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FAQs

Are sippy cups bad for teeth? ›

Strong forces to the teeth may affect oral development – This is, perhaps, the biggest issue with sippy cups. They encourage an unhealthy mouth and jaw position and a bad swallow. This can result in issues like “tongue thrusting,” which can lead to crooked teeth and improper oral development.

Using sippy cups for too long can cause tongue thrust. Children with this condition are accustomed to having their tongue rest farther forward than its natural position. This may cause a lisp to develop. Using a sippy cup for too long can consequently delay proper speech development.

When Should My Baby Start to Use a Sippy Cup? Once your little one starts eating solids (typically around 4-6 months of age), start introducing a sippy cup filled with a few ounces of water as part of their mealtime.

That's why feeding experts of all kinds (dietitians, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists) now recommend introducing water via an open cup beginning at 6 months of age. Just skip the sippy right from the start and head right to an open cup at meal and snack times!

Since there's no straw or spout, just a 360 edge, very little sucking action is needed, which is much better for their teeth development and the strength in their mouths. During the transition, we'd suggest giving them this type of cup at every meal so they can use it while sitting upright.

Once the cup has come in contact with a child's mouth, it becomes a conducive breeding ground for bacteria, especially if it has a straw. This can promote bacterial infection in the gums and teeth.

Sippy cups can cause cavities, ear infections, and too much weight gain. Sippy cups can also make it harder for kids to learn how to drink from an open cup. If your child drinks from a sippy cup, only put water in the cup.

The Munchkin Miracle 360 is not included in this approved list. The 360 cups are not ideal for oral motor development. In order to release liquid, the child must bite down. Therefore, these cups encourage improper drinking patterns.

Sippy Cups Can Impede Proper Speech Development

When a child uses a pacifier or a sippy cup with a hard spout frequently or for an extended amount of time, he or she can start to show signs of a speech delay.

Nursing-bottle syndrome, also known as baby-bottle tooth decay or baby-bottle syndrome, is the rapid decay of a child's primary teeth caused by prolonged contact with infant formula, milk or juice. This often occurs because young children fall asleep with a bottle in their mouth.

Is sippy cup or straw better? ›

Straw cups are significantly more effective for speech and feeding development. We have compiled three major areas that are positively affected by the use of a straw cup rather than a sippy cup. Sippy cups create a major hindrance for the tongue's muscle movement.

What to serve in a sippy cup. You can give babies under a year old breast milk, formula, or water (if they're at least 6 months old) in a sippy cup. Once your child is a year old, you can give them juice or cow's milk in the sippy, though it's best to only let them drink juice or milk during meals and snack time.

If your baby is 6 months old, we recommend starting with both, but at different meals (i.e., an open cup at breakfast and a straw cup at the next meal).

Giving children a “sip” of alcohol isn't harmless.

The changes alcohol causes in the wiring of a young and developing brain can result in that child finding alcohol more rewarding as they grow older.

A: This is probably related to their learning experience. Some parents seldom use cup to offer milk when babies are learning to drink from a cup. Babies, therefore, have little experience of drinking milk from a cup. If parents often use cup to offer water, babies are likely to associate drinking cup with water.

Most pediatric dentistry experts recommend a hard spout to discourage chewing or lingering with a sippy cup. Once children are comfortable using a hard spout, consider other options that mimic drinking from a real cup, as these can help foster better jaw and palate development.

Sippy Cups Can Impede Proper Speech Development

That's because the muscles in the mouth that he or she might not be strengthening and developing while drinking from a sippy cup are the same ones that are used to speak.

The muscles used for drinking from a straw develop better swallowing patterns. Because of the specific placement of the straw in the mouth, there is a stronger development of oral motor skills. The use of a straw cup can help prevent lisps and slurred speech.

In summary, a straw cup can help improve your child's oral motor abilities, which are needed for advanced speech and feeding skills. If you feel your family is unable to ditch the sippy cup entirely, consider decreasing its daily use.