The sippy cup lesson

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Teaching Ayanna to drink from the sippy cup is no easy feat. Well, I make it sound as if I’ve been tireless trying for months. Nope … I just started; it’s barely been a day.

 

I admit I’m a little impatient. I want to see results. Why? Cause if she can drink from the sippy cup, then there’s an alternative to mummy. This way mummy can break away for a bit … to relax, unwind.

 

It’s not that I’m complaining. I love every minute with my daughter. But I could use some time away without having to consistently worry if baby’s having enough to drink. The prospect of it excites me.

 

It was a fun, full-of-laughter affair for Ayanna. She held the bottle with her tiny hands, giggled incessantly and chewed on its soft, chewable spout. It made a fine new toy.

 

Experts urge parents not to worry if baby doesn’t master the sippy cup properly for a while.

 

We’ve got a long way to go.

 

How did you help your breastfeeding baby to transition to a sippy cup?