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"Quick Sip" Technique

Follow these steps

  1. Find a cup with cut-out or make one by cutting a semi-circle out of the top half of one side of the cup
  2. Place intact side of cup on bottom lip, allowing the cut-out opening to leave room for the child’s nose
  3. If child’s tongue is pushing out of the mouth, place the cup under the tongue and in front of the bottom teeth
  4. Offer a single small sip quickly
  5. Wait for child to swallow and offer another small sip quickly
Cut out the side of a disposable cup to perform this technique.