Olababy Silicone Straw Training Cup, Infant to Toddler Sippy Cup, Mint 5oz

I purchased this as a transitional cup for my 12-18 month old toddler when we were moving from bottles to a straw cup, and overall it has worked very well for that purpose. One of the main reasons I chose it is that the cup, lid, and straw are all made of silicone. It also comes with two different straws, which is a great feature for transitioning younger children. One has a slower-flow valve, while the other provides a more regular flow, so you can change the straw as your child becomes more comfortable drinking from the cup. My child was able to start with the slower flow straw and quickly transition to the regular flow straw. Even without handles, the cup is easy for little hands to hold. It’s also very easy to take apart and clean, and it’s dishwasher safe. There are two downsides worth knowing before purchasing. First, it is not leakproof, so I wouldn’t consider this a cup that you can toss into a diaper bag without worrying about spills. This is more for helping baby hold the cup and practice or drinking at the dinner table. Second, if you’re planning to use this for breastmilk or another liquid that needs to be warmed, the silicone doesn’t transfer heat efficiently enough to easily warm the contents while they’re inside the cup. I found it much more practical to warm the milk separately and then pour it into this cup. This isn’t necessarily a problem with the cup itself, but it is something I wish I had considered when purchasing it specifically for the bottle-to-cup transition. The price is a little higher than I would normally expect for a toddler cup, but overall I think it’s fair for the quality and design. I would recommend this for parents looking for a simple silicone cup to help transition a toddler from bottles to straws, especially because of the two different straw options. Just be aware that it isn’t leakproof and plan to warm milk separately before transferring it into the cup.

I must say, I am thoroughly impressed by these sippies. The smaller size was perfect to teach my baby how to drink from a straw. They designed this so intentionally. When you put the lid on the cup, the straw fills with liquid higher than the liquid in the cup. This blew my mind because I’ve tried teaching other children how to drink from a straw and it’s actually quite hard to teach them to continue sucking over and over until the liquid finally reaches their mouth. In my experience the child would quit sucking because there was no payoff. I couldn’t get them to do it until they were old enough to understood my verbal instructions to keep trying until they finally got the liquid. But this design completely bypasses that whole problem! On the smaller sized cup, the liquid came up almost to the tip at the end of the straw. This was ingenious on the part of the designers! They balance the seal and the air pressure to fill the straw when you put the lid on! This made teaching my baby how to drink from a straw basically 100% intuitive because liquid was in her mouth after one suck. I didn’t have to try to coach her to suck again and again for an extended amount of time before the liquid actually came into her mouth. This completely delighted me. It made my very tough job of teaching how to suck long enough to get the liquid basically nonexistent. It did the job for me. I will say that this awesome feature was one that I had to balance with the air hole on the lid. At first the liquid spilled out of the straw again and again for me. But when I finally realized the hole was clogged in the manufacturing process, I stuck a pin in it and clear it enough that I didn’t have that issue. You should know the smaller size and the larger size are actually made differently. I loved this because I felt like the smaller one was designed to teach a baby and the larger one is for a child who already understands. The larger has a stopper in the straw for backflow and the smaller has none. The stopper makes the sucking a little harder for a baby because you actually have to collapse the straw or suck it hard enough. The air holes are also different between the two sizes, my guess is to address the difference in how high up the straw the liquid goes when you put the lid on. The thing that just impressed me so much was how thoughtful the design was. I’m just completely delighted. Yeah, if your kid drops this on the floor and you don’t pick it up it will leak. (I think the smaller size is more likely to leak because it doesn’t have the backstop feature.) But when my kids have dropped it, I just pick it up and there is maybe a drop or two at most if you don’t let it just sit on its side. It’s nothing like it’s immediately spraying everywhere. It’s still pretty contained. So impressed! This really hit my ‘delight’ button. Now ordering a bigger size for my baby who learned from this product how to suck from a straw.

I’m on my second time purchasing the Olababy Silicone Training Cup! I used this exact cup to straw-train my firstborn, and now I’m using it again with my youngest. It makes the transition to drinking from a straw so intuitive and easy. I’ve recommended it to several parent friends over the years. What Makes It Great: Easiest Straw Trainer: Out of all the cups we’ve tried, this is by far the easiest design for a baby to grasp and figure out quickly. Durable & Soft: Great material for little hands, gums, and teeth—it can take a drop without breaking or cracking. One Quick Cleaning Tip (The Catch): Dishwasher Film: Like many silicone baby products, after several dishwasher cycles, it can start to look a bit worn or accumulate a faint soap/water spot film. Fix: I occasionally give it a quick hand scrub with hot water and mild dish soap to strip away any detergent residue and keep it looking fresh. Bottom Line: Despite the quick dishwashing extra step, the design itself is unbeatable for early straw training. Highly recommend if you want a reliable, hassle-free transition cup

