Moms all have their own opinions on lidded cups and how long their children should be allowed to use them, and I'm no exception. While all my kids are old enough to use lidless cups, I do still enlist their handiness throughout the day.When my kids are sitting at the table for meals, we always serve their drinks in regular, lidless tumblers. They're in a controlled environment, and though spills still do happen, the mess is relatively easy to contain. I think it's important for my kids to use cups without lids on a regular basis, and meals are the perfect time to practice.This is where the controversy comes in. Some moms and experts feel that children should be weaned from lidded cups and/or only have drinks at the table during meal and snack times. Other moms and experts feel that allowing kids access to drinks...especially water...throughout the day is healthy and ensures t
