Do dentists recommend sippy cups?

Congrats! Your baby or toddler transitioning away from breastfeeding or bottles is a big milestone. As you prepare for their next stage, it is important to know that not all bottles and cups are created equal. Our doctors suggest looking for sippy cups that are going to be beneficial for your child&#;s oral development.

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Recommended Baby Bottles

When it comes to choosing a bottle, every baby has different preferences. Transitioning to a bottle is easier for some babies than others as well. There are so many different options out there that we suggest trying different ones to see which one your baby prefers. Remember to always wash and sterilize the bottle nipples and bottles to avoid infections. When choosing the flow for nipples, base your decision from the suggested age on the product. When giving your baby a bottle for the first time, we suggest putting some breast milk in just the nipple portion of the bottle and giving it to your baby to make sure they are able to latch well to that specific nipple. If your baby has colic or gas issues, try bottles that help with those too!

Recommended Sippy Cups

There are also all kinds of different cups for kids. A good option for transitioning from breastfeeding to a bottle is a cup with handles and a removable nipple. This way your baby can hold the bottle and learn to drink by themselves. Nuk Simply Natural Learner Cup is a good option and there are many others that have a similar design.

Believe it or not, most sippy cups promote improper tongue placement and swallowing patterns. These cups could lead to orthodontic problems later in life, so we recommend using an open cup option when transitioning away from a bottle. This is most important once your baby begins to get more teeth. However, we understand that an open cup with a baby will end in a mess in most situations. Our recommendation is a leak free, easy-to-clean, open cup design like the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup or the WOW Gear Baby Cups.

All Babies & Toddlers Are Different

Although these are our recommendations, we understand that all babies are different and have unique needs. In conclusion, the most important thing is that the bottle and cup is safe and clean for your child. If you are ever concerned or have questions feel free to let us know! You can always bring your bottle or cup with you to your pediatric dental appointment for us to check it out.

It&#;s a milestone worthy of celebration: your baby is graduating from bottles! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics , your toddler should be ready to move on from the breast or bottle between 12 and 24 months.

While your child may not be ready for a regular cup right away, there are a number of training cups you can use to help them move from baby to big kid. Here are three things to consider.

What Type of Training Cup to Use

While it&#;s tempting to purchase a &#;no spill&#; cup, these are essentially baby bottles with a different design. The aim is to shift from sucking to sipping. No-spill cups have a valve that stops spills and the only way your child can drink from a no-spill cup is to suck, not sip.

While it&#;s tempting to purchase a &#;no spill&#; cup, these are essentially baby bottles with a different design. The aim is to shift from sucking to sipping. No-spill cups have a valve that stops spills and the only way your child can drink from a no-spill cup is to suck, not sip.

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To help your child learn how to sip, look for training cups with the following:

• A cup with a snap-on or screw-on lid that has a spout, but no valve
• Training cups with two handles
• Training cups with weighted bases to keep them upright and to cut down on spills

What Goes In Your Child&#;s Cup

Know which drinks are best to give your child. Water with fluoride is the best beverage for your child&#;s teeth, so always offer water first. Milk is also a great option to offer during meals.

Know which drinks are best to give your child. Water with fluoride is the best beverage for your child&#;s teeth, so always offer water first. Milk is also a great option to offer during meals.

According to recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, juice has no nutritional value for children under 1 years old, and they should not consume it at all. Older children can drink some juice in recommended, age-appropriate limits at mealtimes. Sugary drinks like fruit juice increase your child&#;s risk for cavities, especially if your child is drinking it between meals. The act of chewing during meals gets saliva flowing, which can help wash away any leftover sugar from juice or food on your child&#;s teeth.

Where and When Your Child Is Using Training Cups

Like any new skill your baby works on, learning how to use a regular cup will take time, practice and patience on both of your parts! To help ease them into the habit, use a training cup with water between meals or when you&#;re on-the-go.

Like any new skill your baby works on, learning how to use a regular cup will take time, practice and patience on both of your parts! To help ease them into the habit, use a training cup with water between meals or when you&#;re on-the-go.

Mealtimes are a good time to start working with your child on sipping from real cups. Limit spills by starting with small amounts of water or milk in cups your child can comfortably hold. Cups with two handles or small paper cups can be great starter tools.

And toddlers are called &#;toddlers&#; for a reason, so don&#;t let your child walk and sip at the same time to avoid a mouth injury.

Once the day is done, don&#;t let your child go to bed with any kind of cup unless it&#;s filled with water. Letting sugary drinks pool in your child&#;s mouth overnight can lead to cavities.

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