According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies should stop using bottles around the age of 1 week and should be completely bottle-free by 15 months. Early elimination of the bottle reduces the chance of cavities and gives your baby’s oral muscles a better workout. It is best to gradually introduce your baby to cups with sippy cups or straws after 6 months of age. At this time, you can first cultivate your baby’s habit of drinking from a cup, and then slowly transition to drinking milk from a cup after your baby gets used to it. When the baby slowly get used to the use of cups, you can give up the baby bottle. For the healthy growth of babies, mothers should take early action to help babies quit the habit of relying on the bottle.