The Best Sippy Cups for Babies and Toddlers Transitioning From Bottle or Breast

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Why We Like It: A soft spout mimics bottle nipples, so it’s a great transition cup for younger tots.

But Take Note: The spout design does tend to leak.

Early cup users will have a better time using the NUK Simply Natural Learner cup because the soft spout mimics that which is found on most baby bottles. In addition to having a familiar mouth-feel, the cup also has the two handles that stick out on either side for easy gripping. Available in two different sizes (both 5 and 9 oz), this sippy cup will allow for a smoother transition for infants who have grown used to the bottle but are ready to explore their independence with feeding. Because of the position of the handles and the design of the spout, this cup may be more prone to leaking, so young toddlers could get a bit messy while using it. 

“I’m obsessed with these! I used them for both my kids to help them transition from the bottle to a sippy,” explains parent Amber Masciorini. “At first they would just bite on the Munchkin 360 and didn’t understand it, so this was perfect to teach them and put milk in it.”

Price at time of publication: $10

The Details:

• Materials: BPA-free plastic
• Recommended age: 6 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes

Best With Straw: Munchkin Click Lock Any Angle Weighted Straw Trainer Cup

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Why We Like It: The weighted straw is soft for younger users and allows them to drink while reclined.

But Take Note: It has a lot of nooks and crannies that need to be cleaned thoroughly.

Transitioning a child from a bottle to a sippy cup can be hard because they’ve grown used to making certain movements with their mouths and drinking while reclined. That makes this Munchkin cup a good option. Not only does the weighted straw allow older babies and toddlers to drink in almost any position, but its soft material mimics that of a baby bottle nipple.

Like many baby cups, these need to be thoroughly taken apart to clean to prevent mold and bacteria growth in all of its nooks and crannies. Fortunately, each cup comes with a tool to help make that process a bit easier. 

Price at time of publication: $7

The Details:

• Materials: BPA-free plastic
• Recommended age: 6 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes, top rack only

Best Leak Proof: Re-Play No Spill Sippy Cup

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Why We Like It: Made from recycled milk jugs, these colorful hard plastic cups are leak proof and quite durable.

But Take Note: Make sure to remove the rubber valve in the spout to wash.

If protecting the environment by reducing your use of plastic is at the top of your list of concerns, you’ll love the Re-Play No Spill Sippy Cup. Each hard-spout cup is made from recycled milk jugs. But it’s not just eco-friendly: The textured plastic is easy for small hands to get a grip, especially when holding cold drinks that cause condensation, and the material is durable enough to withstand teething kids, the dishwasher, the microwave, and the freezer. They come in about 32 different fun colors. What’s more, the cups close tight enough to prevent leaks!

Though they’re relatively easy to clean, there is a rubber valve in the spout that needs to come out to do the most thorough job of it.

Price at time of publication: $17 (for 3)

The Details:

• Materials: Recycled plastic milk jugs
• Recommended age: 6 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes

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Best for Breastfed Babies: Munchkin Gentle Transition Cup

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Why We Like It: The flexible spout mimics a nipple, or you can begin by using it with bottle nipples.

But Take Note: No replacement spouts are sold.

Parents and caregivers looking to wean their baby off of the breast and get them accustomed to a sippy cup are likely to have good luck with this gentle transition cup. It has a soft, flexible spout that will make an easier transition for babies who are accustomed to the breast. (If you want an even slower transition, this cup also works with Munchkin Latch nipples.) We also love that it comes with covers, to protect spouts and nipples from dirt and germs when taking it from place to place. Plus, once your child has mastered grasping the cup by the handles, you can remove them to make it look more like a big kids’ cup. 

Unfortunately, you cannot order replacement tops for this cup. So if your baby chews the spout or breaks the valve, you’ll need to purchase a whole new cup. 

Price at time of publication: $7 

The Details:

• Materials: BPA-free plastic
• Recommended age: 4 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes, top rack

Best All-in-One: Grabease Convertible Cup Set

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Help your child move from drinking from a bottle or breast to using a cup with the Grabease Spoutless Sippy Cup. This all-in-one 4-ounce cup works through several different learning stages by giving your child the option to use it with a silicone lid and silicone straw first, then with just a lid, and finally as a regular cup with no lid. According to the brand, the clear cup also helps kids learn about sipping from cups, because they get the visual feedback of seeing the liquid as they drink it—which makes sense to us. It’s also great that you can take apart all three pieces for easy cleaning and sanitizing, and it comes with a brush for cleaning the straw. Plus, the set includes a 1.5-ounce mini cup, so kids can get in a little more practice without the lid.

