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Experts agree that switching from the feeding bottle to the Sippy cup as soon as the baby is able to grasp things in his/her hands is ideal because tooth decay is common in children who constantly drink milk or juice from the feeding bottle. The Sippy cup is like a training cup with a snap-on lid or spout so the child can learn to drink without spilling the contents. Though parents would be happy once the child learns to handle and drink from the Sippy cup it is not a good idea to let the child carry the cup around with him throughout the house and constantly sip from it. Constantly drinking from the cup may again affect the teeth and it would become difficult to wane him away from the cup later. The best way to start off a child on the Sippy cup is with warm water once he learns to drink water from the Sippy cup milk and juices can be introduced slowly. But babies under four months will not be able to ingest tap water so water should be introduced only after four or six months. Starting on a Sippy cup with soft nipple-like spout rather than the hard plastic ones will make it easy for the child to make the switch. Care also should be taken that the baby does not fill up only drinking from the Sippy cup - breastfeeding is equally important so the baby can get all the natural nutrients and the cup should only be giving during snack times or in-between feeding. Choosing the right Sippy cup that is light weight that can be handled by tiny fists of the baby is also important. Do not choose a Sippy cup that feels right in your hands make the baby handles it so he can get used to the idea of using it on his own even if he throws the cup around the first few times. A Sippy cup with handles on both the sides will be an ideal choice so the child can grasp with both hands since handling a cup with water or juice in one hand may seem heavy for a toddler Sippy cups with cute designs and bright colors will make the baby want to handle the cup so getting Sippy cup in bright yellow or blue colors will make your baby happy and they also make wonderful gifts for young toddlers.
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