The First Years Squeeze & Sip Toddler Straw Cups – Squeezable Transition Sippy Cup with Silicone Straw – Toddler Feeding Supplies – Pink/Purple/Blue – 7 Oz – 3 Count – Ages 6 Months and Up

Perfect first cup
This cup is amazing. Every detail is thoughtfully designed. My daughter literally got the hang of it within the first 30 seconds. We’ve had them for a week and she’s drinking water with every meal. It’s 90% leak free, she drops it or shakes it upside down a few droplets come out, but considering it’s water I couldn’t care less. It’s the perfect size for her little 1 year old hands. Has enough give for an adult to squeeze, but it’s perfectly sturdy when she’s holding it. There are small grippy bumps, which are great when it’s covered in food. The straw comes out and cleans easy. I really can’t say enough good things about the cups.

Excellent Transition Cup with Smart Design – Minor Spill Trade-off for Great Learning Tool
As a parent navigating the transition from bottle to straw drinking, I found The First Years Straw Cups to be an outstanding training tool that made the learning process surprisingly smooth.What Makes These Cups Effective:Innovative Squeeze Feature: The genius of this cup is the ability to gently squeeze it to push liquid up through the straw, teaching your baby the mechanics of straw drinking. Within days of consistent use, my child understood the concept and began drinking independently without any prompting. This hands-on teaching method is far more effective than just hoping they figure it out.Safety-Conscious Design: The soft, flexible straw tip is gentle on tender gums and emerging teeth. I appreciate that there’s no hard plastic poking around in my baby’s mouth during this oral development stage.Easy Maintenance: Dishwasher safe components make cleanup effortless—a must-have feature for busy parents dealing with multiple cups throughout the day.Value: At this price point, you’re getting excellent quality without the premium cost of some competitor brands. I felt comfortable buying multiple cups to keep in different locations.One Design Consideration:Due to the straw configuration, liquid remains in the upper portion of the straw after drinking rather than draining back down. This means minor spills can occur when the cup is tipped or opened, especially in diaper bags. However, this is a small trade-off for the effective learning mechanism. I simply ensure the cup is upright when transporting or keep it in a sealed pocket.Bottom Line: These cups successfully bridged the gap between bottle and independent straw drinking for my child. The squeeze-to-teach feature is invaluable, and the minor spill issue is manageable with basic precautions. Highly recommend for the 6-12 month transition period.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Great cups but do still leak some
These made it so easy to teach our 1 year old how to drink from a straw. I love that the straw is silicone- less chance for injury. For the most part, they don’t leak but my daughter can smack it on surfaces enough to get liquid out of the cup and ‘paint’ with it. Because of this, 4 stars and we don’t let her roam freely with anything but water. The cup won’t just leak if it is lying on the floor, it does take effort.

Great Training Cup for Kids
Aquí tienes una reseña en inglés lista para copiar y pegar 👇✨⸻This cup is amazing for kids! I love that they can control how much water comes out depending on how hard they sip, which makes it perfect for little ones learning to drink on their own. It’s also super easy to clean, which is a huge plus for busy parents. The design is simple, practical, and very kid-friendly. Highly recommend!

Please get this if your baby is struggling to drink a straw. My baby became a pro straw drinker in less than 2 weeks lol.