Parents pay special attention to the choice of tools for their babies to drink water, especially for children over one year old. So, what water cup should a one and a half year old baby use to drink water?
Firstly, experts suggest that children as young as six months old can use a water cup to drink water, but each child's growth and development situation is different, and the degree of acceptance of the water cup is also different. Many babies need a gradual transition from a pacifier to a straw cup, and then to a water cup. Some children adapt quickly, while others take longer. Because some babies like to sleep with a bottle in their mouth, long-term use may lead to dental caries and easily affect the development of their gums.
Secondly, a one and a half year old baby can use a water cup to drink milk and water, which can be beneficial for the development of oral function and exercise the baby's chewing ability. It can also promote the coordination ability of hands, eyes, and brain. Babies can drink water from their own cups to exercise their hand muscles and promote the coordinated development of hands and eyes, which is very helpful for the development of their big movements.
Finally, it is difficult for children to accept the sudden transition from the bottle to the blanket, which can easily lead to choking. You can first let the child use a duckbill cup or straw cup for learning. After drinking for a period of time, if the child sees adults drinking water and is interested in learning, they can start letting the baby try drinking water from the cup. When starting to exercise, parents need to help their children control the flow of water and the tilt of the cup. Once the child's hand eye coordination is achieved, they can use it independently.
