FTM question -- Sippy cups

jennOK · December 2013

I saw a post on here the other day mentioning their LOs using sippy cups. I had always thought babies started using those around 1. I realized I have no clue about when to introduce it and what to put in it.

Are you putting formula/breast milk in it? I saw someone mention water. Should I start offering it now? Why? I'm clueless.

And yes, I realize I'm probably over thinking this.

Mufflerlove · December 2013

I am putting water in it. She doesn't actually get anything out of it and when she does she lets it run down her face. I don't expect her to drink anything yet but I am getting her used to it. She likes to play with it and chew on the spout.

Heres a link I read
https://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/transitiontosippycups.htm#.UrXxTZm9LCQ

RedCherry1109 · December 2013

I'm just doing it for fun now and will switch by 1 years old. I put BM in it but he will drink most of it.

jennOK · December 2013

Thanks. Very helpful.

HeartLikeMine3 · December 2013

@chicagochic82 my pedi also recommended this but didn't specify a hard spout. We have one that's so similar to a bottle I doubt LO even realizes there's a difference. Wonder why he recommend a hard spout?

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · December 2013

They're just for play right now but by introducing it now by the time they're a year the transition will be easier. My nephew was bottle dependent for over a year and it's still a rough time with a sippy and he's going on 3. I want to avoid a situation like that

summer2times · December 2013

My pedi rec using it now or sooner than one like other pp said it helps with the transition.
My pedi stated water wasn't necessary due to the amount of water in BM and Formula. But I could offer an ounce or two when giving more solids.

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