My 2 year old has to have his tonsils and adnoids removed later this month. Here is my biggest concern, besides the actual surgery. He isn't supose to have sippy cups or straws after the surgery. He does really good with regular cups, except when he is tired....he wants his sippy cup. I've been looking for some kind of spill-proof cup that doesn't require a lot of sucking action to get the liquid out (that is what he needs to avoid). Any ideas....or any other suggestions...I do plan on stocking up on frozen treats too.
Thanks for all the advice. Our son had his surgery 4 days ago. Everything went well. We could not get rid of the sippy cup on time. However, we left the plastic inserts that go inside the cup off. The liquid would just pour out of the holes on top. He was able to use his favorite cup (his security blanket), without doing any harm to his tonsils.
Just curious what symptons your son was having before they decided to do this. I just put a post up about my daughters tonsil and was wondering if it was the same at all. Because that might have to be an option for us as well.
I had my tonsils & adnoids taken out at age 6.
Your little one should have no problem. Just keep stocked up on popsicles & jello!
He'll drink from a regular cup. After his surgery, the doctor's probably won't let him leave the hsopital until he drinks from a cup, so jsut keep that going at home.
Tell him the sippy cups are all gone. That he is a big boy now after the surgery and that big boys don't use sippy cups.
best wishes.
J.
I like Kelly's advise
Alot of daycare centers have the kids using regular cups at around 15mos. I've never been in a toddler classroom and saw sippies.
Just make a rule you have to sit at the table to have a drink. I do this with my 6 year old because she's to big for a sippie and I don't want spills and ruined carpet.
If you are unable to get rid of the sippy cup altogether, you can try the tupperware cups w/ the lids. Basically they have the lid w/ the "sippy" mouth piece, but you really don't need to suck very hard to get liquid; they just have lids to keep them from spilling if you knock them over. You can also bend open the opening a bit more too if needed.
It's so stressful when your little sweetheart needs surgery; my heart goes out to you!
In regards to the sippy cup dilemma, I would suggest getting rid of the sippy cup altogether starting NOW so that the transition doesn't take place when he's hurting.
When he's tired and doesn't want to drink from a regular cup, gently tell him that he's a big boy now and that big boys drink from big boy cups.
In the beginning, I would do this only in the kitchen so that spills can be easily cleaned up.
I hope this helps a little.
I do hope that the surgery goes really well; I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
