How old is the baby? Can he use a sippy cup?

In life, many babies usually use bottles to drink water when they first learn to drink water. As the babies grow up, parents will give their children some straw cups. However, some babies do not know how to use straw cups to drink water. They always cannot suck up water. Even if they suck up water, they will choke because of excessive force. So, at what age is it suitable for babies to use straw cups?

At what age can babies use sippy cups

Generally, you can start training your baby to drink water by himself using a sippy cup from the age of five or six months. Most babies can drink water from a straw cup around 6-9 months old. It is recommended to use a straw cup instead of a bottle when drinking water for babies at this stage, so as to better train the baby's drinking habits.

1. Helps babies wean themselves off milk

The straw cup not only gives the baby a chance to be independent, but also reduces the baby's interest in the bottle, helping the baby to smoothly transition from bottle feeding to cup feeding;

2. Good for baby's health

Sippy cups can also effectively reduce the chance of developing baby bottle tooth decay due to excessive use of bottles. Moreover, when drinking water from a straw cup, children need to use their facial muscles and lips to suck the water into their mouths, and then press their tongues into their throats. This can promote oral muscle movement and facilitate voice training.

3. Enhance your baby's limb coordination ability

A sippy cup can help improve your baby's hand-mouth coordination. When the baby's limb motor ability gradually improves and he can hold a cup but cannot keep balance, you can use a straw cup to give him a chance to be independent.