

I should mention that when my son shakes the cup vigorously some milk may bubble out through the straw. Pura Kiki products are on the expensive side, but they are easy to clean, and last through multiple stages (see preceding paragraph) and kids, and best of all, they DO NOT LEAK! I attach one to the high chair with this strap and it hangs upside down off the side of the high chair throughout most of mealtime with no water on the floor (see images above). I think this snack container from a different brand is much easier for toddlers to manage (though it is plastic). There are two components that I have not tried - a silicone sports flip top so that you and your older kids can use the bottle too, and a snack top, so you can use the bottle to hold puffs and other snacks. The cup part comes in two sizes and can be used interchangeably with a nipple, spout or straw on Pura Kiki cups (though the cup that you purchase will come with only one of the three, so you will need to buy the others separately). Sippy / Straw Cup My Favorite All-in-One Cup

This cup is great as a first "learner" cup because the handles make it very easy for baby to grab, tilt and bring to his mouth. My doctor recommended that we introduce water at six months (2-6 oz/day). This was an issue with an old version of the Pura Kiki cup and other cups. If you find a dot at the bottom of your insulated stainless steel cups, this indicates that it contains lead. Lead concerns: In January 2017 reports came out that there are low levels of lead in certain insulated stainless steel cups and the paint on this cup. At about age 1-1.5 this cup in plastic or stainless steel for milk and also initially for water, and at about age 1.5-2 I would switch to this cup for water (available in plastic or stainless steel, and these replacement straws from another brand ). Summary: I find it easiest to transition from a bottle with this straw cup, which can be used for milk or water.
