9: What type of cup should my child be using?

Walk into any baby store and the cup aisle alone can feel completely overwhelming. Sippy cups, straw cups, open cups, valved cups, 360 cups — how are parents supposed to know what's actually best?In this episode, feeding therapist Sarina Murrell breaks down the most common cup types, explains what's actually happening inside your child's mouth with each one, and gives practical, age-by-age guidance to help you choose with confidence.In this episode:Why the cup your child uses matters for oral motor development — not just spill preventionSippy cups: the difference between hard and soft spouts, and why all-day sipping is worth reconsideringOpen cups: why they're the gold standard, when to start, and how to make it less messyStraw cups: how to know if your child is using a straw correctly Age-by-age cup recommendations from 6 months through preschoolWhether your child is just starting solids or has been using the same cup for years, this episode will help you understand what to look for — and what to let go of.