Parents get excited when their baby reaches new milestones. Using a sippy cup from the bottle is one of the biggest milestones for kids. This process can be smooth for your child if you follow these steps:
Are you breastfeeding?
The first step to transition depends on whether the baby was breastfed or not. If you did breastfeed the baby, then you need to wean her before starting. If you plan to breastfeed for more than a year, its fine. However, after the first year, kids may prefer a sippy cup in between nursings.
Bottle-feeding babies
Babies that are bottle-fed can use a sippy cup earlier. If your baby can crawl and can hold a bottle safely, then you can introduce her to a sippy cup. Get a fancy one so it can be attractive to sip from.
Don’t force it
If the baby doesn’t want to use the sippy cup, don’t force it. There are no benchmarks for developmental phases. When it is time, you won’t need to force it.
Why should you introduce your kids to sippy cups?
- Sippy cups are easier to clean and do not require bottlebrushes.
- You won’t have to replace nipple bottles.
- They prevent tooth decay
- They assist with potty training.