b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup: Transition Tips From Bottle to Straw
By Love your time together | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Handleidingen
Ready to move from bottle to straw? Use the b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup with these step-by-step tips to teach your baby straw drinking without stress.
Quick answer
Start by offering the b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup at familiar times, such as meals or snack breaks, and let your baby explore the straw at their own pace. Keep sessions short, model straw drinking yourself, and avoid forcing the cup when your baby turns away.
Why a straw cup can ease the bottle-to-cup shift
A straw cup changes the drinking action from sucking to sipping, which can feel more like a natural next step than a hard spout. The b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup is designed with a straw that encourages proper drinking posture and oral development, so it supports the transition without adding extra steps. Because it comes in six vibrant colors—Boysenberry, Raspberry, Pistachio, Bubblegum, Cobalt, and Pineapple—you can let your child pick a cup they’re excited to use, which often makes trying something new feel less like a chore.
When to introduce the straw cup—and when to wait
Most babies are ready to practice with a straw cup around 6 months, when they can sit upright with support and show interest in cups. But readiness varies. If your baby is still mastering bottle feeding or seems frustrated by the straw, it’s fine to pause and try again in a week or two. The goal is positive exposure, not a deadline. Keep the bottle for comfort feeds while you build straw skills during play or meals.
Step-by-step: teaching your baby to drink from the b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup
- 1. Pick a calm, familiar time: Offer the cup during a meal or snack when your baby is relaxed and not overly hungry. Sit facing them and smile. Common mistake: introducing the cup when your baby is tired or fussy—wait for a better moment. A relaxed baby is more likely to explore the straw without stress.
- 2. Show them how it works: Take a sip from your own straw cup or from the b.box cup (clean it first) while your baby watches. Then hold the cup so the straw rests near their lips and let them lean in. Common mistake: pushing the straw into their mouth—let them initiate. Modeling turns the straw into something familiar, not foreign.
- 3. Use the straw’s natural action: Place the straw just inside your baby’s lips and tilt the cup slightly so liquid touches the straw’s end. Most babies will instinctively close their lips and suck. If they bite or chew, that’s normal exploration—stay calm and try again later. Common mistake: tilting too much and flooding their mouth. A slight tilt is enough; let your baby control the pace.
- 4. Keep sessions short and positive: Limit practice to 2–3 minutes at first, then offer a familiar bottle if needed. End on a happy note even if little liquid was taken. Common mistake: extending the session until your baby gets frustrated. Short, frequent tries build skill faster than long, pressured ones.
- 5. Gradually replace one bottle feed: Once your baby consistently takes a few sips, replace one daytime bottle with the straw cup. Start with the feed they’re least attached to, often mid-morning or after a nap. Common mistake: removing the bedtime bottle first—that’s usually the hardest to give up. One successful swap at a time keeps the transition gentle.
- 6. Clean the straw after every use: Rinse the straw under warm water immediately after each use, then use a small straw brush to scrub the inside. Wash the cup and lid in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher if manufacturer instructions allow. Common mistake: letting milk sit in the straw—it can sour quickly and be hard to clean. A clean straw keeps the cup ready for the next practice session.
Product facts
- b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup: Straw design encourages proper drinking posture and oral development. This helps your baby practice a more mature sipping motion that supports jaw and tongue coordination.
b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup - b.box + Lansinoh Sippy Cup: Available in six colors: Boysenberry, Raspberry, Pistachio, Bubblegum, Cobalt, and Pineapple. Letting your child choose a color can increase their willingness to try the new cup.
