Why are sippy cups not recommended?
Around 12 months your child’s swallow begins to mature and the continued used of a bottle or introduction of a hard-spouted sippy cup can interfere with progression from that infant suckle to a more mature swallow pattern. This is why we recommend ditching the bottle by 12 months of age and moving to a straw cup!
When should I transition from bottle to sippy cup?
Most professionals would advise you to introduce your child to a sippy cup starting around 8-10 months with the intent that she’ll become used to it around her first birthday. This timing is a bit of a sweet spot because the longer your child has access to her bottle… the more attached to it she’ll grow.
Why do people like Comotomo?
The bottles have dual anti-colic vents that cut back on the air that is mixed with the milk. That can reduce symptoms of colic in babies who struggle with gas and fussiness. The nipple on this bottle is shaped like the real thing, which will help in your efforts to go back and forth between bottle and breastfeeding.
Are Comotomo bottles worth it?
Pros: Comotomo bottles are a heaven-sent solution if your baby tends to be a bit gassy. I’ve tried a handful of vented bottles before, but there’s something about Comotomo’s dual vents and nipple flow that makes for a magical combination. … My OCD nature loves how painless these bottles are to clean.
Is a straw better than a sippy cup?
A straw cup will help to build lip, cheek, and tongue strength and will promote an appropriate resting position of the tongue for future speech development and a proper swallow pattern. A sippy cup on the other hand will encourage a forward tongue resting position, which often results in a frontal lingual lisp.
How do I teach my baby to drink from a Open cup?
Why do Comotomo bottles smell?
We love that the bottle is made of BPA-free medical-grade silicone, but we found it stained easily and absorbed food smells. If you’re a let-the-bottle-soak-overnight kinda parent, you might end up with discoloured, smelly bottles. Como Tomo recommends boiling with a tablespoon of baking soda to freshen things up.