Why should toddlers drink milk from a cup instead of a bottle?
At the age of one most children should be drinking liquids from a cup and no longer using a bottle. Milk in the bottle can cause problems because: Your child’s teeth can become damaged (“baby bottle tooth decay”) by the constant wash of milk, which has natural sugars in it, against his teeth. This can cause problems with his adult teeth. Your toddler needs a wide variety of foods and that means milk is just a small part of his diet. Children are more likely to drink too much milk if it is put in a bottle. Your child may gain too much weight. Your child may suffer from ear infections (especially if given at night or when napping).
