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