Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique
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Aug 5, 2023 AI Snips
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Start Open Cup Practice Early
- Start open cup practice around six months of age with about five minutes after each meal.
- Be patient as proficiency can take months, with independent drinking usually by 12 months.
Mom's Success Story
- A mom shared starting open cup practice at 6 months helped her 9-month-old drink independently.
- She called her baby's open cup skill their "party trick" for social occasions.
Offer Cup After Meals
- Prioritize food during mealtime and offer the open cup after eating to avoid distraction.
- Avoid introducing cup during meals if your baby gets distracted easily by it.