{"product_id":"zazi-clever-cup-sage","title":"Clever Cup - Sage","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Zazi Clever Cup enables you to teach your little one to drink from an open cup from the moment they start solids. That's right - 4, 5 and 6 month olds can be taught to drink from an open cup, and supporting them to do so has benefits for development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen cup drinking supports the development of a mature swallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt helps strengthen the muscles of the mouth that support speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt promotes sipping rather than sucking which is good for jaw development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt prevents liquids from pooling around the upper front teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt develops their fine and gross motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe straight, non-slip sides are easy to grip, the inside is curved and angled so that fluids flow consistently, the base is weighted to prevent it toppling and the soft silicone is safe for developing teeth. YES you need to expect that the learning process will be messy. But there's a good reason Zazi don't sell sippy cups or straw cups which are designed to reduce mess - it's because kids are very capable when given the learning opportunities. Try only placing a little bit in the cup if you're worried about mess initially. You can also try adding smoothies or watered down puree as these will flow slower so your little one isn't caught off guard. The mess is worth it and the benefits outweigh the negatives.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFAQs - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat age are these cups for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrom starting solids and beyond. Try introducing the cup into your little one's hands from age 4 months onwards. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan older children use them?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYes. They fit in a lot of liquid, they're smash proof and they're comfy to drink from. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can I teach my baby to drink from an open cup?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHelp them in the beginning by letting them close their lips around the rim and then gently tipping it for them. When they're more familiar, try placing the cup in one of their hands, the other will likely naturally grasp the cup too and then you can gently help them tip it back whilst they're holding it. With practice at every mealtime, they'll soon learn how to grasp, pick up and sip from an open cup independently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHow can I clean my silicone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything goes in the dishwasher or some warm soapy water will do the job. You can also bake them! More about that here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy silicone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSilicone is a wonder of a material in the baby world, most importantly because it’s food-safe and BPA-free. It’s also odour and stain resistant, hypoallergenic and a breeze to clean. As it’s so long lasting and can be used time and time again, this makes silicone a much better and sustainable option compared with plastic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you use silicone, you’re saving the planet by choosing products that are made from natural materials (did you know it’s made from sand?!) so ka pai!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003ePlease note - colours can vary depending on your screen settings. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zazi","offers":[{"title":"Sage","offer_id":48796009332980,"sku":"ZI-CCUP-SAG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/2584\/1908\/files\/ZI-CCUP-SAG_zoom_1.jpg?v=1786000353","url":"https:\/\/www.thesleepstore.co.nz\/products\/zazi-clever-cup-sage","provider":"The Sleep Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}