Baby refusing a bottle? Check out this tip from Pediatric OT & Feeding Therapist babydevelopment_ot!
"As a pediatric OT and feeding therapist, this is the transition I recommend in my practice. Not just any straw cup โ one that actually teaches your baby how to drink from a straw.
The Squeeze & Sip Cup works on 3 oral motor skills simultaneously:
- Lip closure around the straw
- Suction control
- Safe swallowing
Squeeze gently and liquid comes up the straw โ meeting your baby halfway. Baby doesnโt have to figure out straw drinking from scratch. They will feel the success first, then the skill follows ๐
From an OT perspective โ the spill proof design supports the learning curve, the lightweight grip builds bilateral hand use, and the clear cup body lets you monitor intake. Introduce alongside solids at 6 months!"
๐ฅ babydevelopment_ot
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