# @thefirstyearsbrand on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7CllbFA1mo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17591837-thefirstyearsbrand-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5c05419005.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-05-16T19:06:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The First Years (@thefirstyearsbrand) — https://gondola.cc/thefirstyearsbrand

## Caption

“Getting your little one to sip out of a straw cup can seem tricky at first. If you know what to do and what products to buy, it doesn’t have to be. This can be a fun milestone to look forward to as a parent. The sooner you introduce your baby to a straw cup, the easier it will be for you and your child alike. ⁠
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When your baby is developmentally ready for a straw cup, many parents start asking themselves…How do I choose the right one? When do I start? Does it even matter what kind of cup I use?⁠
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These are all great questions, so let’s dive right in! 👇⁠
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✔️You can begin as early as 6 months! As long as they have developed good head and neck control, and are able to sit up on their own.⁠
✔️Start with a cup that is simple and easy for them to master the skills of sipping.⁠
✔️Leak proof. ⁠
✔️Small enough to comfortably hold in their hands. ⁠
✔️Developmentally appropriate. ⁠
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As a mom and Pediatrician, I highly recommend The First Years Squeeze & Sip cup. ⁠
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The magic of this cup is how quickly your child will master the skill of sipping out of a straw. So how does it work? Let me explain.⁠
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You squeeze. They sip! As the parent or caregiver, you will begin to squeeze the cup to push the liquid up the straw. This method helps your child start to feel the liquid in their mouth and naturally will close their lips around the straw. Eventually they get the hang of it and start to suck on their own. It’s really as easy as that. Once they learn how to sip, the cup’s smaller size is easy for little hands to hold and will become the cup they want to take with them all the time. ⁠
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This cup is also completely leak proof which provides spill control, helping to protect kids, your bag and their surroundings from getting wet. ⁠
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Don’t feel overwhelmed if your baby doesn’t master this skill on day one! Stay consistent and you will get there.⁠
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Dr. Katie”
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🎥 foreverfreckledmd 
🛒 Check out Squeeze & Sip at the link in bio!⁠
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#strawtraining #babydevelopment #babymilestones #sippycup #babycup #toddlercup #parenthack #parentingtips ⁠

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sippycup, parenthack, parentingtips, strawtraining, toddlercup, babydevelopment, babycup, babymilestones

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