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Your 29-30-Month-Old Toddler Can Drink From Regular Cups

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 29-30 Month Old Toddler

Have you been afraid of letting your toddler use a cup because of spills? If your toddler is still using a “sippy cup” or bottle, now is a good time to start teaching him how to drink from a cup without a lid.

At this age, toddlers are better at using their hands. This means they can hold cups and drink from them.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 29-30 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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