Sippie Cups

kdane21 · 07-01-2007, 05:18 PM

I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting their child to suck from a sippy. Mine just tries to chew on the end. I had a nubby and a gerber and now I've gone to a cup and lid to get him to realize the immediate effect. Does anyone have any suggestions?

reneed · 07-01-2007, 08:46 PM

I have the same problem with Michael!

wildfire · 07-02-2007, 08:30 PM

They figure it out eventually

brookles76 · 07-03-2007, 07:35 AM

They will eventually get it, you just have to keep trying over and over again. Mine love the nuby! I will say, it took them a while to loosen the nipple or spout thing on it...so give it some time!

scorpio chick · 07-08-2007, 06:02 PM

I've tried holding it like a bottle so they realize that it's for drinking. I recline the high chair and that helps them tip it up to their mouths. I fill it half full with water that way they don't have to tip it so far to get some to drink. Try to offer it at a time when they are thirsty/hungry (but not starved). Practice, practice, practice.

Another gal suggested removing the no-spill mechanism at first so that baby has an easier time getting fluid and realizes that it's for drinking.

DD is able to drink a little from it. DS loves to play with his cup instead.

lambchops · 07-09-2007, 05:28 PM

My son is 14 months old and has *just* gotten the hang of the sippy. I used the Nuby one with the silicone straw and handles for the longest time. He did well with that and it worked as a bridge to the real thing.

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kdane21 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 148	Sippie Cups I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting their child to suck from a sippy. Mine just tries to chew on the end. I had a nubby and a gerber and now I've gone to a cup and lid to get him to realize the immediate effect. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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reneed 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,072	I have the same problem with Michael! __________________ Renee DS 9/28/06

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brookles76 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,198	They will eventually get it, you just have to keep trying over and over again. Mine love the nuby! I will say, it took them a while to loosen the nipple or spout thing on it...so give it some time! __________________ Me (32) DH (33) IVF #3-1st beta 10dp5dt-273 2nd beta 12dp5dt-814 It's TWINS!! 7/18/06 &

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scorpio chick 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,498	I've tried holding it like a bottle so they realize that it's for drinking. I recline the high chair and that helps them tip it up to their mouths. I fill it half full with water that way they don't have to tip it so far to get some to drink. Try to offer it at a time when they are thirsty/hungry (but not starved). Practice, practice, practice. Another gal suggested removing the no-spill mechanism at first so that baby has an easier time getting fluid and realizes that it's for drinking. DD is able to drink a little from it. DS loves to play with his cup instead. __________________ B/G twins 9/27/06 Singleton girl 10/20/08 "A toddler is your little sweet baby temporarily inhabited by evil demons."


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lambchops Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,051 Blog Entries: 17	My son is 14 months old and has just gotten the hang of the sippy. I used the Nuby one with the silicone straw and handles for the longest time. He did well with that and it worked as a bridge to the real thing. __________________ *--Shelly (31), DH (32)* Mommy to Zachary Nathan (5/6/6), Only Child...HELP! Sevencagedtigers.com - Blog Flickr - Photographs Epinions - Product Reviews

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