Saturday, 30 July 2011
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Opinions Needed: Sippy Cup vs Baby Bottle
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So a family member told me that 10 months (almost 11 months) is too early to have Kadyn off of bottles.
Right now Kadyn's using the Nuk Learner cup/active cup (pictured above). This family member said the reason is "She needs to be comforted, and you're taking away a way to soothe her."
Our doctor said the reason why Kadyn is refusing a lot of her bottles (except the Nuk brand) is because her mouth probably hurts. She has a "small mouth" and is teething, so that means pain. She told me to try a cup, let her choose which one was right for her.
After buying about a bazillion cups, Kadyn finally found one she likes using. Kadyn is still eating and drinking enough. She doesn't seem fussy -she's the same baby. I don't feel like I'm being cruel.
But what do you Momaroos think? What age did you transition your little one from a bottle to a sippy cup?
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Mine has been using sippy cups since she was 8 months old. I give them to her during the day and a bottle at night. It doesn't seem to bother her just so long as she gets her milk. She'll be done with bottles by the time she's a year old. Her doctor wants her off of them.
Your doctor's advice seems pretty good. Don't worry about what your relative says. If your child prefers sippy cups, then let her choose one she likes and help her enjoy the process.
A child that has no signs of needing "bottle comfort" is doing fine without it. It's actually a good sign that she is wanting cups. It also means that you won't have to go through that awful stage of taking her bottle away when she really wants it.
Something I learned from having kids: friends and family may mean well, but take all their advice with a grain of salt. Not all children and families are the same. And your relative seems like she doesn't know what she's talking about. The best comfort a child can get is from their parent. Bottle comfort is not necessary for healthy child development.
honestly, it should be what your child prefers. In this case, sippy cups are the way to go. Also, bottles are probably making her mouth hurt since she has to suck on them, while sippy cups she doesn't have to do as much work (and therefore less pain).
Just because a family member of yours won't let go of your child's babyhood, doesn't mean it's healthy. What's the reasoning for staying on the bottle, seriously, so they can be comforted??? I don't understand that at all. I cannot see benefit and reason to tell you it's too early for your child to be on a sippy cup if she can use it. Ludicrous. Tell your family member "Nunya!" Because you're absolutely 100% right on this one.
My daughter hated both the breast and the bottles. The first 4 months of her life were horrible, as it was a fight to get her to eat anything. So at around 4 months, we tried her on the Avent soft silicone sippy cup tip, and I held it for her. Wonder of wonders, she loved it! At 6 months she was able to hold her own cup, and by 10 months she was using a cup with a straw. Each kid is different, you can't compare what your family member says to what you think is right for your kid.
My older daughter just wouldn't give up the sippy cup until she was 2. Then she started using a cup with a straw as well.
You could probably politely explain that to your relative or just completely ignore it. lol I have family members who are big into, "you should do this/that" and heaven forbid I don't. I've learned that if I just ignore them and keep doing things my way, I'm happiest. You're the mother, so you know you're baby best! :)
I started my daughter on the sippy at 11 months. Just because I wanted her off the bottle by 1 year. Well, I tried the whole month and she just wasn't having it. She preffered the bottles. But, the day after she turned 1, she took to the cup and never went back. I don't think 10 months sounds too early at all and I think what the doctor said makes plenty of sense. If that's what she likes and she's not fussy or irritated, stick with it and ignore those people who just can't help themselves by giving useless advice and passing it off as 100% fact.
I had three preemies so I will go by ADJUSTED AGE no actual.
Sabrina was 11months and completely off (she was 5.5weeks early). Crystal was 12months (she was 8weeks early).They both used a pacifier so when I took the bottle and gave them sippy cups only it was no biggie, they still had the pacifier at naps and night. Before 12months they could have it all the time but after 12months I made it stay in the crib.
I introduced the sippy about 7-8months and they were able to use a straw at the same time. The bottles were for BM (i exclusively pumped) and the sippy's for water and juice.
Calleigh was 15m (she was 11.5 weeks premature). She didn't take a pacifier ever, it was hard to get her onto a sippy because of her prematurity. She has oral issues and needs a slow flow because she aspirates. She is 32months and she still can only use a controlled sippy cup.
