Q. What is the best age for using baby cups?

Answer

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing baby cups to the child between the ages of 6 and 9 months. If the baby has adequate neck control, can sit upright for long amounts of time without assistance, and can move his or her head and hands independently, then a user may want to consider transitioning away from primary breast- or bottle-feeding and toward using a baby cups. Science shows that by the time they are 6 years old, children who are still using bottles with their toddlers are more likely to be overweight.