FWIW long long ago, when Chiquita was that small, we used a bit both. I think she will let you know her preference. Re: the mushy stuff, my mom really just liked feeding Chiquita I think. I didn't care either way as long as what she was eating was not sweetened. Personalities are going to be huge here, but Chiquita just tended to try to take the spoon herself when spoon-feeding. And if I was eating something, it was absolutely the most fascinating thing ever that she *had* to have as well. (Ah the mommy diet, you never get to finish a meal by yourself.)
I think there is nothing wrong with you doing both. Feeding herself will not only let her explore her world, but it will give her good fine motor skills. You feeding her mushy stuff, ensures that when you are introducing new flavors that it is easy for her to try. She could absolutely try those by tasting things on her own, but especially when she has few teeth it gives her a few more options.
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Date: 2012-05-10 06:17 pm (UTC)I think there is nothing wrong with you doing both. Feeding herself will not only let her explore her world, but it will give her good fine motor skills. You feeding her mushy stuff, ensures that when you are introducing new flavors that it is easy for her to try. She could absolutely try those by tasting things on her own, but especially when she has few teeth it gives her a few more options.