Just remember to keep an eye on your child while they’re using the cup. It is not leak-proof and if it’s dropped (or let’s be real, thrown) it will spill. 

Price at time of publication: $17 

The Details:

• Materials: BPA-free plastic and silicone
• Recommended age: Not listed
• Dishwasher safe? Yes, top rack

Best For Baby-Led Weaning: BraveJusticeKidsCo Teenie Tiny Silicone BLW Cup

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Why We Like It: These open cups with weighted bottoms help kids learn to sip without a spout.

But Take Note: Their small size means more refilling, and they don’t come in many fun colors.

Improve motor function and help your child meet mealtime milestones with a Teenie Tiny Silicone Developmental Cup from BraveJusticeKidsCo. These weighted cups come in two different varieties, one with handles for younger kids still working on grasping their cups and one without for kids who have better control of their fine motor skills. It lives up to the teenie tiny name and can hold only 2 ounces of your little one’s favorite beverage. That’s a good thing, considering that they don’t have any lid, so there’s less for them to spill. But that also means you’ll probably be refilling it a lot more frequently.

While these cups are promoted as being good for kids who are following the baby-led weaning method they are accessible for any child making the transition from bottles or breast to cup. The silicone texture and shape are very pleasing to the eye and touch, but these cups only come in colors like taupe, mauve, and “blue fusion.”

Price at time of publication: $12 (for 2)

The Details:

• Materials: Silicone
• Recommended age: 18 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes

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Best for Travel: Healthy Sprouts Sippy Cup Lids

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Why We Like It: These very portable lids are great to take on the road, or when your kitchen just doesn’t have the space for dozens of extra plastic cups. 

But Take Note: Frequent use could cause tearing.

No sippy cup? No problem! With these silicone lids, parents and caregivers can turn any cup (or small jar) into a sippy cup. They have a stretchy opening that will cover most standard-size drinking cups and a soft spout top that will be easy on your growing child’s gums. People who don’t have a lot of kitchen cabinet space can store these instead of all those extra cups. Plus they’re great for carrying around in your bag to use at restaurants or for travel.

While the brand claims they’re tear-proof, frequent use may stretch them out and cause them to rip. It’s a good thing they come in packs of five are backed by a 12-month guarantee. 

Price at time of publication: $20 (for 5)

The Details:

• Materials: Silicone
• Recommended age: not listed
• Dishwasher safe? Yes

Best Heavy Duty Option: Munchkin Miracle Stainless Steel 360 Cup

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Why We Like It: It’s a durable, insulated version of the plastic cup we love.

But Take Note: The heavier cup is best for kids 12 months old and up.

If you’re looking for a sippy cup that offers all the benefits of a training cup while being made from a durable material, you might want to check out the stainless steel version of the Munchkin Miracle 360. It offers the same benefits of the original (spoutless and leakproof) but with an insulated finish. 

The 10-ounce cup is better suited to toddlers (12 months or older) because of how heavy and hard to grasp it can be. 

Price at time of publication: $20 (for 5)

The Details:

• Materials: BPA-free plastic and stainless steel
• Recommended age: 12 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes

Best Dishwasher Safe Option: EZPZ Mini Cup and Straw

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Why We Like It: The all-silicone cup gets completely clean in the dishwasher, and it’s ready to use without lid and straw.

But Take Note: It’s not leak-proof.

Designed by a pediatric feeding specialist, the EZPZ Mini Cup offers the best of two worlds, a soft straw for proper oral development with the ability to transition into an opened top cup, for the price of one. This 4-ounce cup keeps portion sizes smaller, which makes things more manageable for when toddlers are drinking out of the cup without a lid, while teaching children everything they need to know about the next phase of self-feeding. Dr. Betty Choi, a mother, pediatrician, and medical writer based in California likes these cups because they’re “great for building eye-hand coordination and autonomy.”

Like other convertible straw cups, this is not leak proof, so look out for messy times ahead. On the bright side, this all-silicone cup is a good option for anyone who tries to avoid putting plastic in the dishwasher, and it doesn’t have many crevices for dirt and mold to hide in.  

Price at time of publication: $17

The Details:

• Materials: Silicone
• Recommended age: 12 months and up
• Dishwasher safe? Yes