Sips from an open cup
What it is
Offer a small open cup of water with meals from 6 months; spilling is the practice.
Start preparing
- Use a tiny cup (30 ml shot-glass style) with 1–2 cm of water; you tip it at first.
- Straw cups are a fine second option; skip sippy cups with valves.
Related
Sources
- Start4Life — weaning and baby sleep — NHS
- First dental visit by age 1; fluoride; oral habits — American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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