![]() ![]() Extensive use of spouted cups may cause oral motor delays.This can cause tooth decay (especially if there’s milk in the cup) and can also affect your child’s hunger level for real foods. The convenience of a sippy cup may mean your little one may want to carry it around all day.The downside? You’ll have to replace the parts of the cup, or the entire cup, once they become too chewed-up.Īlthough there’s no official stance from the AAP on the issue, it is important to note that many experts-especially speech therapists and dentists-caution against too much reliance on sippy cups, and especially on cups that feature spouts instead of straws. It’s a soft, pliable material that won’t injure your baby’s gums when gnawed on. Silicone is used in most transition cups that have soft spouts, straws, sleeves or valves.Look for glass cups with silicone sleeves to make them less slippery and more shatterproof. Glass also bypasses plastic issues, but is obviously a heavier material and breakable.Some stainless steel sippy cups are even insulated to keep milk or other liquids cold. Stainless steel eliminates the issues surrounding plastics and is easy to clean and very durable.But, even if it’s BPA-free (which you should verify it is), there’s still concerns about leaching to consider. Plastic is lightweight and typically less costly than cups of other materials.While plastic continues to dominate the market, there are other options with different benefits, too. Sippy cups also come in a variety of materials. Flat lid (also called 360s because the liquid comes out all around the sides of the lid when lips press on it).Sippy cups come in four different styles: You’ll need some patience and a whole lot of paper towels, but it’s completely doable and some parents even prefer to go this route. It’s also completely fine to skip the sippy cup altogether and go right to an open cup. ![]() You’ll know your little one is sippy-cup ready when they are able to sit up in a high chair, as early as six months old. (Just keep in mind that many won’t fit in cup holders because of their wide bases, which are designed to minimize toppling over when they’re set down.) Some even stay leak-free when turned upside-down, and are also convenient to take on the go. Sippy cups, also known as transition cups, feature a lid to minimize spills and can withstand being tossed from a high chair or stroller. But just like with solid food, there’s a learning curve that comes along with using a cup, and an open-top option can be a messy way to start. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends switching your little one over to a cup somewhere between one and two years of age. Used as the go-between after the nipple but before a regular ol’ cup, the sippy cup helps babies learn to drink with way less mess-which is something we’re always all for. When it’s time for your little one to make the transition from breast or bottle to drinking from a cup, the sippy cup will be your new BFF. ![]()
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