Quick answer
Match the kit to your baby's age: the 6m+ kit for babies just starting to sip, and the 12m+ kit for toddlers ready for faster flow. Both replace your bottle's nipple with a silicone sipper spout, so you keep the same bottle and only swap the top. Assemble, check for leaks, and offer it at the same times you'd normally give a bottle.
What the 6M and 12M kits actually change
The 6m+ and 12m+ kits are not different bottles. They are conversion tops that replace the nipple on a Pigeon bottle you already own. Both use a silicone sipper spout shaped to mimic the feel, texture, and shape of a nipple, which is why the switch tends to feel familiar rather than strange. The 6m+ kit is built for babies who are just beginning to sip; the 12m+ kit is for toddlers who have the hang of sipping and can handle a faster flow. Each kit includes Y-shaped and cross-shaped openings, so you can match the flow to your baby's pace without buying a second cup.
Before you start: two things to check
First, confirm your bottle is compatible with the kit you bought. The kits are designed for Pigeon bottles, but if you are unsure, check the product listing or the bottle's base. Second, wash your hands and all kit parts with warm soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Silicone spouts arrive clean but should still be washed before first use. If your baby is still mainly breastfeeding, introduce the sipper at a low-pressure time of day, not when they are hungry and frustrated.
How to assemble the kit without leaks
Remove the nipple and collar from your bottle. Press the silicone sipper spout into the collar until it sits flush, then screw the collar onto the bottle. Fill with water or milk and turn the bottle upside down over the sink. A few drops may appear when you squeeze, but a steady stream means the spout is not seated properly. Re-seat it and test again. This step is the one parents skip most often, and it is the main cause of leaks in a bag.
Step-by-step: using the kit at 6M and 12M
- Match the kit to your baby's age: Use the 6m+ kit if your baby is around 6 months and just starting to sip. Use the 12m+ kit if your toddler is 12 months or older and already drinks from a sipper without help. Checkpoint: if your baby is between stages, start with the 6m+ kit and move up when they finish a cup without coughing or dribbling.
- Wash and inspect all parts: Wash the spout, collar, and bottle in warm soapy water, then rinse. Look at the spout for tears or cloudiness. Silicone can wear over time, especially if it has been chewed. Mistake to avoid: skipping the inspection and finding a split spout only after it leaks in the diaper bag.
- Assemble the conversion top: Press the silicone spout into the collar until it is fully seated, then screw the collar onto your Pigeon bottle. Fill with water or milk. Checkpoint: the collar should tighten without force. If it cross-threads, unscrew and start again.
- Test for leaks before the first sip: Turn the bottle upside down and squeeze gently. A few drops are normal; a steady stream means the spout is not seated correctly. Mistake to avoid: handing the cup to your baby before this test, then assuming the kit is faulty when it drips.
- Offer the sipper at a familiar time: Give the sipper when your baby would normally have a bottle, so the routine feels the same and only the top has changed. Let them hold it if they want to. Checkpoint: if they refuse, try again later the same day. One missed attempt is not a failed transition.
- Switch the opening as skills grow: Both kits include Y-shaped and cross-shaped openings. Start with the slower one and move to the faster one when your baby drinks without coughing or spilling. Mistake to avoid: jumping to the faster opening too soon, which can cause gulping and frustration.
- Clean after every use: Rinse the spout and collar right after each use, then wash with warm soapy water. Check the spout weekly for wear and replace it if it becomes sticky, torn, or discolored. Next step: when your toddler is ready for a full cup, move to a dedicated toddler cup and keep the kit as a backup.
Which kit fits your stage
- Pigeon Natural Weaning Silicone Sipper Conversion Kit 12M+: Pigeon Natural Weaning Silicone Sipper Conversion Kit 12M+ uses a silicone sipper that mimics the natural feel, texture, and shape of a nipple, with Y-shaped and cross-shaped openings. The familiar shape helps toddlers who already sip well, while the two opening types let you adjust flow as their skills grow.
- Pigeon Natural Weaning Silicone Sipper Conversion Kit 6m+: Pigeon Natural Weaning Silicone Sipper Conversion Kit 6m+ is designed for babies from 6 months and includes Y-shaped and cross-shaped openings. Starting with the 6m+ kit means the spout feels close to the nipple your baby already knows, which makes the first sips less of a battle.
