At what age do children typically learn to use a bottle?

Children typically learn to use a bottle between 12 to 18 months. At this stage, they are becoming more adept at motor skills, including the coordination required to hold a bottle and drink from it independently. This developmental milestone is aligned with their growing independence and the shift from exclusively breastfeeding or formula feeding to incorporating a wider range of foods and drinks.

By this age, many children are also ready to transition from bottles to cups, which reflects their advancing developmental abilities. It’s important to note that while some children may start using a bottle earlier or later, the 12 to 18-month range is considered typical for this skill development.

The other age ranges mentioned are generally not aligned with the common developmental milestones for bottle use. Children aged 0-6 months are often still being exclusively breastfed or formula-fed. The later options of 19 months - 2 years and 2-2½ years suggest a delay in achieving this skill, which is less common as most children have already transitioned to using a bottle by that time.