We switched over from bottle first to solids first when my lo began increasing his liquid oz and decreasing his solid oz. We also talked to his ped. before doing this. He was a little young compared to most, almost 8 months, but now his solids oz are back up (7-11oz) and his liquid oz are back to normal (24oz+). Also, we offer solids first at all means, including breakfast.
HTH,
Kimberly