Baby Cup Drinking Training Checklist
Track and assess your child's progress in learning to drink from a cup.
Child's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Child's Age (in months)
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Training Start Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Type of Cup Used for Training
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Open Cup
Sippy Cup
Straw Cup
Trainer Cup
Other
Readiness Signs Observed
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Able to sit with support
Shows interest in cups
Can bring objects to mouth
Attempts to drink from your cup
Other
Cup Drinking Skills Progress
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Rows
Not Started
In Progress
Achieved
Can hold the cup with both hands
1
2
3
Brings cup to mouth
4
5
6
Sips liquid from cup
7
8
9
Swallows without coughing
10
11
12
Returns cup to table without spilling
13
14
15
How often does your child practice drinking from a cup?
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Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Rarely
Biggest Challenges Faced During Training
Spilling liquid
Refusal to use cup
Difficulty holding cup
Difficulty swallowing
Other
Parental Strategies Used to Encourage Cup Drinking
Modeling by parents/siblings
Offering favorite drinks
Using fun cups/colors
Positive reinforcement
Other
Overall Progress Rating
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1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments or Observations
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