How to Transition to Sippy Cups

Between six and nine months old, babies are usually ready to begin transitioning from using a bottle to drinking from a sippy cup. This is around the same time where they are beginning to eat solid foods and can grasp objects. However, to transition your child from a bottle to drinking from a sippy cup requires that you allow them to practice before ending bottle use. Since babies are still developing their motor skills, a few months is needed for babies to firmly grasp and successfully drink from a sippy cup.

Things You'll Need

  • Sippy cup

Instructions

    • 1

      Select a lightweight sippy cup that easy for tiny hands to hold. Although they may not know how to drink from the sippy cup, allow your baby to play around and get familiar with the cup as a new object.

    • 2

      Fill the sippy cup halfway with liquid such as water or juice once your baby is able to tightly grasp the cup. You can also select formula or breast milk.

    • 3

      Offer your baby the sippy cup at snack time and between feedings.

    • 4

      Show your baby by example how to use the sippy cup and help them to hold the cup to their mouth. Encourage them to hold the cup with both hands.

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