Sippy Cup

Sippy Cups are essential to teaching your baby to drink from a cup.

Whoever invented the sippy cup is a genius; we would love to shake their hand! A sippy cup has saved many couches, clothes and

carpets from juice stains. Sippy cups are perfectly designed for your child’s clumsiness, or is it fascination, with spilling their drinks on your nice furniture.

Sippy cups, or training cups, are cups that come with a snap-on or screw-on lid. The greatly designed “spout like” lid stops liquid from spilling out when held upside down. Sippy cups are a great transition from a bottle to a regular cup. They teach your child how to properly handle a cup while they practice their hand-to-mouth coordination.

It can be difficult for you to get your child use to a sippy cup. Many parents struggle with this since children just love their bottles and do not want to give them up. Finding the right time to do this varies from child to child. Some parents have given their children sippy cups as early as 5 months of age. We have a five month old and a sippy cup has not been purchased yet. We, on the other hand, plan on introducing the sippy cup to her when she is better with holding items, maybe in one more month (aslo, our pediatrician suggested that we introduce the sippy cup when she is 6 months of age). No matter what age you feel is best for your child, make sure you have patience and time during the sippy cup introduction.

If you have a hard time getting your child to take the sippy cup, try dipping it in milk or another taste they are sure to love. That will help you get it in their mouth and naturally suck the spout. Or you can start by filling the sippy cup with formula, giving your child a familiar taste. There are all kinds of sippy cup designs and spouts. Shop around for the one that best fits your child. One more tip, make sure it is designed to hold in the liquids when held upside down. Believe or not, there are several sippy cups that do not stop the flow of liquid from spilling out! To see the first ever sippy cup, visit our tommee tippee cup page.

Click on the products below to see different sippy cups that your child is sure to love!

Foogo Leak-Proof Sippy Cup w/ Handles - 7 oz - Pink

If you are like every other parent, you are tired of your child's beverage getting warm and then being wasted. Now Foogo, by Thermos, has your answer. Features: * TherMax double wall vacuum insulation for maximum cold temperature retention * Spill-proof valve prevents messes and is easy-to-clean * Soft spout is easy and comfortable to sip * Kid-proof design - unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear * Dishwasher safe * Exterior stays condensation free * Non-slip, scratch resistant base * Easy-grip handles for little hands * Keeps beverages cold for up to 6 hours - for cold contents only Dimensions: 3.3' L x 7.3' W x 10' H

The Gripper Cup - 10oz - Purple

The Nuby Gripper Cup has a soft silicone spout that is uniquely designed to prevent drips and spills. The spout allows fluid out of spout with sucking action of child, then closes when sucking action ceases; this insures a leak resistant cup, while being delicate and gentle to baby's gums and emerging teeth. Best part is, no more valves to loose and no more teeth marks. Features: * Easy grip nuby cups with Non-Drip drinking spout. * Available in assorted bright colors. * Cups are individually shrink-wrapped. * 1 pack * 10 oz size Gift wrap not available.

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