Squeeze & Sip Straw Cups - Pink/Purple/Blue - 3 Count

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My baby loves these cups- he took to them right away after trying a few “cuter” cups that just weren’t functional. They travel well and are easy to clean. They don’t leak and hold up well to tons of throwing and abuse. The size makes it easy for them to hold as well

I avoid plastic as much as possible for my son, but it’s hard to teach how to use a straw with glass bottles! I got this and it made it so easy for my son to learn to use a straw. I’d squeeze it a little and then he quickly picked it up. This is super lightweight so my son doesn’t have an issue holding it himself. He picks it up and easily lifts it to his mouth. This is surprisingly easy to clean too. It’s 3 parts, but it’s not bad at all to clean. I’m tired of cleaning dishes and a million different bottles. So when I saw this, I was really annoyed at the three parts, but when I cleaned it, it really was easy. I don’t feel comfortable putting this in the dishwasher because the plastic feels thinner. Plus I want to avoid putting plastic in the dishwasher. The see through plastic is great and it holds a lot of liquid even though it doesn’t appear like it can. Highly recommend this. I purchased three sets of these and it’s been really nice to use. Now my son knows how to use a straw!!

The First Years sippy cup has been amazing for helping my baby learn how to drink from a straw. The straw is easy for him to use, and he picked it up pretty quickly. I also love that it’s spill proof, so I don’t have to worry about leaks or messes when he throws it around or carries it everywhere. It’s easy to clean, durable, and perfect for transitioning from bottles to straw cups. Definitely recommend for babies learning to drink independently and you can encourage the sucking motion by pressing on the cup it’s very helpful. It’s easy to clean and small enough to hold. I’ve had these cups for 2 months now and they’re still intact and new.

We have used this cup for about a year, starting when our toddler was around one year old. It is a great size for small hands, comes apart easily, and does a very good job of keeping juice inside without spilling. For us, it worked better than a traditional sippy cup because the liquid stays inside even when the cup is tipped over. The main drawbacks are that the flow can sometimes be very slow and the straw is difficult to clean thoroughly. Overall, it has worked well and held up through regular use, but these issues keep it from being a five-star product. It is still a very good first straw cup for a toddler.

This was the only cup that helped my little one master drinking with a straw! We tried so many different cups, weighted straws, large handles, etc - no luck. She kept getting frustrated. But these simple squeeze cups did the trick. I assisted for the first two days and no she is a straw-drinking champ all on her own. Note: these cups are definitely spill-resistant but not necessarily leak-proof. A hard drop or a throw by a baby will result in some leakage, but not a deal breaker for us. They are affordable, simple to take apart and clean, and have held up great in the dishwasher.

I love these straw cups! Once my son started solids at 6 months, we decided to try him on a straw cup to make sure he was staying hydrated enough throughout the day, as recommended by his pediatrician. I wasn’t sure how long it would take for him to get the hang of it since he hadn’t even taken a bottle since the newborn days. I kid you not, this cup taught him how to drink from a straw within a day or two. It’s super helpful that you can squeeze a little bit of water into the straw to give them kind of a head start with their first sip. I love that the straw itself is thick enough to withstand my teething little dude’s chomping, while also remaining flexible and soft in case he misses his mouth and pokes his face. The cup itself is pretty leak proof. It’ll drip a bit if there’s water in the straw, but won’t cause a huge mess. I also very much like that you can see exactly how much water is in the cup to make sure they’re drinking enough. Great quality and you really can’t beat the price for three!

I’m really happy with these straw cups for my 9-month-old daughter! She was able to learn how to use the straw with very little effort. The squeezable design makes it easy to gently help them drink and understand how the straw works. The silicone straw is soft and gentle on her gums, and the cup size is perfect for little hands. They’re also easy to clean and great for transitioning away from bottles. Definitely a great choice for babies learning to drink independently!

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.