Heres how to pass the cup to your new generation.
When should you introduce a sippy cup?
How should you introduce a sippy cup?
Doing so reinforces the idea that she should eat primarily at mealtimes, rather than grazing throughout the day.
Do you have to use a sippy cup to transition from the bottle?
Pros and cons of sippy cups
Sippy cups are a big plus for busy parents.
One of the biggest pros: Theyre practically spill-proof which means fewer messes and less laundry.
But sippy cups have some potential pitfalls, too.
How to choose the best sippy cup for your baby?
The right cup will make those first sipping encounters easier and less messy for everyone.
Shell learn to drink from a variety of cups faster if she tries several sooner.
Tips for transitioning to a sippy cup
Some tots wont give up their bottles without a struggle.
But with patience, theyll come around eventually.
These tips can help ease the transition.
And again, supervised sips out of your (ice-free!)