The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends phasing out the baby bottle and transitioning to an open-mouth cup before your child is 2 years old. A flip-top lid makes it easy to take this option on the go, and the handles are good for small hands learning to grasp their cup. While young kids will likely have no problems with the cup, some adults find the weighted straw hard to clean.

They’re also known for being leak-proof, easy to clean and travel with and often feature a weighted base to keep them upright, reducing spills…a parent’s dream! We then pulled together the most popular and best-rated sippy cups, including trainers, straws, spouted, and rimless cups. We filled them up, toted them around, tipped them over, shook them upside down, and ran them through the dishwasher. We offered them to five different babies and toddlers and took notes on ease-of-use for each one. Easy to use and affordable, this sippy cup boasts a weighted straw, which can help your kiddo drink from any angle, including tilted up like the bottles they may be used to. The weight keeps the straw pointing down into the liquid.Actually does not leak! Usually these are filled with water so there's no issue with that. Only if there is something cold sitting out and warming to room temp does the pressure change and push the liquid to the straw's surface.

The 360 Wonder Cup is a revolutionary drinking cup that’s perfect for the transition between bottle and open cup. With a leak-resistant design, this cup encourages natural drinking development with a soft silicone rim insert that can be sipped from all sides. If you want your child’s drink to stay cold or warm for a long time, consider a stainless steel straw sippy cup. The insulation helps keep the drink cool all day long, which is ideal for those hot summer days at the zoo or pool. While stainless steel straw sippy cups may cost more, they’re durable and can be reused for longer than plastic cups. Straw cups often feature a soft and flexible silicone straw that’s gentle on your baby’s mouth and easy to use. Some cups also include a secure closing lid to prevent spills and the straw from getting dirty, like the ones in our Thirsty Kids range, which is better suited to children 18 months and over.For a more budget-friendly option, straw sippy cups made from plastic are a great starting point. They’re easy to clean, and some even come with a contoured design so babies can hold their cup easier. Many parents and caregivers are concerned about the chemicals in plastic, though almost all are now BPA-free.