thanks Belfie, that's really helpful. I had actually started a thread in the BLS section asking how do I do it, but was still unsure. Is it too early for bread? I haven't given Isaac anything with 'ingredients' before, but the MCHN we see said that he is old enough for anything I eat. Anyway, I gave him two fingers of toast with avocado on last night with his dinner and he loved it. He didn't eat a lot but he was very interested in it, holding it, putting it in his mouth and chewing. Mum usually comes over at his dinner time and feeds him for me, and I told her about BLS.. I don't think she gets it. She keeps saying but how will he get enough food? Anyway she spoon fed him some mushed carrot while he was playing with the toast, he ate it but was much more interested in feeding himself. I have run out of bananas (he loves them) so I'll have to give him avocado for breakfast today.. sooo messy!! I'll have to get one of those bowls you mentioned.