I'm having a bit of trouble getting my 11 month old to drink from a sippy cup. Either he doesn't really know what to do with it, or he doesn't care. He ends up mostly drinking formula because I don't want to put water or baby juice in his bottle (as per what all the experts say) but I am concerned becuase I want him to learn than water can hydrate him as well. However, he just doesn't really have any interest in the sippy cup.
He can drink from an adult cup quite well (he knows what to do with it), but he throws it around and spills everything so I really want him to use a sippy cup for a while to reduce the messes and keep him hydrated.
Any suggestions?
There is nothing wrong with putting water in his bottle. Juice is not a good idea because of all the sugar. Where did you hear that water wasnt okay ? I dont have any hard and fast rules for accomplishing this, just perseverance and maybe you showing him how it is done. Yes, water is good and he needs that too.
have you tried different sippy cups? or just one? the first time we tried giving my little cousin a sippy cup we were worried about her too because she just didn't seem to be getting it. it was one of those spill proof ones, we thought it would be good to start with. i decided to drink from it in front of her to make sure she saw how it was supposed to go. turned out the cup wasn't just spill proof, it was entirely impossible to drink from, even for me. as soon as we took the spill-proof valve thing out, she did just fine.
My boyfriend's son (2) drinks out of cups like these. They are pretty spill proof unless he *really* chucks it across the room (I haven't ever seen that happen, but I'd guess.), and straws are simple enough for a baby to drink from.
and straws are simple enough for a baby to drink from.
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I am doubtful about straws for babies, they can create problems and need constant supervision befoe 'getting the hang of it'. Unless a straw is cut down to size, can cut a baby's mouth, or move to far down their throat. Choking could also occur from sucking up to much liquid at once.
Give him natural juice in the sippy cup.There has to be something in there that he wants to drink.You can even dilute it with water if you are concerned about his water intake.
Encourage him by holding it for him and then allow him to do it.There are a few types that are less spill resistant than others.
Keep at it,he will get the hang of it in time.
While trying to get him acclimated to the cup,he should not be offered bottles.He will always choose what is more familiar and comforting.
I had to try several different types of cups before my son would drink from one. Now, it doesn't matter what type but in the beginning he was picky.
My son is 2 and I still never give him 100% juice; I always dilute it with water. At this point, it's all he knows so I don't have to worry about his sugar intake.
At 11 mos I wouldn't worry too much yet because at this age he still should be drinking formula anyway. Be patient and he will get the hang of it when he's ready.
My daughter didn't really get the hang of the sippy FULLY until she was 13 months. Then she really started actually drinking out of it. During this learning period she thrived on breastmilk. Like others have said, try several types of cups and demonstrate a lot He'll get the hang of it soon. And I agree with nikosmom...go 50/50 with juice and water.
He'll get the hang of it soon. And I agree with nikosmom...go 50/50 with juice and water.
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