Question
How do I get my baby interested in drinking from a beaker or cup? He just keeps pushing it away and wants his bottle.
Answer
It's really common for babies to struggle with moving from a
bottle to a cup so you're certainly not alone!
There are lots of things you can try to help ease the
transition. Try lots of different types of cups - it may be that
your little one isn't keen on a particular type, so try out some
others. Try starting with a soft spout or trainer cup as this may
help.
You could also drink out of the cup or feed one of his toys with
the cup and make lots of positive faces and noises when you do, to
show him it's not a scary new experience.
Good luck and do let us know how you get on.
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