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Weaning off Bottle to Cup

ndp — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:59:58 -0700

We have three kids and I don't remember this being a issue. Perhaps this isn't helpful, but maybe it'll be no big deal. We never had a bottle in the crib, so perhaps that helped us out. Early we tried to have them only drink at the table, so that's probably good as well.

When we went from bottles to sippy cuts, they dribbled the first couple times, but when we showed them how to do it, they got it quickly. I really don't remember an issue. Going from sippy cup to regular cup was also messy-- but only for a few days (except for the occasional spill). The older child asks for a sippy cup, like her younger sisters, but given the choice between milk and no milk, she opts for the milk. Quickly.

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

melilbrad — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:57:07 -0700

I bought my daughter a cup at 4mths although she couldnt realy drink from it i just kept giving it to her not to substitute her milk bottle just instead of putting water or juice in a bottle. (i hate it when i see juice in bottles) she is now 7mths and knows how to use her cup it is still used only for juice and water. you dont really need to worry about taking him off the bottle aslong as it is used for milk only and never put him to bed with it and when he's older dont let him play or walk around with it. I bought a tommee tipee cup. it has removable handle and grips on the handles also the teat of the cup is still a similar feel to a bottle teat I paid around $7-$8 at Kmart for it.

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

jd2 — Wed, 09 May 2007 09:12:12 -0700

hi im jo registered as jd2 i worried about the same thing because they sell cups saying from 3mnths forget that you'd be lucky i have a nine month old and he still hates those cups let your child tell you try to encourage them the main thing is getting there feeds in if they are thriving let nanture decide the rest best of luck

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

kobesmummy — Wed, 09 May 2007 04:35:23 -0700

My little man is 2, and drinks from his cup most of the time, but he still loves a bottle of milk before a nap/bed. it really is up to the child. as the other parents have said, bubs will let you know.

i agree with the others, just let bubs play with a cup and see what happens. i can reccomend the heinz sipper cups, you can get them with removable handles, and are designed with grips for little hands. they are a bit more expensive, but you pay for quality, and last quite a while!.

hope this helps

luv jade

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

stacey79 — Wed, 09 May 2007 03:21:11 -0700

i agree with mumma bear its up to the child start with playing around with it and see how it goes you can only try good luck

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

MummaBear — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:59:20 -0700

Well my daughter was drinking from a cup at 8 weeks so it's whenever you feel the need. I would put some milk or water into a cup and let the baby play around with it. Try a few different cups, some sipper cups and some straw cups and just let the baby have a play to see what works for bub.

Weaning off Bottle to Cup

Lauren125 — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:11:50 -0700

I was told they should only be using a cup by 12 months. I guess give it a go and see how he goes, but if you're not ready you can wait a bit longer.