Baby Led Weaning?

Hi moms. There's been a fuss about BLW is actually safe or not for the baby. I wonder if it's okay to give 6 months old baby a whole food like steamed potato, chicken, etc and let my baby eat it by himself? Isn't it too young? Is mixing the food needed for baby into puree better for the baby? I'm afraid of his gut could be damaged by doing BLW to him. I also want to know what do you give to your 6 to 12 months old baby.