(Almost) the right way to do it.

This is the way to get started on solids: in a high chair, wearing a bib, with a small portion of whatever it is that will be introduced on the table in front of you. And of course, with an encourangingly smiling parent holding the spoon. The only error here might be the choice of clothes. Everybody knows a bib only gives partial protection. And I've seen dad iron this dress: it takes forever!