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An example of babycare equipment from the Heinz Baby Basics range: "first tumbler" made of pink thermoplastic elastomer (Flexisoft), by Vital Baby Innovations Ltd., c. 1996
The NHS recommend introducing babies to drinking from a cup or beaker from around six months old. It is recommended that a open cup or one without a valve will help them learn how to sip.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 2022-512
- Materials:
- thermoplastic elastomer
- type:
- cup