At what age can children use mugs?

Sammy_J

Really random question, but not having any kids I'm completely clueless. At what age can children start using mugs?

Basically thinking of buying some nice Christmas mugs with some snowman soup cones for my friend's kids. Boys are aged 3 and 6. Can I get china or would plastic be better?

Thanks so much for your knowledge!

Owl

Six year old should definitely be able to use a mug. Three year old may need a little help, but should get there. Either plastic or china!!

Sammy_J

Thanks so much, Owl! I'll see what I can find!

notanewuser

DD's been using a China mug since about 9 months old.

Sammy_J

Would these be too small for the 6 year old?: http://www.bakerross.co.uk/snow-pals-mugs

Sammy_J

In that case I'm going to go for china and opt for some Santa and polar bear mugs I've seen in Matalan. Thanks all!

Mrs_Soup

6 year old definitely - 3 year old also quite likely if sitting still and not trying to carry it themselves from kitchen to table etc.

notanewuser

Mrs_Soup wrote: »

6 year old definitely - 3 year old also quite likely if sitting still and not trying to carry it themselves from kitchen to table etc.

Really? Gosh. My almost 4 year old pours her own drinks as well as carrying them!

shegirl

notanewuser wrote: »

Really? Gosh. My almost 4 year old pours her own drinks as well as carrying them!

But she's also been using a china mug since a very unusual age, to be fair!


To the op, 6 year old should be fine, the 3 year old could be hit or miss but if they are a bit wobbly carrying it around they'll get used to it!


Glad you have mentioned Matalan having Christmas mugs, will have to take a look

Person_one

notanewuser wrote: »

DD's been using a China mug since about 9 months old.

Have to ask, why?

notanewuser

Person_one wrote: »

Have to ask, why?

She liked sharing cups of tea! In the end she got bought her own little mug and had her own. She still has it.