5 Best Baby Sippy Cups Compared

A detailed comparison of 5 different baby sippy cups

Finding the right baby sippy cup can be quite a challenge when you’re not sure which one is best.

This post will break it down for you so you can make a more informed decision on which sippy cup is right for your little one.

I just want to point something out before getting started.

All of the sippy cups I’m about to mention I used with Haylee so I’m giving you my firsthand experience. This isn’t some review based on what I’ve read.

I made a comparison chart to easily see these 5 sippy cups compared.

Different types of sippy cups

1. Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup

Price: $13.45 for 2 cups ($6.72 each)

Size: 7 ounces

Drinking style: 360 opening

Pros

This sippy cup is suitable for 6-month-olds and up. It’s relatively simple to teach your baby how to use it.

For Haylee, I first brought it to her mouth without the lid and gave her to drink like that. At around 7 months old, she learned to drink from the rim on her own.

Another advantage of this cup is that it only has 3 parts and it’s dishwasher safe.

Lastly, it barely leaks. Of all the baby sippy cups I tried, this one leaks the least!

If you’re getting started on baby led weaning, you already have a big enough mess to clean up. I’m sure you don’t want to add water spills to that cleanup too.

You can check out this post on 15 baby led weaning first foods if you’re ready to get started on solids and need some ideas.

Cons

It doesn’t come with a cover so you need to buy one separately. I bought this pack of 3 lids to go with it.

Another con is that the handles aren’t removable so you don’t have the opportunity to teach your little one how to hold it without handles.

2. Munchkin Miracle 360 Wildlove Trainer Cup

Price: $7.95

Size: 6 ounces

Drinking style: 360 opening

Pros

For those interested in helping the environment, this sippy cup comes with only recycled and recyclable packaging.

Not only that, when you buy this baby sippy cup, Munchkin donates to the International Fund for Animal Welfare and The Whale Sanctuary Project.

These sippy cups are so cute with different animal designs to choose from.

Besides these, it also has the same pros as the Munchkin 360 cup mentioned above. It’s the same sippy cup just a bit smaller and it comes in different designs.

Cons

It has the same cons as the Munchkin 360 cup from above.

However, there’s an additional con to this baby sippy cup which I only discovered after having it for almost a year.

One of the things that Haylee loves doing is chewing on the bottom edge of the sippy cup.

After all this time, the plastic design started peeling off and that is a definite choking hazard so I had to throw it out.

3. Munchkin Any Angle Click Lock Weighted Straw Trainer Cup

Price: $5.75

Size: 7 ounces

Drinking style: weighted straw

Pros

This sippy cup is great because it comes with a built-in cover. No need to buy a separate cover when taking your little one out with this cup!

Another benefit of this sippy cup is that it uses a straw so it’s a perfect way to teach your little one how to suck from a straw.

It’s much better for their oral development than other kinds of baby sippy cups.

Cons

Although I just mentioned the straw aspect being a pro, it can also be a con.

The reason is that it takes much longer to teach your baby to use it. For us, Haylee only learned to use this at around 10 months.

Another con is that it’s not great at preventing leaks. I’m not even sure where it leaks from but there would just be so much water around it when it would be lying on its side.

It’s also really difficult to wash. It comes with a thin brush to clean the straw but it’s annoying to deal with every day.

4. OXO Tot Transitions Straw Cup with Removable Handles

Price: $10.99

Size: 6 ounces

Drinking style: straw

Pros

This baby sippy cup is an excellent option for several reasons!

Firstly, it comes with a built-in cover so that’s convenient for on the go.

Another nice feature about this baby sippy cup with a straw is that it has measurement markings so you can keep track of how much your baby drinks.

Also, this sippy cup has removable handles which makes for an excellent transition cup when your little one is capable of holding it without handles.

Cons

Like the Munchkin straw sippy cup, this one is also difficult to teach your little one to use. It’s geared more for older babies.

Another con is that it has many parts, so cleaning this sippy cup is a hassle.

Not only that, it started leaking after a few weeks of using it so that’s a real bother.

5. Bunnytoo Baby Sippy Cup with Weighted Straw

Price: $13.99

Size: 8 ounces

Drinking style: weighted straw

Pros

This is one of the best sippy cups with a straw!

I love that it comes with animal designs on it. You can choose between a few different colors and animals.

Plus, it has a really secure lid which is great.

The handles are removable so that’s helpful when teaching your baby to hold it without handles.

Also, from our experience, Haylee loves biting on the ends of the handles. It’s almost like a built-in teether toy there.

Another benefit to this baby sippy cup is that it has measurement markings so you can see how much your little one drinks.

Cons

I only have two cons for this baby sippy cup.

The first one is that it started leaking after a couple of months. I have no idea how it happened but I wanted to use it the other day and when I tilted it on its side, water just came out.

The second con is that it has lots of parts to it.

Washing this sippy cup was a bit of a nightmare, especially since it didn’t say anywhere in the description that it’s dishwasher safe. So I had to wash it all by hand.

Comparison chart

Here’s a chart to easily break down the basic components for choosing a baby sippy cup.

My choice in baby sippy cups

After trying all 5 of these sippy cups for babies, I can say that the only one I still use today is the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup.

It’s the best baby sippy cup I’ve tried!

The main reason for that is because it barely leaks. I can’t stand having water leaking all over the floor or stroller when the sippy cup is just left there.

All the other cups I had to throw out at some point because of the leaking.

The problem is that the product descriptions always say “leak-proof”, “spill-proof”, and other appealing terms like that. However, in my experience, it’s not really true.

That’s why I wrote my honest review of these 5 sippy cups after trying all of them.

18 months+ best sippy cup

If you’re little one is 18 months or older, then you should ignore my recommendation above because I have recently found the best, leak-proof, sturdy, and convenient sippy cup on the market!

Introducing… the Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Steel Sippy Cup. I bought one just to try out and I loved it that I bought a second one.

Pros

This sippy cup is full of pros:

• It’s stainless steel so it keeps the water cold all day, perfect for hot summer days
• No leaks, not even once!
• It’s durable and can withstand toddlers throwing them
• It’s a straw cup so it’s great for oral development
• Dishwasher safe

There are no cons so I’m not even going to include a section for that. I’ve had these sippy cups for several months now and Haylee and I love them.

Oh, just a small con is that they’re only geared for 18 months and up so if your little one is younger, I’m not sure it’s a suitable option.

To wrap up

I hope you’re now able to choose which sippy cup is most suitable for your little one.

If you’re using a different baby sippy cup that you’re happy with, let me know in the comments. I’m always open to trying a new cup!

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