Thanks Alison - will review again in a couple more weeks i think.....her dexterity seems to be increasing each week which should help on the hand-mouth co-ordination (though judging on my efforts at step-class last night, i'm hoping that she doesn't follow after me on the co-ordination front!) Is good news about LittleE - sounds like she's gearing up for a full Xmas dinner! I'll keep you posted on how I get on, S x