115 - Everything You Need to Know About Cup Drinking for Babies with Speech Pathologist Emily Meagher

When it comes to introducing your little one to cup drinking, there’s no shortage of opinions—especially about sippy cups. Are they bad for oral development? Will they delay speech? Should you skip straight to an open cup?

To clear up the confusion, we’re joined by Emily Tyler, a speech pathologist (and mum of twins!) who has recently joined the Boob to Food team. With over a decade of experience supporting children in their feeding journeys, Emily is here to break down everything parents need to know about cup drinking—what’s best, what’s unnecessary, and how to make the transition easier for your little one.

In This Episode We Cover:

• The role of speech pathologists in feeding
• Sippy cups and whether the fear around them justified?
• The best first cup for your baby – open cup, straw cup, or something else?
• Practical strategies to help your baby learn to drink from a cup.
• Troubleshooting common challenges like spitting water, struggling with a straw, or making a mess.
• When to transition away from bottles
• ... and so much more!

Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck in the transition, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights to help you feel confident about your baby’s cup-drinking journey.

Resources Mentioned:

• Boob to Food Starting Solids Equipment Guide – our favourite cups, bibs, and everything else to make mealtimes easier.
• More on cup drinking – our in-depth blog post covering all things cup and straw drinking.

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