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One sip at a time

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AS you start to wean your child off a feeding bottle, a sippy cup is a great alternativ­e before you transition your child to using a cup when drinking.

With its no- spill technology, Nuby has got you covered every step of the way.

AtA four months old, your baby sts tarts to grasp objects but is better able to h hold things with both hands. The GripN’Sip cups are suitable for beginners as it has twin handles for extra support and grip. Its unique shape and silicone spout is comfortabl­e for babies and safe for use.

Y Your baby will be a lot more c onfident with holding bottles when he reach h hes six months old. This is a great time for you to transition him to the Easy Grip cups that have a grip design for small hands. The Easy Grip also comes with a soft silicone spout and no- spill design to prevent spillage of liquids.

I It t is time to take things up a n notch. At nine months old, it is time to introdu u uce your child to cups with straws and drinking upright. Even though it will be a little more challengin­g than using a spout, a straw is a lot more fun once your child gets used to it.

Straw cups such as the Easy Grip version and FlipN’Sip are great options to introduce your child to straws.

For more active children, you can opt for the Sport Sipper or the Insulated Flip- it. The soft silicone straw is designed to be gentle on gums and teeth while preventing drips and spills.

A At 12 months old, your child s sh hould be ready to venture into drinkingd g out ofo f open cups. However, you might still find it challengin­g to have them drink out of regular bottles when travelling.

The Pop- up Sipper is convenient for both child and parents who are on the go. Attach it to the belt clip and you can monitor your child’s drinking habits and encourage him to drink more water.

It is never too hard to transition your child from a feeding bottle to drinking out of a cup. All you need is a little patience and the right tool to help you child transition.

With more than 70 years of experience, Nuby is determined to offer the best for you and your baby. For more informatio­n, visit

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