choking, and after what happen with hamish a month or so ago i am sh!# scared of him choking. I dont puree but most of the time i just mash lightly, i give him sticks of cooked veg and fruit also but i watch him closely and are ready to get out any large chunks if he is struggling to chew etc. My mum gave him an arrowroot biscuit today and i to be honest i wasnt very happy but he ate it really well (just didnt want him to have anything sweet yet). As long as you are watching them carefully she should be ok.