Drinking water is very beneficial to the body, especially in summer when babies are prone to sweating and dehydration. Therefore, it is important to replenish water in a timely manner. Attention should also be paid to the cup used to drink water for babies. The duckbill cup is a commonly used type for babies. Can a four and a half month old baby use a duckbill cup?
At 6 months old, babies can drink water from a duckbill cup. At 4 and a half months old, babies are still too young to drink water from a duckbill cup. However, it takes some time for babies to adapt to drinking water from a cup, and parents need to help them gradually become familiar with it. The shape of the duckbill cup is similar to that of a duck's mouth, and babies can hold the cup to drink water. The mouth of the duckbill cup is made of a relatively soft material, which can also protect the baby's gum area, and the water in the cup can easily flow out.
The duckbill cup is a transitional tool for babies to transition from breastfeeding or drinking milk powder from a bottle to a cup, which can promote the coordination between the baby's hands and mouth. When using a duckbill cup, be careful not to use it when sleeping at night, and also not to use a duckbill cup when carrying your child out to avoid choking.
It is not recommended to use a duckbill cup for a long time. Babies can learn to drink water from a cup when they are 1 to 2 years old. It can be used occasionally after the age of 1. It is not recommended to use this type of cup after the age of 2. A straw cup can be used instead. When using a cup for babies, it is important to choose a higher quality one to achieve better results.
