I have a 12 month old who is in the 5th percentile for weight (was born at 50th percentile). I have been discussing weight with the pediatrician since his 9 month visit, and was told that at this age if I want to put weight on him I have to get him to start eating table foods b/c the jar food is not calorie dense enough. He is breastfed, but I would like to begin weaning soon. I have been trying for 3 months to get him eating table food. My son gags on stage 3 food and easily empties the contents of his stomach when doing so (tonight this happened with green beans and rice). Over the last month we have made progress getting him to eat yogurt puffs, cheerios, and other cereal pieces (which I think he melts more than he chews - his shirt gets wet with saliva that drips out of his mouth when eating them). He will not try any diced fruits, veggies, toast, pasta, etc. I put something on his tray before providing jar food at each meal. Recently he started to touch a piece of food occasionally, but does not bring it to his mouth. Also, he does not show much interest in what my husband and I are eating. Is he just slow to take to finger foods? Or does he have a sensitive gag issue that we may need specialist help for? B/c his weight is so low I have not forced the issue (i.e., witholding other food and only offering finger foods). When we were only doing stage 3, he had such a hard time getting through a meal without vomiting he started refusing all food for several days. Any suggestions?