Best Straw Cup For Babies 2024

Pediatric speech-language pathologists and founders of Wee Talkers, Carly Tulloch and Katie Sterbenz, both recommend this popular (and pretty) silicone straw starter cup from Ezpz. “Open cups should come before straw cups,” notes Tulloch, who likes to introduce straw cups after babies are successful taking tiny sips from an open one. This modern mini cup and straw training system, developed by a feeding specialist and a speech-language pathologist, allows parents to do just that.

The lid and straw can be removed to practice drinking from an open cup at home, and then once babies get the hang of sipping and swallowing, the lid can be added back on for on the go. It’s durable, dishwasher-safe and is made from 100% silicone that’s free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalate and latex. It’s also the perfect size for tiny hands to hold and pick up, with a weighted bottom to help prevent tipping. If you’re stressed about spills, however, it’s worth noting this cup isn’t exactly leak-proof, even with the lid and straw on.

This budget-friendly cup comes highly recommended by feeding therapists and parents alike, who praise how easy it is to teach your baby to independently drink from a straw since it works by gently squeezing the liquid to the top of the straw for baby to sip. In fact, many reviewers report this cup worked instantly and their little ones quickly got the hang of straw drinking.

This affordable set comes with four easy-to-hold Honey Bear Cups and eight thick, flexible straws so you have an extra set on hand for when baby chews too hard or you inevitably lose one. It also comes with a straw cleaner to get straws squeaky clean. “My 9-month-old took to these on day one and figured out how to drink from a straw because of them,” writes one verified Amazon reviewer. “They are cute, easy to clean and are squeezable to help baby drink.”

Tulloch and Sterbenz suggested this popular soft silicone straw cup, which has over 3,000 5-star reviews and comes in the cutest pastel colors. It’s made of high purity grade silicone and is free of harmful chemicals like BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates. Designed by pediatric feeding experts, it features a wide, weighted based for extra stability and to help minimize spillage, as well as a non-slip surface so little ones as young as 6 months can easily grasp it. It’s clear too, which is great for babes who want to know what’s inside and for parents to see at a glance how much their child has drank. Use it as mini open cup, or with the lid and straw once they’re ready.

While it’s not spill-proof, the straw can’t be pulled out and one reviewer calls it “a pretty solid cup even if it drops.” 

True to it’s name, this premium straw sippy cup is seriously spill-proof, whether your baby slings it across the table, drops it from the high chair or flips it upside down. Instead of a valve, it uses a cross-cut straw to eliminate leakage without the resistance so sucking liquid up isn’t a challenge. It’s made of extra durable medical-grade plastic that’s BPA and phthalate free, and is microwave and top rack dishwasher-safe. It comes with a soft silicone straw that can be used two ways: without the tube (like a spout cup) when lying down or with the tube for sitting and standing.

“We love this cup,” writes one reviewer. “It came recommended by my son’s feeding/speech therapist. It’s easier to suck with this straw, it truly doesn’t spill, it’s way easier to clean and the handle rotates so it’s easier to rotate the cup to get to the water.”

A weighted straw cup “ensures the baby can drink from any angle, which is great for development,” says Warsh. It can also lead to less frustration for parents and babies who are used to tipping back their bottles to drink or simply want to get every last drop.

The bestselling B.box receives high marks for overall ease of use and cleaning, with easy-grip handles to encourage even more independence and a steel weighted straw that moves with the liquid. Flip the lid closed to help prevent leaks in between drinks. There is a valve in the straw to minimize spills when the cup drops, which may not be ideal for young babies just learning to drink, but parents of notorious cup throwers (it’s me, hi) certainly appreciate it.

This tiny 4-ounce straw training cup makes the transition from bottle to cup a little easier for—and on—everyone. A thoughtful, 2-in-1 design allows it convert from an open cup to a lidded straw cup in an instant. Made of soft, food-grade silicone, it’s easy to grip, gentle on gums and the gently-weighted base provides stability on the table or high chair to help prevent accidents, though spills will undoubtedly happen.

“Love this cup for transitioning from a bottle,” writes one verified Amazon purchaser. “It took two attempts and she was using this straw cup. I also love that it’s a great open cup for baby to practice with too. It’s small so you can start with just a little liquid for those guaranteed spills when teaching to use a cup.” 

I love this chic stainless steel straw cup, which makes going anywhere with my very active and spill-prone 1-year-old way easier. It’s vacuum insulated to keep liquids hot or cold for up to 6 hours, and like the Grosmimi cup highlighted above, features a cross cut straw to keep leaks from happening—I can confidently confirm this cup doesn’t leak after many months of abuse too.

The flip top is perhaps the best feature, as parents can simply close it to lock and throw in the diaper bag for stress-free travel, while toddlers can easily push to unlock it when they’re old enough to grab a drink on their own. It comes in several adorable and modern designs too, including bears, cherries and olives.

I have the silicone Everything Sippy cup for my now-toddler, and to say I’m obsessed would be an understatement. This vibrant, versatile cup still looks brand new after a year of use, and the colors are so fun and inviting for babies and parents alike.

It can be used as a sippy cup, a straw cup, an open cup or even a snack cup with the purchase of The Everything Snack Lid. The top lid also reverses as a weighted suction base so parents can stress less about mess and focus more on letting their little one learn to sip out of a straw. The suction lid can be flipped back to a flat base as your child grows, or used to store the straw in transport so it doesn’t get gross in your diaper bag. The options truly are endless, and the quality is unparalleled. I also like that the straw has a middle stopper so it can’t be yanked out by baby.