It doesn’t matter if you have been breastfeeding or bottle-feeding your baby for a while. There will come a time when they can start to drink other beverages. It can be difficult to choose the right cup for your baby, especially when picky. A cup that is too hard for babies to drink from when they start drinking is not the best thing. A baby cup that is too slow to pour out for toddlers is not a good idea. It can be not easy to transition from bottle/baby to cup. Here are some options that will help.
4-9 Months
Munchkin Miracle 360 Training Cup
This cup has been voted Amazon’s best-selling item and received many positive reviews. The handles are suitable for children aged 6 months and older. It is easy to clean, and you can even wash it in the dishwasher on the top rack.
Playtex Sipster Stage 1
Playtex makes sippy cups for every stage of development. You will find a few here. The Stage 1 Sipster has handles that make it easy to hold for babies. The soft, chewy spout will feel good on the gums and have a similar feel as bottles. This will help with the transition from cup to bottle.
Nuk Learner Cup
Any cup that has been handled is a good choice for babies transitioning from sippy cups to cup-based drinking. These cups are small enough to be used by little hands. The soft spout makes it easy for babies to transition. These cups come in fun colors for boys and girls, and they are not too expensive!
Phillips Avent My Natural Trainer Cup
This cup is great for transitioning from a baby bottle to a cup. It comes with a sippy spout and a bottle nipple. The cup has easy-to-grip handles that allow the baby to hold it even when using it as a bottle. The cup can also be used without handles.
9-12 Months
Playtex Sipster Stage 2
The baby can be moved to the Playtex stage 2 design using a straw or spout option. Although the cups have no handle, they are larger and more contoured to allow little hands to grip them. These cups are great for babies who want to learn more independence and skills.
Phillips Avent My Easy Sippy Cup – Stage 2
This cup is suitable for babies aged 9 months or older. As they move from a cup with handles to one without, the cup’s rippled shape is easy to hold. It is easy to clean and has a soft silicone spout on the baby’s teeth and gums.
12+ months
Playtex Sipsters Stage 3
You can transition your baby to the toddler stage by purchasing the Stage 3 cup and eventually to Stage 4 with the Playtex sipsters. Stage 3 offers a straw or spout option: leak, spill, and breakproof.
Gerber Graduates Fun Grips
These sippy cups are simple and easy to hold. They also have rippled sides that make them a great option for toddlers. The spout is bite-resistant, allowing toddlers to drink more independently. They are leak-proof, spill-proof, and breakproof.
Klean Kanteen Kid Kanteen
Although they are more expensive than most sippy cups, these are still great options if you prefer stainless. These cups are strong, durable, and chip-resistant. It is easy to use for children and includes a spill-proof cap. The best part? You can purchase the sippy cup attachment separately.