Sippy Cup Success (sort of…)
August 10, 2007
Xander finally figured out how to use a sippy cup! Yay! I read lots of advice, and I used most of the suggestions that people posted for me here. I kept giving Xander sippy cups, and he kept thinking they were toys. Then earlier this week I found a Nubby brand sippy cup that has a soft silicone spout - similar to Xander’s bottles and pacifiers. I also liked that there isn’t a removable valve that I have to clean separately (and then later loose), the valve and spout are all one piece, and easy to clean. I bought them on a whim at Target (though I found them for a better price at Baby Center later), and was shocked when Xander figured out how to get the juice out of it! Unfortunately, he kept opening his mouth and spilling the juice down the front of his shirt… So, he’s figured out how to use the sippy cup, but the spill-proof top doesn’t prevent Xander from spilling the liquid - I guess we’ll have to keep working on that one 
I am glad you found a cup that works. I am thinking of giving my daughter Emily a cup soon. She just turned 6 months old but I want her to start practicing since I know it takes awhile to get the hang of it.
Good luck with everything.
Mary