When you have children, you will find yourself going through that transition when they move from the bottle to a cup. As you will find, this is not necessarily going to happen with exceptional grace and ease. Of course, this is where sippy cups come into play! When you don’t have the time, patience, and energy to sit and help your child take each sip as he or she learns to use a grown-up cup, this item offers some training along the way. However, there are ways to do so successfully and then ways to cause oral health problems. We’d like you to consider some helpful, simple suggestions to ensure you’re on the right track!
Fill It With Water Or Milk Only
First, remember that if you choose to transition your child to a cup by first using a sippy style cup, what you put into the cup is important. We encourage you to only fill the cup with water or milk to keep your child’s oral health safe. Anything acidic or full of sugar (even fruit juice) greatly increases your child’s vulnerability to decay.
Use A Valve-Free Spout Cup!
A cup with a spill-proof valve in it is one from which your child must suck liquids. This is nearly identical to a bottle. The goal, of course, is for your child to learn to sip. Choosing a valve-free cup with a spout (preferably with two handles for easy holding) will give your child the chance to learn to sip without as much potential for mess. This also protects your child’s oral health from problems like poor smile development due to prolonged sucking that should be replaced with sipping.
Ask Us Your Children’s Smile Care Questions!
Remember that every step of your child’s development requires thoughtful oral health protection. The only way to receive answers to your questions is to ask! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
