Introducing your baby to the sippy cup Babies are bundles of joy. They discover the world one step at a time and parents are happy seeing all the results they have little everyday. Interestingly, one of the first of their most anticipated baby is for babies to be presented to the cup. As can be seen, babies are still developing the ability to use hands with sufficient control. They can not hold ordinary glass and drink immediately, so they would need a cup.
A cup is a cup of training that has a snap or screw on lid and a spout that allows the child to drink alone. There are different models that have and have no handles and a variety of nozzles as well. Choose one that fits the needs of your baby is important and fun.
The advantages and the best time to introduce the cup
cups also serve as a transition for the baby of breastfeeding or breastfeeding to drinking water from a normal glass. This is usually given when the baby is too old for the bottle usual formula, but not quite ready for the big glass. They also catalyze the improvement of hand-mouth coordination. Their first attempts will certainly messy and they spill a bit. But with your advice, they will be able to develop skills over time.
Meanwhile, the cup may also provide the child a sense of independence while enjoying the Sippy. This is where the baby gets to learn to drink the cup without the possibility of reversing its content. When he learns to do so, his confidence in his ability to lift and it will be more interested in learning new things.
There are babies that have been introduced to the cup as early as 5 or 6 months, while others only try after reaching a year. However, it is normally when babies 7 to 9 months of age they begin to show an interest to try cups.
The best ways to make the introduction
To make the transition to the sippy cup a lot easier, it is best to start with a soft, flexible tip and nozzle type. Unlike the type of hard plastic, this soft spout feel more familiar to babies. The baby should also be shown and demonstrated how to lift the cup to his mouth and he points to the drink.
Parents should also have more patience that children can take some time to learn to avoid overflow. Different models should also be sought so that the best that the child will be determined. There are models with valves to work efficiently to prevent overflows. Finally, the child must be encouraged to use a regular cup when it seems to be ready.
Ultimately, some may learn to use the cups immediately, but others will take some time the idea to sink in. However, it is a process necessary for babies to learn and develop their growth.
Posted on January 14, 2010.