dental and physical health
The prolonged use of baby bottles or using the wrong style of infant cup - coupled with unhealthy drinks - can cause dental decay in young children and health problems, including obesity, in adult life. In response, the British Dietetic Association (BDA) has launched a policy for 'Introducing a Cup to an Infant's Diet'.
In it, the BDA recommendations are:
- 'A cup can be introduced to an infant at around five to six months of age, once the infant is sitting up and able to hold their head steady.
- An open cup should fully replace a bottle at around one year of age.
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