When my daughter turned five and a half months old, her pediatrician advised us to start on solids and introduce water to her. Introducing water meant buying a sippy cup. I still remember the first time I went to buy I was amazed to the see the options available. It is not the brands that confuse you, it is the types of sippy cup too. I picked up one and later as we introduced more liquids and we started travelling I had to buy more.
There are some very good options available in the Indian market today. At different stages, different cups are needed. My daughter did not trouble me much with her water intake, but I hear from mothers how they had to try different cups to ensure the children took enough liquids. Some of the good options available are:
Chicco Soft Cup
The soft sippy cup from the house of Chicco uses soft silicone that is flexible so that your loved one can hold on to it easily. This was the first cup I bought and she is still using it happily. The cup is ideal for babies who are at least 6 months old. It is designed to be spill proof, sparing you from the mess usually created by the accidental spilling of liquids. The BPA free plastic cup has excellent grip on its handles which warrants a greater level of grip even by 6-month-old kids.
Phillips Avent cup
Phillips Avent soft spout cup has the distinction of being the best sipping cup in the country and it actually is. After the Chicco cup we bought this one, and this undoubtedly is very good. The easy design and sorted out ergonomics assures that it can be used by both toddlers as well as babies. The spout is well designed and facilitates the flow of water only when your baby sips, making it spill proof as well. You have two colours to choose your Avent cup they are quite affordable as well.
Chicco Insulated Cup
This is first sippy cup I bought with a straw and my daughter loves it. This cup is insulated and thus, ensures the temperature of the drink is maintained. The cup has an ergonomic shape which makes it easy for the child to hold and carry. The valve in the cup is non-drip which reduces any problem of leakage. The Chicco insulated cup has a soft silicone straw which folds into the lid making it easy to carry.
Nuk Learner Cup
The Learner Cup from Nuk is a good combination of form and function. The 100% BPA-free plastic cup is ergonomic as well as funky. It ensures that your small one will be attracted towards the bottle and sip from it naturally. The Nuk Learner Cup is just perfect for kids moving from breast feeding to bottles. Babies usually have the habit of biting on to things using their gums. Keeping those in mind, the spout of the cup is made of pure silicone, thus avoiding any damage to the gums whatsoever. The cap and handles of the sippy cup are removable, so that you can use it as a regular cup as well. The cup is leak-proof and the wide opening of the cup calls for easy cleaning.
Munchkin Miracle Cup
The Miracle 360 trainer cup is a compelling option when it comes to sippy cups in the country. The sippy cup does not have any straws or spouts making it easier for your baby to drink. The cup acts like a normal tumbler and once your baby is done drinking, it seals on its own. This guarantees that there are no forms of liquid spilling or leakages and most importantly no mess to clean up as well. Unlike some other sippy cups, Miracle 360 trainer cup does not have too many parts, making it easier to clean and maintain. Its subtle but effective ergonomics is something that you will appreciate.
Pura Kiki sippy cup
Pura Kiki stainless steel insulated sippy cupstands out from most of the sippy cups available in the market at this point. The Pura Kiki sippy cup is made completely of stainless steel and has no plastic elements at all. Though, this is the feature that results in the premium pricing of the cup as compared to other sippy cups. The cup is well worth the premium pricing as it uses medical grade silicone for its spouts. A double vacuum insulation system ensures that the liquid inside maintains its temperature for 7 to 8 hours.The benefits of the cup don’t stop there, you can simply change the spout or cap and that would transform the sippy cup into a sports sipper as well.
Munchkin Transition Cup
The Latch transition cup from Munchkinis ideal for babies who are at least 4 months old and are reluctant to try other pacifiers or bottles. The sippy cup has flexible silicone spouts, which follows the movement of your baby. The cup is ergonomically designed so that kids find it easy to hold and it is made up of anti-colic valves. These values reduce any chance of irritation or gas for your loved one.Lots of mothers vouch for Latch transition cup, as it literally has helped their kids’ transition from breast feeding to using bottles.
Reflo Cup
This smart cup from Reflo doesn’t fit into the description of a sippy cup, but surely deserves your attention. Reflo smart cup has the accolade of being the number one training cup in the world for three consecutive years. The cup is ideal for kids who are aged above 6 months. The cup uses a patented technology that allows your kids to drink naturally from any part of the cup. Due to the controlled flow, if the glass ever tumbles over, the liquid in it doesn’t splash. It buys you time by slowly spilling rather than splashing the liquid all over the place.
Dr. Brown’s Transition Cup
This BPA free soft spout transition cup by Dr. Brown’s is pretty light yet sturdy. Babies who are above 6 months can use the cup. The handles of the cup have contours for better grip and form factor. Simple parts of the cup make the cleaning process a breeze. The spout uses a valve mechanism to stop any kind of spilling. The lid is attached to the cover of the cup in a flip style, thus bringing down one less point to worry about.
Phillips AventMy Natural Drinking Cup
Phillips Avent my natural drinking cup acts as a step up from bottles to cups. Several moms have appreciated the ability of the cup to transition their kids from using bottles to cups. My natural drinking cup is perfect for kids who are at least a year old. The cup uses a lip activated rim which ensures that mess is the least of your concerns. The handles are quite ergonomic and the wide opening of the cup calls for an easier cleaning of it.
Thermos Foogo sippy cup
Thermos Foogostainless steel sippy cup uses stainless steel for its structure. Since this is a stainless-steel product, you need not bother yourself with BPA and in fact can carry warm water in it. The spout is made up of soft silicone, which is known to be easy on the gums of your baby. Foogo sippy cup uses vacuum insulation which keeps the temperature of the liquid intact for six to eight hours. The handles of the cup have contours for superior kids even for kids.
