Open Cup or Sippy Cup? Here’s Why Open Cups Win Every Time

 

Did you know your baby can start using an open cup as early as 4-6 months? Yep, and it's packed with developmental perks!

  • Supports mature swallowing and strengthens mouth muscles.
  • Promotes jaw development through sipping, not sucking.
  • Prevents liquids from pooling around teeth.
  • Enhances fine and gross motor skills

YES you need to expect that the learning process will be messy. But there’s a good reason we don’t sell sippy cups or straw cups which are designed to reduce mess - it’s because kids are very capable when we give them the learning opportunities. 

How to start using an open cup:

  • Try only placing a little bit in the cup if you’re worried about mess initially
  • You can also try adding smoothies or watered down puree as these will flow slower so your little one isn’t caught off guard.
  • The mess is worth it and the benefits outweigh the negatives - trust me!

Practice using your clever cup whenever you’re serving solids and your little one will be a pro in no time at all. Skip the sippy cup phase.

You’ve got this

 

Check out our Clever Cups below and you can watch the full reel here

 

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