How do I get my daughter to drink milk from a sippy cup?

Question

I have a 16 month old daughter. Ever since she turned one, I took her off formula and started giving her whole milk. She has a bottle when she wakes up, a bottle when she naps and a bottle at night when she goes to sleep for the night. However, I can't get her to drink her milk from a sippy cup. She drinks water and juice just fine from a cup but when I give her a cup with milk in it, she will take a couple sips and then put it down. I keep trying to give it back to her but she won't take it. She has to have her milk to be able to go to sleep during her nap and at night. How do I get her to drink it out of a cup?

Answer 1

You can use a transiton cup, like a Nuby cup. It has a soft silicon lid that is in the shape of a sippy cup lid. When she gets used to that take her to pick out a sippy cup and try using it.

Answer 2

Children are pretty good at making decisions. She has a reason for not wanting the milk in the sippy cup. It could be as simple as wanting it in the bottle, because she knows you'll give her the bottle with the milk in it. She may not like milk, but if that was so, she won't drink it out of a bottle either. I weaned my son off the bottle the same way (he was 10 months old though), I don't know if that makes a difference. If she is making a connection with the milk and bottle, you may have to wait on giving her the milk in a sippy cup until after you've weaned her completely off the bottle.

Answer 3

Only offer the milk in a cup. It'll take a day or two, but she will get thirsty. Also, cut out the water and juice while you are doing this too. She is expecting juice or water when she see's the sippy.

My kids go through phases with what they drink. Sometimes they only ask for milk, other times only water. They're goofy. But to get rid of the bottle, you have to kindly let her know that they are all gone and that she needs to only use the sippy. It'll work. Don't worry!

Answer 4

Here are a few steps but my son never used sippy for milk , he almost 4 and still likes the bottle to fall asleep and nap.

STEP 1: Offer your baby a cup instead of a bottle, and follow his cues. He may seem interested and may drink from it properly; if he has trouble or just refuses, try again in a few days.

STEP 2: Make a family policy that your baby can't walk around with his drink or play with his bottle. This will make it clear that he needs to eat at regular meal and snack times, rather than always holding on to the bottle. Follow similar rules yourself so you don't send mixed messages.

STEP 3: Substitute other things that will comfort your baby if he seems to be using his bottle as a pacifier. These should include extra attention and affection, as well as special games, toys and books.


STEP 4: If your baby gets thirsty at night, keep a spillproof cup of water nearby and offer it to him in lieu of a bottle when he wakes. The nighttime bottle is often the most difficult to lose, but doing so is important. Using formula, milk or juice at night harms your baby's dental health, as the liquid will pool in the mouth, coat the teeth and lead to severe decay. Bottles also pose a choking hazard.

Tips & Warnings

If your baby does not seem fond of cow's milk, don't despair. There are many other excellent sources of calcium and protein, such as tofu and yogurt.

Remember that your baby still needs good nutrition; a 1-year-old should drink about 4 cups of milk daily, depending on how much solid food he takes in.

Many babies become addicted to juice during weaning; try to make it an occasional treat rather than a regular part of your baby's diet.

Try using a cup that features your child's favorite book, TV or movie characters; this may help him get excited about using it.

Answer 5

Here's the method I would like to suggest you:

Based on my experience, I claim that all the (normal) children
are trying to imitate their parents. Therefore, you must be "a
model" for your daughter, in all respects. If you want to learn her
to drink (milk) from a cup, you must "show" her how to do this.
So, put some milk in a cup and pretend yourself that you are
drinking. Simulate an intense pleasure.

If your daughter wil see you (and your husband/other family
members) siping the milk from cups, finally she will do the same.

Exempla Docet; and Repetitio, Mater Studiorum Est.
(The Example Learns; and the Repetition Is the Mother of Study).

Each time your little girl has a good behaviour, give her a little
reward.

Answer 6

There a couple things you could do. Nanny 991 had the ba ba fairy come and take them away. Hang them on the tree at night and in the morning there is a wrapped present for your kid. We did this and my son was So happy! Or you could add a little chocolate or strawberry to the milk. It has sugar. I never tried it but my friend did. She only used a small amount then cut it back to almost nothing. it worked for her. They also have transition sippy cups called nubs, I think. Walmart has them for $1.00ish. Soft nipple but shaped like a sippy cup.

Answer 7

I had the same problem. Try using a straw and a regular cup at first, then transition with the straw inthe sippy cup (no lid) Then add the lid. Weird, but it worked for me.

Answer 8

Seems like she prefers her milk in a bottle ....give it alittle time she will eventually drink it from the cup

Answer 9

She's not all that old for a bottle. Give her a couple more months and she will probably switch on her own. Don't try to rush it, you could end up with a serious thumb sucking problem.

Answer 10

try the ones with a straw. but don't let her fall to sleep with it. give her a toy to hold.