The Olababy silicone training cup with straw lid is a solid choice for toddlers who are learning to drink independently. The cup is made from soft, high-quality silicone that feels safe, durable, and easy for small hands to grip. The size is just right for toddlers, and the lightweight design makes it easy for them to handle on their own. The straw works well and doesn’t require too much suction, which is helpful for beginners transitioning from bottles or sippy cups. It encourages proper drinking technique and supports oral development. The silicone material is gentle on gums and teeth, which is a big plus. Cleaning is straightforward since the cup and straw come apart easily, allowing for thorough washing. It also holds up well to regular use and cleaning without losing shape or texture. The main drawback is that it’s not fully spill-proof—if tipped over or squeezed, some liquid can leak. While this is understandable for a training cup, it does require a bit of supervision, especially during early use. Overall, it’s a thoughtfully designed, high-quality cup that works well for daily use, with just minor limitations.

If I spent as much time studying in school as I have researching baby cups I could have gotten a doctorates degree. And after everything... I still haven't found the perfect cup, but I haven't given up hope. I like this cup a lot, I got this cup when baby was 7 months to help transition from bottles to straws and cups, baby is 11 months now and I use this cup more than any others. Things I like: It's so cute! I really love the color and that its opaque so I can see how much liquid is in it. It's really easy for my baby to hold. The straw has a stopper so it cant be pulled out. It has a lid and it fits really well. It's super easy to clean (I only hand wash it as silicone can end up holding soap flavor). It has a flared bottom and that's always important. The cup has ounce markers. Things I don't like/wish were different: Volume, I wish it was a little larger, if you fill it too close to the top and put the lid on you will have an overflow, so I can only fill it 3/4th full and need to get a refill through dinner. If the cup is full and it tips over (a.k.a the baby throws it overboard) liquid will spill out of the straw. And lastly price, felt like a lot of money to spend on a cup... but I bought it anyway because I'm desperately seeking perfection. It's pretty good, until I find my perfect match, this one is at the top of my recommend list for a first transition cups.

We recieved this cup in the mail yesterday, I washed it and tested the straw by myself before giving it to my baby. The suction works just like any regular straw which I LOVE because it means she will learn how to use it. Yeah she's gagged once when sucking up too much water but she's already learning how to control how much water she brings up. When I gave this to my daughter for the first time I wasn't expecting her to know how to use it within the first day but suddenly my husband and I looked over and she'd figured it out. I recommend doing a trick I found online (I only did it a few times) where you: put the straw in the water, put your finger over the top of the straw so that it grabs a small drop of water, then hover the straw over their mouth and feed the drop to them until they start doing an "O" shape with their lips, then put the straw back into the cup and give it to them normal. Within a few minutes she'd started using it correctly. The texture of this cup is super soft but the material itself is firm. I like this because my daughter and chew on the cup when she's teething without it being hard and painful. The bottom is a bit flared and weighted so that its stable when she sets it down but the cup itself is very lightweight (aka easy for my daughter to throw). I didn't realize how tiny it would be! But it's the perfect size for baby hands to comfortably hold onto. It also stores more than enough water for her age (9months). I don't think it'd be enough for 2+ years. The entire time she had it she was flipping the cup over and rolling it and we didn't have any issues with water spilling out. Maybe a few drops but not too much. However, the cup also was less than half full. The cup arrived quickly after it shipped! It was packaged in a bag and even came with a little straw cleaner. I highly recommend this cup if you are skipping the sippy cup like we did.

We had zero learning curve with this one which is great. The weighted bottom keeps it from wobbling when she sets it down, the top stays on nice and secure, and it is easy for her to hold with both hands. Silicone feels sturdy and well made overall. A couple of honest things though, when I tested the straw myself there is more resistance than I expected. It also leaks if tipped on its side because of a vent hole at the top, so heads up for diaper bag use. We are keeping it but it is not one I would buy multiples of. Good cup, just not our forever one! ✅ Weighted base, secure top, easy to grasp, toddler figured out straw right away ⚠️ Leaks on its side, more straw resistance than expected

This is the second time I've purchased this cup. I had this brand cup for my first son and repurchased it again for my second. I spent a crazy amount of time researching cups to transition to from a bottle with my first and this was by far one of the best options that I found. Is it perfect? No. But it comes pretty darn close. One of the features that I liked most was the free flowing straw. My son doesn't have to bite the straw to release the liquid. As adults we don't do that, so I didn't want him to learn that was the proper way to use a straw. However, because of that this is not a leak proof cup. If you're looking for leak proof - keep it moving. Haha. The cup is a bit transparent. I can see exactly how much liquid is inside the cup without having to open it. As an added bonus, the cup has oz measurement markings on the cup. The cup has a nice weight to it, but not so heavy that it's a chore for my sons to pick it up to drink from. Size is perfect for little baby/toddler hands to hold. The biggest drawbacks for me, were it's size and price. I wish that the cup was larger than 5oz. And since it is on the smaller size, I wish the price was not as steep. Overall, pretty decent cup... Enough so, that I purchased twice.