Sippy Cups/Straw Cups

[roo1582]

I'm trying to give Andrew some water in a sippy cup but so far he is showing no interest.  He had been drinking a little bit out of a Nuk sippy but the last few weeks he is completely refusing it.  I would like him to try drinking a little bit more since its been so hot and he gets pretty sweaty.  I've tried switching up the sippy to a Munchkin one and he still doesn't want it.  I'm thinking maybe I should try a straw one.  Do you have an recommendations on a good straw cup or other cup?  He's 8 months old.  Is a straw cup too much for him at this age?  I can't remember since Kayleigh took to the sippy with no issues.  Anything I'm not thinking of? 

[bantyrooster]

Totally side question. I didn't think babies were suppose to have water at 8 months? I just nurse Ellison more (7 months) because I thought water was a no no. Help!?

[britbratjf]

We just went straight to a straw cup with Dagny because she would always wants drinks of my water (I use a straw). So you could certainly try it. We use the Munchkin ones.

[britbratjf]

Aug 4, 2015 7:05:27 GMT -5 bantyrooster said:

Totally side question. I didn't think babies were suppose to have water at 8 months? I just nurse Ellison more (7 months) because I thought water was a no no. Help!?

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. We certainly let Dagny have water at that age (not a ton & she still nursed regularly) but a little bit doesn't hurt, especially in the summer with the heat! I think it's before 6months they aren't supposed to have any bc it can interfere with their absorption of formula/BM

[roo1582]

Aug 4, 2015 7:05:27 GMT -5 bantyrooster said:

Totally side question. I didn't think babies were suppose to have water at 8 months? I just nurse Ellison more (7 months) because I thought water was a no no. Help!?

I agree with what Brifbratjf said.  It is fine for them to have some water, as long as they aren't drinking a ton of it.  You don't want it to interfere with them drinking their BM/formula.   Our pedi suggested giving him a small amount with his meals(solids) since he's obviously not getting milk at that point.  

[Riverdong11]

We started with a straw cup at 6 months for Liam. We used the playtex lil gripper straw cup. I liked that we were able to help him while he was learning to use a straw. When you push on the sides of the cup, it will bring water up into the straw.

I believe water is not to be an alternative to formula/bm, but water is fine to give them when they are eating solid foods. We always spaced out his bottles and his meals so I didn't want to offer more formula in between his bottles.

[bliz1712]

We started Eliza on the Munchkin sippy cup. It took her a bit but once she figured it out then almost any sippy cup works. The ones that she likes the best are the bigger kid ones, or just an adult straw cup like I use for water. Have you tried the take and toss straw cups? They are really cheap and also there is a normal sippy cup style too. Target has them as well as Walmart. They are cheap and that way if they don't work then it's not a huge loss. They aren't 100% spillproof but I'm ok if it's just water.

I didn't really start offering water until closer to 12 months, but I don't think it's bad if you offer some. I just would make sure that it's not becoming the main source of drinking. I wonder if they like water if they would then refuse the bottle or boob?  Or if you are BF it could mess with your supply if they drink a little more water.

[babywinks]

We used these from the beginning with Jack. He figured it out right away with no problems. I think we started somewhere around 6 or 7 months during feeding. They are mostly non spill.

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[heatherbee]

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We have been using that and my DD figured it out pretty quickly. We started offering it around 7 months? It's weighted so they don't have to suck as hard as a normal straw which is good for learning. Also, my speech therapist friends suggested straw first because it helps with oral motor strength.

I give water, even though i do remember reading with DS, I wasn't supposed to. I don't give much because I don't want it to fill her up. But, formula is expensive and since she thinks it's funny to try and fling liquid from her cups, she gets water

[jodielyn10]

Ingrid had a really hard time transitioning from bottle to cup. She had trouble figuring out how to use it, and would get frustrated and throw it. We had a lot of luck with the Avent Soft Spout cups - once I got those for her she figured it out much faster.

[vtkatydid12]

We used the Playtex training straw cup too. I helped at first by squeezing it and she caught on pretty fast. I don't remember what age we started using it, but it was at least six months--I remember using it to give some water with food. Good luck!

[roo1582]

Thanks laides. Hopefully with all the options you've given we will be able to find something he will take

[nursedesi]

We just use the cheap take and toss sippy cups. We started about 6 months and he mastered it at 10 months by him self. We tried straw cups but he shoved the straw way to far down his throat and would gag himself.