If the child handles it and the cup is working, I would nicely tell whoever to bite it ;)
the rule of thumb is to take them off the bottle no latter then age 1, that does not mean not to give the fourmla or the BM to the baby. Just not to use a bottle,, All 4 of mine where off befor they where 1. Never put juice in a bottle always a sippy cup and it will make it a bit easier,,You can refer your family member to the APA website I am sure it is on there.
Let her preference lead the way- don't worry about what your family says. My son started never took a bottle (he breastfed only) and so when he started eating solids at 6 months he started with a sippy. At about 14 months he lost interest in the sippy and just started drinking from a cup. And he's now 2 years. Each kid is different, finds comfort differently, develops motor skills at slightly different rates. At this age, just follow her cues!
My last two children started sippy cups around 7 or 8 months. They used both bottles and sippy cups. I weaned them off of bottles by a year. It sounds like your baby is ok with no more bottles so go with it.
I'd get her off bottles now if she doesn't want them.
I don't have a kid, but I lived with my nieces for awhile. 2 year old is still on a bottle 'cause they never weened her away, and when she used to want cups and they wouldn't let her 'cause they thought she was too young and now she won't drink anything unless it's in a bottle. so i'd say your good.
my daughter was probably 8-10 months when I switched her...honestly, to a sippy cup. Don't worry about what other people tell you, if you feel something is right.
don't want that kid that is 4 and still having a bottle for lunch.......
Why should a child be unnecessarily "soothed"? People don't give young children the credit they deserve when it comes to what they can handle and what they can't. I think it often leads to people coddling children and not allowing them to develop necessary life-skills. Like self-soothing. As functioning members of society, we need to understand that there is only so much we can get from others when it comes to comfort. A lot of it has to come from within ourselves.
I'm not saying that a bottle or a sippy cup is going to make that difference, but it seems to me that when people say similar things as your relative about similarly irrelevant situations (sippy cups/bottles) in a way that suggests that they believe it's a big deal, they tend to make a big deal out of EVERY little instance of a child having to learn how to emotionally care for themselves. They're the same sort that believe it is never appropriate to allow a child to cry it out when it comes to sleeping alone, or that you should always be at hand, ready to sweep the child up if they trip and fall and hurt absolutely nothing.
People don't have to be insensitive pricks, but they also don't have to allow a baby, which knows not how to care for itself when it comes to biological needs, to manipulate them into getting every little thing it wants. :|
Seriously? 10 months is perfect for sippy cups. Your baby should be able to self soothe now anyways. My daughter was breast fed (til 15mos), so she never really took a bottle, only occasionally when I couldn't be there. When she was 9 months old I gave her the same sippy cup you have and now at 19 months she drinks out of regular cups. She still uses the gerber hard kind that's spill proof for travel and whatnot.
My younger nephew turned 5 this summer. He was still taking a bedtime bottle, but said he would quit on his 5th birthday, otherwise the kids in kindergarten would make fun of him. If a 5 year old can understand that he should've quit the bottle a long time ago, why can't your relatives?
Good luck, and remember YOU'RE the MOMMA, not THEM!!
If your kid is doing fine, don't worry about what other people say.
And I would be more inclined to be scared of using the bottle too long. I have a couple of cousins whose teeth are severely messed up, and bottles are one of the reasons.
i don't see the problem with this at all . my daughter started using her sippy cup at about 8 months old , although we still gave her a bottle until recently , which she is going to turn 2 in september , it's a hard job getting them off the bottle so if you can accomplish that this early , i would give you an award , lol . i wouldn't worry about what anybody says , not only is it your decision since you're the mother , but every baby is different , if you feel comfortable & like it's a good idea , i would stick with it , if there aren't any negative changes in the baby , than there should be no issue .
I'd do whatever your baby wants to :) I've had my son on a sippy since he was around 5-6 months, the only time he gets a bottle is when I actually give him formula, he rest of the time he has watered down juice or just water. He even likes to drink from a cup, so we're hoping to have him off th ebottle completly before a year.
My boy is five months and I'm buying him a sippy cup tomorrow, for water. His bottle is going to only be for formula and ebm :) I think the sooner the better to get them used to drinking out of things other than bottles, especially for water! In the end it's completely up to you though, you just have to do what you feel is best and take everyone else's advice with a grain of salt :)