My daughter is 18 months old now and she mainly uses the zoli straw cup for water but she also used a nuby spout cup for prune juice and a take and toss spout cup for almond milk. I wonder if this is bad for her teeth should I switch her to all straw cups?
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Straws seem to be better for oral motor development, that's what I have been hearing from the oral motor specialists I have been speaking too. It's not a teeth issue as much as muscle strength in the jaw that straw cups promote.
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I've heard similar to @looch; high usage can hurt speech in the long run. But I'd assume that just light use wouldn't be an issue. I think around this time (I've got an 18 month old, as well) we're supposed to be getting them used to a real cup, anyways. Total pain, I know.
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@looch: @BananaPancakes: Thanks I think I will start getting rid of the spout sippy cups then.
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I've also heard that it can affect speech. Since she's already using straw cups, maybe you can just switch to 100% straw cups? Doesn't hurt?
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We're trying out open cups at dinnertime. Bath time is ALWAYS after dinner time these days....
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@banana: yeah thats what I plan to do from now on!
@mediagirl: we also try an open cup at home but its not practical for outside yet. she basically tips the cup over or puts her hands inside the cup! sometimes I try an open cup with a regular straw and thats a bit better
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