What kind of sippy cups are best

These hourglass-shaped cups are easy to hold and super stable when set down, making them hard to tip. They are totally spill-proof, thanks to a removable valve remove and wash well after use. The only downside is that these sippys are a little too big wide for some cup holders stroller and car seat.

These tops are so versatile and clever — you can fit them onto virtually any cup to transform it into a sippy. Also comes in a strawed version. These sippies are made from recycled milk jugs!! There are very few complaints about the Re-Play sippies, but some parents do note that they can be a bit difficult for toddlers to drink from at first. Looking for more? We also have a round-up of our favorite sippies for lunchboxes. Did your rim smell really bad when you got it? I returned it.

We have been using the Munchkin since we transitioned from bottles. My son picked up on it quickly. The downside is he does chew the silicone valves. You can order replacement valves on the Muchkin website at a minimal cost. It seems to be getting worse the older he gets. They are easy for toddlers to drink out of, but the lids pop of really easily, and if you have a teething child they will naw on the spout of the cup.

If you have rambunctious kids they will figure out that if you shake the vigorously, or you hold the cup by the lid -instead of holding the actual cup- the lid will pop off, all the liquid will spill on the floor. The cups with stoppers work well unless you wash a bunch of the cups in the dishwasher, then the stoppers start getting lost. They are way cheaper than the Zoli and readily available at Safeway, Target, etc.

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Help us grow by inviting people that will love Lucie's List as much as you do. Get our Survival Guides. Sippy Cup In a perfect world, babies would transition from a bottle to a cup overnight. The aftermath of our first sippy cup testing party. Also, though it's from Thermos, you can't use it for hot liquids. After going through the sippy cup drama of trying six different brands, we finally found the best ones for our family.

These are so much better. We never had a stinky cup issue even when these got lost in the car for a few days; the smell washes out completely and easily. This is the cup for toddlers who live to test limits and turn everything upside down and topsy-turvy.

It has a weighted straw with a one-way valve that lets your child drink from any angle — even upside down — while the locked top keeps the liquid from spilling out. A flip top covers the straw, keeping it clean when not in use. The 7-ounce model has handles to help your child keep a good, tight "hands off, it's mine" grip on his beverage of choice. The click-lock lid can be overtwisted, making it hard to get off. The retractable straw cover can break if your child likes to use cups as projectiles.

And the straw can leak if the cup becomes pressurized. It's easy to use and it comes with a handy brush to keep the straw nice and clean. They're great for my little one. The weighted straw is genius. For the baby who insists on holding his bottle on his own, the Munchkin Latch can make the transition to a cup a little less frustrating. It's also loved by parents of babies who just won't take a bottle. The spout of this 4-ounce cup is super pliant and allows your baby to latch while drinking.

A clever anti-colic valve works to eliminate air bubbles that can lead to crankiness. The handles are removable so the cup can grow with your baby. And the Latch transition cup and the Latch bottle have interchangeable tops, so you can easily transition to the cup's sippy-style spout when your baby is ready.

This may be a life-changer! I spent hundreds on every brand of bottles and nothing worked until I purchased these. The flexible mouthpiece seems to be the closest thing to a breast. Playtex Sipsters are a good match for active toddlers 12 months and up.

This tough cup can handle the occasional throwdown, with a promise not to leak, spill, or break. The double-wall feature insulates your toddler's beverage, keeping it cool and fresh for twice as long as a normal sippy cup would. This cup fits perfectly in most toddler hands, and the variety of fun designs are just plain cute. I've fought with so many other cups and am finally sold on these. They're super cute! My son loves them too and got the hang of them instantly.

They won't leak as long as you don't overfill them or leave them partially unscrewed. Sippy cups — also called trainer cups and transition cups — are spill-proof to help babies drink on their own without frustration and mess. They're a helpful tool for transitioning your baby from breast or bottle to eventually a regular, open cup. They may also help your little one build hand-eye coordination and develop oral motor skills. You can find sippy cups with soft and hard spouts, straws, or flat lids with child-activated valves.

Some cups are plastic, others are silicone, glass, or stainless steel. Training cups come in different sizes, depending on your baby's age and dexterity, and with or without handles.

While most plastic sippy cups are BPA-free, just to be safe, don't let your child drink from a plastic cup or bottle that is scratched or damaged. Any plastic can leach chemicals. If you're worried about plastic, consider using steel or glass cups.

It might take a few tries to find the cup that works best for your little one. Some children do better with straws, while others benefit from a spout. How we chose the best sippy cups We polled thousands of parents from the What to Expect Community about the sippy cups they've used with their own children to find consensus on the options that are easiest to clean, are least likely to leak and — perhaps most importantly — are most likely to be accepted by notoriously finicky tots. See registry advice and a custom baby gear checklist Go to Registry Builder.

Registry List: Amazon. Pros: Spill-proof; durable; comes in set of two. Cons: No spout, if that's a feature your baby prefers. Why We Love it. Community Reviews.

Why We Love It. Size: 7 ounces Recommended age: 6 months and older Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 6 inches. Pros: Comes with a nipple and spout.

Cons: The nipple is fast flow, so some babies might need more time to adjust. Size: 5 ounces Recommended age: 4 months and older Dimensions: 3. Pros: Anti-colic air vent; wide spout; comes with cover.

Cons: Only holds 5 ounces; best for younger babies. Size: 5 ounces Recommended age: 6 months and older Dimensions: 2. Pros: Removable handles and two different lids. Cons: Not as spill-proof as some other options. Size: 6 ounces Recommended age: 4 months and older Dimensions: 3. Size: 8 ounces Recommended age: 4 months and older Dimensions: 7.

Pros: Eco-friendly; durable. Size: 9 ounces Recommended age: 9 months and older Dimensions: 2. Pros: Holds more fluid than other products; hard spout, if that's a feature your child prefers.

Cons: Requires strong suck to get fluid out. Size: 10 ounces Recommended age: 12 months and older Dimensions: 3. Pros: Weighted straw makes it easy for baby to drink from any position.

Cons: Can be more difficult to clean than other products. Size: 7 ounces Recommended age: 6 months and older Dimensions: 5 x 9 x 1 inches. I find it easier to drink out of compared to other sippy straw cups. Pros: Eco-friendly; holds a large amount of liquids. Size: 10 ounces Recommended age: 6 months and older Dimensions: 6. Pros: Durable; recyclable. Cons: Not as spill-proof as other options.

Size: 10 ounces Recommended age: 9 months or older Dimensions: 3. View Sources.