Sippy Cups

[whitnessforhim]

With this BPA scare I'm considering making a change. Since I went through so many different bottles before I finally settled on one I really don't want to invest in buying a new set of bottles if I don't have to. I've read in various post from you experts here :) that sippy cups can be an alternative to bottle feeding. What I'd like to know is how true is that? Can I transition my DD to using sippy cups completely instead of bottles? Or should I just maybe replace one bottle feeding with a sippy cup feeding? This might sound dumb but I really don't have any idea about this.
She only gets bottles at the nanny's house...about 4 feedings a day. I'm not really worried about my DD having a problem with the sippy cup. I've fed her BM on a spoon, she drinks water out of my sqeezy top bottled waters and loves it...so I think the she'd do great with the transition. But I wanted to get more information before I try something new.

[madelsmama]

I don't have any specific experience with this, however, I wanted to recommend a few BPA-free sippies for you.

http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/04/stainless-steel-alternatives-to-plastic.html

You've already checked to see that your bottles have BPA, right?

[whitnessforhim]

I don't have any specific experience with this, however, I wanted to recommend a few BPA-free sippies for you.

http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/04/stainless-steel-alternatives-to-plastic.html

You've already checked to see that your bottles have BPA, right?


Thank you for the link!

I'm only guessing they have some amt. because they weren't included on any of the lists i've seen of bottles that are BPA free. But I've already emailed the company to make sure.

Even if they don't or its a small amt. I'm still curious about the sippy feeding thing.

[sweetkisses]

If your baby will drink okay with a sippy I can't imagine there being a problem with switching to a sippy cup. You do have to watch what sippy you buy also b/c many of them contain BPA as well.

The link madelsmama posted has some really great suggestions. I just ordered dd a kleen Kanteen yesterday.

[sweetkisses]

this one converts from bottle to sippy.
https://www.nurturepure.com/GrowPure-Multi-Stage-Feeder-Sippy-Cup_p_8-15.html?gclid=CLicnbzDiJMCFQv_sgod6ycbAA

[whitnessforhim]

this one converts from bottle to sippy.
https://www.nurturepure.com/GrowPure-Multi-Stage-Feeder-Sippy-Cup_p_8-15.html?gclid=CLicnbzDiJMCFQv_sgod6ycbAA


Oooh thats cool...

We had a hard time w/bottles at first (long story) and I just don't want to change things up again for her regarding bottles. I really think she'll like the sippy and its something we'll eventually transition too anyways.

I might buy just one and try it out.

[ibchick02]

Oooh thats cool...

We had a hard time w/bottles at first (long story) and I just don't want to change things up again for her regarding bottles. I really think she'll like the sippy and its something we'll eventually transition too anyways.

I might buy just one and try it out.


can you ellaborate for me?? Im about to lose it with trying to get ds to take one...ive cried every day this week

[hotlama]

I just started giving a sippie to my dd about two weeks ago. She's not very good at holding it herself yet but does really well if we hold it for her. I would suggest using water for the first few attempts since a lot of it got on her shirt for the first week.


This is the sippie we use. I like it because the spout is soft like a bottle and the handles are attached to the lid so the spout is always even with the handles.

http://www.babybungalow.com/nu10oznospcu.html

You can get them at Target. I've never checked walmart.

[sweetkisses]

I just started giving a sippie to my dd about two weeks ago. She's not very good at holding it herself yet but does really well if we hold it for her. I would suggest using water for the first few attempts since a lot of it got on her shirt for the first week.


This is the sippie we use. I like it because the spout is soft like a bottle and the handles are attached to the lid so the spout is always even with the handles.

http://www.babybungalow.com/nu10oznospcu.html

You can get them at Target. I've never checked walmart.

Hotlama, I don't think Nuby's are BPA free which is what the OP is looking for.

[whitnessforhim]

I just started giving a sippie to my dd about two weeks ago. She's not very good at holding it herself yet but does really well if we hold it for her. I would suggest using water for the first few attempts since a lot of it got on her shirt for the first week.


This is the sippie we use. I like it because the spout is soft like a bottle and the handles are attached to the lid so the spout is always even with the handles.

http://www.babybungalow.com/nu10oznospcu.html

You can get them at Target. I've never checked walmart.

Yeah I'm looking for BPA free cups...do you know if this one is or not?

[sweetkisses]

Here is a link about the Nuby products.

http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/11/z-report-bpa-nuby.html

[hotlama]

Hotlama, I don't think Nuby's are BPA free which is what the OP is looking for.


I just assumed it wasn't. wow, I guess I need to switch sippies.

[whitnessforhim]

Here is a link about the Nuby products.

http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/11/z-report-bpa-nuby.html


Sweeet...thx sweet ;) good find

[hotlama]

The cup I linked is BPA free

BPA-Free Products
Bottles: Standard Neck Non-Drip Bottle, Wide-Neck Non-Drip Bottle, Wide-Neck Bottle with Handles and Non-Drip Nipple, Standard Neck Bottle with Handles and Non-Drip Nipple, 3-Stage Wide Neck Easy Grip Feeding System with Non-Drip Nipple.
Cups: No-Spill Sports Sipper, Insulated Soft Silicone Spout Cup, Soft Spout Easy Grip Cup, Gripper Cup with Soft Silicone Spout, Two-Handle Cup (10 oz), Tinted Mega Sipper w/o Flip-Top
Utensils: Infant Wash or Toss Infant's Spoon and Fork, Starter Easy Grip Spoon
Tableware: Wash or Toss Section Plate

[whitnessforhim]

can you ellaborate for me?? Im about to lose it with trying to get ds to take one...ive cried every day this week


I'm guessing your asking me about the hard time I had w/bottles?!?
Actually it wasn't regarding her not wanting to take a bottle...it was an issue with her latching on and finding a good BFing friendly bottle...so I'm not sure im the best person on the "baby won't take bottle" subject. I know that many others here are though :)

[sweetkisses]

Sorry hotlama! I thought it was this one but the one you posted is a 10oz.

Products Containing BPA
Bottles: Engraved Nuby Contour Bottle, 3-Stage Non-Drip Wide-Neck Bottle, Contour Bottle, Clear Printed Round Bottles (animal decorations), Clear Round Bottle with Nuby Nipple
Pacifiers: All pacifiers
Cups: No-Spill Gripper Cup, Mega Sipper with Fat Flip-It Straw Top, Two-Handle Cup with Valveless No-Spill Soft Silicone Spout with Vari-Flo Feature (7 oz), Insulated Cup with Flip-It Straw Top, Flip n Sip Cup, Grip n Sip Cup

It can be so confusing when one company has some products with BPA and some without. You have to be so careful.

[whitnessforhim]

Wow wtg ladies...I'd be lost w/out you guys!

[oomaumau04]

Yep...you can replace bottles with sippy cups completely if you want to. :) I just noticed that question never got answered...good luck!

[whitnessforhim]

Yep...you can replace bottles with sippy cups completely if you want to. :) I just noticed that question never got answered...good luck!

Is this something you have done? If so, did you transition into using the sippy or how did it work for you?