Hi! Emily here, co-founder of NAPS, Family Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC, and mom to three girls. 👋 There are a lot of opinions out there about introducing a cup... so let’s bust a few myths. 👇 ❌ Myth #1: You should wait until you’re done breastfeeding. ✅ Truth: We actually recommend introducing a cup around 6 months, once your baby is sitting well and starting solids. Breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) continues. You’re simply introducing a new skill. ❌ Myth #2: Your baby needs to actually drink from the cup. ✅ Truth: Nope. Early on, it’s all about exposure, not hydration. At this age, your baby is getting the nutrition and hydration they need from breast milk, formula, or both. Offer a small amount of water with meals and let them explore. ❌ Myth #3: If they’re chewing on it, throwing it, or spilling it, they’re doing it wrong. ✅ Truth: That’s exactly how babies learn. Playing with the cup is part of the learning process. ❌ Myth #4: You have to find the “perfect” cup. ✅ Truth: Ther...