Nothing is more frustrating for a young child than to want to do something and not be able to do it, not on his own, or not right away. The principle is the same for all learning: grabbing a toy, eating, walking or drinking without parental help. So, to avoid (or limit) screaming, crying and anger, everyone uses their own tricks. Did you know that? Offering your child a water bottle is one of the best "tricks" for switching from bottle to glass, while avoiding as many conflicts as possible.
CONTENTS
- From bottle to cup, a transition as early as 6 months
- 3 tips to encourage your child's autonomy
- Élhée children's water bottle: 4 undeniable advantages
- What if my baby refuses to drink from a glass?
From bottle to cup, a transition possible as early as 4 months
If you're wondering, your baby can try drinking from a cup, gourd or sippy cup from the age of 6 months. At this stage, it's not a question of weaning him off his bottle, but rather ofhelping himdiscover a new container andlearn a new skill.
Of course, at this age and for several months, it's you who holds the glass and not your baby. It's not a question of drinking to keep hydrated either, but rather oflearning to position his lips and mouth in a totally new way. While the bottle works by sucking on the teat, to drink like a grown-up, you have to place the glass correctly at the edge of your lips, tilt it gently and swallow at the same time. That's all there is to it.
For some children, the necessary skill is acquired earlier, for others a little later, but in all cases, there's a transition period between the milk bottle and the glass of water. between the bottle of milk and the glass of water..
The Élhée baby bottle has been designed for comfortable, risk-free use from the age of 4 months. You can therefore use it very early on as an introduction, discovery or learning of another way of drinking, and as a complement to the bottle. As a reminder, a baby can start drinking water as early as 4 to 6 months.
Pretty gourd or colored glass: it's by doing that we learn
Of course, your baby will spill his water, get wet, "miss" his mouth, drink too quickly or let his glass slip.. This is normal. But with a little patience and a few tricks, your baby will quickly learn to drink like a grown-up.
To help him get to grips with this new tool, choose the right times, when he's not tired, hasn't just woken up, isn't too thirsty, irritated or excited. Offer him his glass or cup, even if it's empty, just to pick it up, turn it over, look at it, or even play with it. What's more, for a successful bottle-to-cup transition, the most important thing is not (or at least not right away) to succeed in drinking, but to enable your child to become familiar with the glass, cup or pretty flask he or she has chosen.
As with the bibRond, the Bubble reusable water bottle features a round, flexible and unbreakable design, making it easy and pleasant to hold. Yet another reason for your child to try drinking like a grown-up, and for you to offer a safe alternative to the bottle.
3 tips to encourage your child's autonomy
- Forcing talent with mimicry
Specialists estimate thatby around 8 months, babies can copy a gesture by seeing it. This is known as immediate imitation. At around 20 months, delayed imitation begins, with young children able to reproduce a gesture hours or even days after seeing it.
To encourage your child to use his glass, invite him to eat at the table, in his high chair, with you. When they see you drinking, they'll want to try it too.
- Use containers that are colorful, fun and, above all, easy to handle.
If you have to remember just one tip, keep this one: don't choose just any container to go from bottle to glass. Colors attract attention, just as designs arouse curiosity. Handles or an easy-grip surface make them easy to carry. Healthy, odor-free materials encourage use.
Whether it's a tumbler, training cup, straw glass or children's flask, it all depends! Some are accepted on the first try, others require more time or a different approach to learning. But size matters too. Just imagine: a classic glass in a child's hands looks like a pitcher in an adult's hands. For drinking, it's far too big!
- Play first
From an early age, children learn more naturally through play. Use this technique to show your baby's glass in its best light. For example,choose a different colored cup each morning and set the scene. Work on his entrance on the dining room table and provoke the most infectious laughter.
Offer your young child the mystery drink game. Discreetly fill their cup or pretty gourd with water, milk or unsweetened herbal tea. If he wants to guess what's inside, your child has to taste it!
Élhée children's water bottle: 4 undeniable advantages
- Healthy, the Élhée children's water bottle is made of medical-grade silicone.
This material offers a high level of safety for baby's health. It contains no bisphenol, phthalates or other allergenic or controversial substances. Like bibRond, you can use Bubble every day, with complete peace of mind.
- The practical Élhée children's water bottle features a leak-proof suction spout.
The advantage of the leak-proof suction spout is that it allows your child to pick up, use and carry his water bottle, without ever spilling anything. Bubble is perfectly leak-proof, even when left on the floor, hidden in the diaper bag or used at night in the crib.
- Easy to handle, the Élhée children's water bottle is soft and supple.
In addition to being perfectly healthy, the medical silicone we've chosen is 100% suitable for children's little hands. Soft and supple, it doesn't slip and flattens effortlessly to fit between little fingers. So children can carry and use their pretty Bubble water bottle - recommended from 6 months - from an early age.
- Unbreakable, with the Élhée children's water bottle, you risk nothing.
Last but not least, Bubble's malleable silicone is perfectly safe for your child. You can let him play with his soft flask in his room, in the kitchen or on a walk. Unlike using a glass or even a plastic cup, there's absolutely no risk to your child.
What if my baby refuses to drink from a glass?
Is your baby refusing to try a glass, gourd or sippy cup at the moment? Perhaps he's just not ready? It's time to listen to your intuition and let things take their course. After all, there's no age limit to bottle-feeding!What's more, until the age of 3 or 4, children don't have the reflex to ask when they're thirsty. So it's up to parents to make sure they're properly hydrated. This lack of need may also explain why they refuse to drink water from a glass, as the bottle is directly associated with the pleasure of a milky meal.
