Which beaker when changing from bottle

The sucking action they use to feed from breast or bottle is not necessary for them to drink now as it was when they were younger. Dieticians and dentists recommend that babies start learning to drink water from a beaker from six months, whether they're breastfed, formula-fed or a combination of both. If you breastfeed and express your milk, you can also start giving this to your baby in a beaker.

If you formula-feed, or combine breastfeeds with formula, you can swap from bottles to giving all their formula milk in a beaker. Enter your due date or child's birthday dd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec yyyy Trying to conceive? We use your health information to make our site even more helpful. By clicking the button, you agree to our policies and to get emails from us.

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This can lead to tooth decay Oral Health Foundation, Particularly any awkwardly shaped spouts or valves as they can rapidly become a breeding ground for bacteria Zimmerman and Thompson, ; NHS Choices, To begin with, your baby will still get most of their liquids from breast milk or formula milk NHS Choices, Offer your baby a drink of water from a cup as part of each meal.

Later on, if your baby would like a drink between meals, try to offer them plain water from a cup Zimmerman and Thompson, Your baby might surprise you at how quickly they pick up drinking from a cup.

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This beaker holds a good ml and is insulated, so a drink will stay cool and appetising for a whole outing. Despite this it is still lightweight and the big handles help little hands to hold it with no problems. The spout is small and soft, ideal for little gums and is tough enough to withstand teething.

We love the non-spill valve which really does work. It needs removing to clean, but is worth it for the peace of mind it gives. Our little testers loved the bright design. It is dishwasher safe and durable — great value too. These beakers are so bright and shiny, we love the look of them.

The fact that they can be personalised is cute but also very practical when dealing with multiple children. They are solid plastic and hardwearing. They wash well in the dishwasher, but you need to remove the valve for a thorough clean and be sure to replace it. We loved the nice, big handles and fun array of colours. Our little testers loved having their own cup and we loved knowing exactly which cup it was. It is a cute gift or a nice beaker to take to nursery and not get lost.

This sippy cup holds a decent amount of liquid at ml. We love that the lid keeps the spout clean while it is mixed up with all the crumbs, odd socks and other horrors found in most baby bags. If your little ones are like our testers and get distracted by playing with the lid and forget to drink, you can remove it. The silicone spout is soft and simple for babies from nine months to use. Our little testers got to grips with it easily and loved the super hero design. We loved that it is dishwasher safe.

Watching a toddler learn to drink through a straw is an entertaining lesson in physics, for about five minutes at least.

This cup has a weighted straw which follows the liquid around any way up while little ones concentrate on the basics of straw drinking. It took our little testers a little while to master, but this is a great, dry way to tackle an essential learning curve. The lid folds the straw over when closed, preventing leaks.

Spare straws and a straw brush for thorough cleaning are available but we found that it was fine to simply pop it in the dishwasher. It is also super cute in panda and pink teddy styles. The Munchkin cup is a toddler staple. The design is genius — allowing little ones to learn to drink from a cup, but also not spilling a single drop.

The liquid is released when little lips push the silicone rim — very clever indeed. Our little testers from six months got the hang of it very quickly, and even bigger toddlers love it. What we like most is that it is easy to clean under the flap and we trust it to not leak after months of use — it stays good as new.

It comes in bright colours, with and without handles depending on dexterity. This cup looks sleek and stylish and is made from solid silicone. The bottom of the cup is weighted to avoid spills and the lid is anti-drip. It is dishwasher and microwave safe and its simple design makes it super easy to clean.

It can be used as a sippy cup and a trainer cup as the child grows. There are no handles but the soft material makes it easy for little hands to hold. We love the soft mint colour — it was clearly designed for aesthetically-minded parents in mind.