Once they're used to the new sensory experiences, you can make the switch official. —Harold S.
Bottle to sippy cup? Crib to bed? Of course you want these transitions to go smoothly and quickly, but that can be overwhelming to your little one. Let them play with the new cup, or sit and read together in the new bed first. Once they're used to the new sensory experiences, you can make the switch official. —Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., president of the Child Mind Institute