After reaching a certain age, babies cannot use bottles anymore. Prolonged use of bottles can affect the growth of their teeth and even cause damage to their oral cavity. Therefore, after reaching a certain age, parents should teach their babies how to use cups, which will bring benefits to their teeth. So, how to teach babies to use a gravity cup?
How to teach babies how to use a gravity cup
At the beginning, demonstrate to the baby how to hold a cup to their mouth to drink water. Let the baby try to take the cup and put it into their mouth by themselves. When holding the cup steadily, let them take the cup and drink water themselves, being careful not to have too much water in the cup. Encouraging the baby to use a gravity cup of water requires multiple attempts, allowing them to gradually get used to it. When they become thirsty, they will take the cup and drink it themselves.
The benefits of drinking water from a cup for babies
1. Long term use of pacifiers by babies may lead to dental caries. Many babies have a bad habit of sleeping with pacifiers. If their teeth are soaked in liquid for a long time, it is not good for their teeth. It is beneficial for babies to drink water from a cup.
2. Drinking water from a cup not only benefits the growth of teeth, but also exercises arm muscles and helps with coordination. Moreover, drinking water from a cup plays a crucial role in the physical and mental development of babies, so mothers should teach their babies to drink water from a cup from an early age, which will also benefit their growth.
