Doidy Cup
THE DOIDY CUP
THE DOIDY CUP is tried & trusted in baby weaning and open cup training. For 75 years since its development in 1950 Doidy Cup’s unique design helps children see the level of the liquid contents and teaches them early hand to eye co-ordination. The two-handled Doidy Cup, has been scientifically designed with a unique slant in order to teach infants to drink from an open cup, rather than from a spout or a teated bottle. Health Professionals, the Government* and leading health organisations such as The British Dietetic Association* are active in recommending the introduction of an open cup at around 6 months of age and completely stopping the use of a bottle by 12 months. As well as teaching valuable skills there are a number of critical health benefits associated with open cups compared to other drinking vessels.
DOIDY RED CUP IN POUCH
FEATURES
BY DESIGN – young infants (from around 3 months) find the two handled Doidy Cup easy to drink from because:
- The contents are clearly visible when drinking;
- The sloping design allows a more natural upward and downward motion of the hands and arms (unlike bottles and sippy cups which require forward and backward movement of the head);
- It teaches them to drink from an open cup and how to put it down correctly;
- Children are less likely to overfeed;
- The above benefits allow mothers to make the move from breast to open cup in one step rather than introducing a teat or spout.
The above benefits allow mothers to make the move from breast to open cup in one step rather than introducing a teat or spout.
NATURAL PROGRESSION –
Drinking from the Doidy Cup is a natural progression from breast feeding because it uses the same suckling action.
HEALTHY SKILLS –
Drinking from the Doidy Cup encourages good oral movements and helps to develop chewing skills as the jaw, tongue and mouth muscles are used. It also helps with hand, eye co-ordination.
RELIABILITY –
For almost 70 years the Doidy Cup has been helping children learn to drink from an open cup. Doidy Cups are sold by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT).
FEATURES –
200 ml capacity, hygienic, steriliser-safe, dishwasher-proof (top shelf) and freezer-proof, available in 17 colours including a solid, pearlised and sparkle finish. They are manufactured in the U.K. from virgin food safe HDPE, and DO NOT CONTAIN Bisphenol, Phthalates or PVC. They conform to EN 14350 regulations. Doidy Cups are fully recyclable.
RECOMMENDATION
Health Professionals including Health Visitors, Dietitians, Dental Professionals and Speech Therapists recommend Doidy Cups for easier weaning but also to help prevent long term health problems caused by delayed weaning from the bottle (see Oral Health Tips – Cup Training).
Bickiepegs Healthcare is a supporter of the British Society for Paediatric Dentistry’s Dental Check by One Campaign.
REFERENCES & RESOURCES
Information used in this website has been gathered from a number of sources.
Articles on drinking from an open cup:
- BDA The Association of British Dietitians Policy Statement Introducing a Cup to an Infant’s Diet.
- Public Health England Oral Health Survey of three year old children 2013
- National Oral Health Promotion Group Position Paper on the use of no spill design feeder trainer cup 2011.
- Midwifery Digest 2006 Neonatal and Infancy Cup feeding revisited
- The COMA weaning report clearly recommends that from 6 months of age infants should be introduced to drinking from a cup and the use of a bottle should be actively discouraged after the age of 1 year. (Weaning and The Weaning Diet. COMA 1994 Department of Health London HMSO)
Articles on Children’s Dental Health:
- Child Dental Health Survey 2013, England, Wales and Northern Ireland [NS] Publication date: March 19, 2015 Health and Social Care information centre.
- The 2013 Children’s Dental Health (CDH) Survey, commissioned by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, is the fifth in a series of national children’s dental health surveys that have been carried out every ten years since 1973.
Award Winning Designs.
Credible designs for both Bickiepegs and Doidy ranges secured us multiple awards throughout the years.
Professional Testimonials
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
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