Weaning by offering a cup
Getting your baby to use a cup may not be easy. These tips may make it easier:
- Show your baby different types of cups and let him or her choose.
- Try to use cups with a spout, two handles, and a rounded, weighted bottom. If your baby accidentally bumps the cup, it will stay upright and less liquid will be spilled.
- If the cup does not have a lid and spout, put only about one sip of liquid at a time in the cup, in case your baby tips the cup over.
- Do not be upset if your baby just wants to play with the cup at first.
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: June 19, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine | |
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