you might check in with your ped to let him know your experience so far. these days most pediatricians recommend starting solid foods at 6 months of age. this is for two specific reasons: 1) babies at 6 months old have a need for additional iron in their diet and most peds will suggest offering iron-fortified cereal as a first solid food. prior to the 6-month mark mom's milk or formula is consider to be complete nutrition. 2) many babies are not ready to start solids until 6 months. taking solid food into the mouth requires babies to lose their tongue thrusting reflex. until that happens many babies will struggle to take solid foods into their mouths and will behave in a manner very similar to what you are describing. my suggestion would be to touch base with your doctor to let him know how your baby is reacting to taking solids. i suspect that waiting two weeks and trying again will lead to a much easier feeding time and a more satisfied baby.
our doc suggested starting our 5-month-old on solids but she's resisting and crying. do you have tips?