Originally Posted by blandino:
We do that in the summer also. I bring a pitcher of ice water and each child has a cup, and they drink drink drink the entire time.
With the number & ages of kids I have. I would worry about cups sitting out all day. I know some of my toddlers would drop theirs on the floor, and then it would be picked up by someone else. Plus, we don't take a bite or a sip, outside of the eating area (other than bottles, of course), so I wouldn't want cups in the play area.
Not saying anything about other providers who have cups out. Just that I think with my kids, and their ages, it wouldn't be feasible.
Same reasons I have. I would have to physically come in here and watch them take each sip. I have two kids I can't trust not to take another child's cup and these kids aren't the most sanitary at home. It's just a sanitation risk for me mainly and spills etc.
Of course, if they are sick or need more fluid due to a med theya re on etc, different story entirely.