> 7. Baby-led Weaning was amazing for us. No purees. No special "baby food". At six months, our kid ate with us on the table, same food as us. Really helps their independence, easier on groceries, and helps to bond eating the same thing together.
Also, no honey before 12 months because of that weird bacteria in it they can't handle yet.
But yes! Baby food may save time, but you can easily make pureed vegetables yourself (plenty of advice in books with tips on how to round out their dietary needs). Ice cube trays are useful if you prepare it in batches. Just defrost as many as you need before hand. We never gave our kid store bought baby food, and by age one he was eating along with us. At age three now he's a great eater.
Totally! Only limiting factor are the teeth.