It seems like just yesterday you welcomed your child into your lives! Now they’ve graduated from using bottles to sippy cups! Between the ages of 12 to 24 months old, your child should be reaching this milestone. Your dentist at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces has a few tips for this transitional period. Using an appropriate training cup the right way prepares your child for regular cups down the road. Contact our offices in Phoenix, AZ, to learn more!
The whole point of a sippy cup is that your child learns to sip instead of suck. Avoid buying “no-spill” cups for this reason exactly. What you want is a cup with a removable lid that contains a spout. Cups with valves aren’t any different from bottles. You should also only purchase cups with two handles. This gives your baby more stability and control when drinking. Lastly, a cup with a weighted base that avoids spills.
Like anything new, your baby will need time and patience to master a sippy cup. Be calm and consistent with the sippy cup usage. Many parents find success by starting small, using them while outside the home or between meals. Mealtimes are another great opportunity. You’ll want to start by only having a small amount of liquid in the cups. This minimizes spilling while making it easier to hold. Just be careful about letting your toddler walk around with their sippy cup. This results in oral injuries.
If you need a pediatric dentist or want to learn more helpful tips, contact Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces. Visit our website to learn more about our services. We have three locations in the Phoenix, AZ area. Call 623-232-0749 for our N. 75th Ave office, 480-666-5984 for N. 24th St., and 480-405-4714 for 7th St. and Baseline Rd.
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