Tommee Tippee Free Flow First Cup Sippy Cup with Fold-Down, Leak-Proof Spout, 4m+, Red and Turquoise, 2 Pack

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Looking for something that will keep your DC’s drinks cool? Insulated cups can help and we like the look of this one, as Munchkin is generally a loved brand by parents - including Mumsnetters. It keeps drinks cool for up to 10 hours in the insulated, double-walled stainless steel cup. We’re always fans of a product that does two jobs at once, like this clever little beaker which also functions as a nightlight! Invented by a dad and industrial engineer, the Litecup has a smart, well-thought-through design in a range of colours. It’s a 360-degree free-flow spout to let children sip from any side of the cup; it has easy-to-grab handles; and it boasts a light-up base. Just bear in mind that if you're using the lid for nighttimes, it won’t be completely free-flow. We have lots of Klean Kanteens here. They can be pricey, but have really lasted and certainly do the job. Love the wide openings for ice cubes etc.” - recommended by Mumsnet user, IndecentFeminist Our Verdict

Trying to reduce your plastics? You’ll love Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel water bottles for kids as it’s a bottle for life, which reduces wastage. The Classic Sippy comes with a spill-proof sippy cap and dust cover for little ones, but it’s also compatible with Klean Kanteen's bamboo, sports and loop mouth pieces so it can grow with your child. The bottle itself is virtually bomb-proof - it doesn’t scratch or dent, so it'll survive as time goes by. Just don’t lose it (eek!). This smart cup by baby feeding gurus Tommee Tippee is a great design if you have a ‘biter’ on your hands. The tough spout (with a semi-soft part for comfort, to be gentle on tender gums) can stand gummy chewing and even first teeth. And because it’s made using Bacshield antibacterial silver ion technology, the spout won’t become a home for germs to hide in, even if it does get the odd bite mark.Now, refit the filter to the water hopper and refill the unit with cold water. Run a test by selecting, “4oz Feed” on the dial and pressing the Start/Stop button. This will dispense a small amount of cold water into the container. Pricey but can replace the spout if needed, rather than the whole thing (just don't lose it, kids!) We used an Avent spouted cup, then an Anyway Up Cup - never took a bottle” - recommended by Mumsnet user, AnnieHM Our Verdict

Capacity: 400ml | Recommended age: 3 years+ | Material: Plastic (50% recycled material) What we love Doidy Cups may not look terribly modern. In fact, this same design has been around since the 1950s but we say: if it ain’t broke, why fix it? The Doidy is a slanted cup that's easier for babies to sip from than an ordinary open cup. It’s loved by healthcare professionals because of the independence it brings, the fact that it’s an open cup (the Holy Grail of cup training!) and the way it helps children to develop hand-eye coordination. The downside? You might end up with a few spills on the floor. It can feel quite overwhelming to introduce a new way of drinking to your baby, especially at a time when you're also contending with the mess weaning brings along. Here's some advice from baby experts the NCT: Spoutless/flat lid: Lastly, there are cups with a flat lid - no spout at all. Like the Munchkin on this list, they’re sometimes called 360 cups. Kids can drink from any angle so it resembles a normal cup, but it still has a lid (often, this seals shut after use) to prevent spills. To further support the development of their grown-up drinking skills, our 360° Easiflow trainer cup comes with easy-grip handles designed for tiny hands. The handles ensure the cup doesn’t slip out of baby’s hands whilst aiding the development of the hand-eye coordination required to hold, lift, and sip, all while sitting upright.Munchkin Miracle 360. Was the only thing my daughter would drink out of. Tried loads of different cups before, but she refused them all” - tried and tested by MyLittlePony374. Our Verdict A spout-less drinking cup allows babies to develop grown-up drinking skills whist supporting their oral development. Recommended by dentists, open cup drinking from an early age has been shown to help promote proper tongue placement and oral motor skills whilst helping to prevent possible tooth decay. Capacity: 200ml | Recommended age: 6 months+ | Material: Polypropylene, stainless steel, silicone What we love Capacity: 250ml | Recommended age: 6 months+ | Material: Polypropylene, High Density Polyethylene and Thermo Plastic Elastomer What we love To do this, first unplug the machine and remove the lid, water hopper and bottle stand, setting the filter to one side (top side down). Clean them using hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly with cold water, before allowing to dry naturally (do not use cloths or tea towels to dry).