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Milestone Decision/6-12 Months/Baby Essentials

How should I transition from bottles to cups?

2145 moms shared how they navigated this decisionRight on time for 👦 6-12-months

2 approaches by moms

Straw or Open Cup50% moms chose this path
Gradually replace bottle feeds with milk offered in a straw or open cup.
This method suits parents who want to encourage proper oral development and avoid prolonged sucking motions. Most babies learn to sip from an open cup or use a straw with practice, often starting with water at mealtimes.
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Mei Lin L.. · First-time mom · Baby at 9 months
We skipped sippy cups entirely and went straight for a straw cup. It was messy initially, but by 9 months, my son was drinking milk well.
Sippy Cup First40% moms chose this path
Introduce a sippy cup as an intermediate step before moving to an open or straw cup.
This approach is often chosen by parents looking for a familiar feel for their baby, easing the transition from a bottle nipple. Babies typically adapt to the sippy cup's spout before progressing to more advanced cups.
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Hafizah N.. · Experienced mom · Baby at 11 months
My daughter loved her sippy cup with a soft spout. It made weaning off the bottle much smoother, then we moved to a straw cup easily.

Expert guidance

Prolonged bottle use may affect cup-drinking skills and increase the risk of tooth decay. HPB advises introducing a cup from around 6 months, while KKH notes babies can learn cup drinking as solids are established. What matters most is supporting a gradual transition that matches your child's feeding skills and reducing reliance on bottles over time.

Official sources
Health Promotion Board (HealthHub)
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
HPB
NUH

Parenting decisions are personal, and every child is different. The information shared here includes real experiences from moms and guidance from expert and public sources, but should not replace professional medical or healthcare advice.

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