M.K.
You can start with bits of diced fruit or veggies steamed in the microwave for 10-30 seconds to soften it up...just make sure it's cooled off before you give it to him!! (If you prefer pre-made, Gerber makes the little pears, carrots, and apples that are very small and very soft, or you can use canned regular/ grown-up canned fruits and frozen veggies: we especially relied on the diced carrots and peas mixture). Of course there are Cheerios... my kids liked them mixed in with their baby oatmeal, especially when my daughter was learning to use a spoon for herself). You can also try Rice Chex (I found the other flavor Chex to be harder than the rice)... Gerber puffs. Your doctor or a WIC/nutrition expert can tell you how much milk or formula is appropriate (I can't remember that long ago- and my daughter is only two-ha ha!)