we've been waiting two days between introducing new foods, but certainly did not wait a month. i think do what you feel is best... ainsleigh has had carrots, avocado, pumpkin, watermelon and pears so far. i waited two weeks before i introduced the sweet food (fruits) as i did not want her developing a sweet tooth. i still give her rice cereal in the morning, but now mixed with pear and then vege in the late afternoon. i cook all my own food up (just microwave it) and all is going well. good luck for all the girls starting solids... be prepared for a big mess

as for MIL's... thank goodness mine lives on the other side of the country as i think i would get the same sort of thing... although she only has sons so can't compare me to her daughter (which i think is worse IYKWIM)

ainsleigh and i are off to a hen's lunch today.... so catch you all later!

oh yeah, and i think another msn chat is a great idea.