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

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

Truly love this little cup!! One of my favorite things about it is that it’s completely silicone, and it only comes apart into three pieces which makes it really easy to wash and clean thoroughly… I don’t have to worry about little areas inside the cup or straw where mold or buildup can get trapped. I’ve used other sippy cups with a lot more pieces, and this one is definitely much simpler to clean and makes me feel like it’s actually totally clean. It’s also lasted really well for us. I used the 5 oz version with my first daughter for a long time, and the only reason we eventually stopped using it was because she started drinking more than 5 oz throughout the day, so a larger cup made more sense at that point. Now I’ve started introducing it to my 7-month-old. She hasn’t quite figured out the straw yet, but I really like that it can be used as a regular little cup or with the straw, so she has different ways to learn. If you’re deciding between the 5 oz and 9 oz versions, I would probably recommend sizing up to the 9 oz if you want to get more use out of it as your child gets older. The 5 oz has been great for us during the earlier stages, but we eventually outgrew the capacity with my first daughter. Overall, this is one of those baby products that I’ve actually used for years and am now using again with my second daughter. It’s simple, easy to clean, durable, and I really like the design. Definitely recommend!

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.

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.

We started using this cup at 4 months when the doctor gave us clearance to start purées and water after meals. Was a great choice. Very easy for the baby to start using right away both open cup and with the straw! Perfect size for little baby hands and the straw is the right size for the baby to not get too much liquid. Easy for the baby to hold without struggling. And super easy to drink out of. We bought some other ones for travel that have a cap on the straw but they just aren’t as good. I will be getting more just to have some to travel with as well as use at the house. 100% would recommend for use by babies just learning to drink. Well worth the money!

Didn’t like how easy the top would pop off but other than that loved the cup.

Love this cup, my 8 month old is already drinking from this very real straw. The most important part for me is that the straw is like a regular straw and not the ones that you have to chew on to get water out. I never liked those straws as they discouraged drinking in my older kids when they were babies. The second most important thing for me is the straight forward design that has no crevices to grow mold. You can wash it multiple times a day without talking a hundred small pieces apart. Also, baby holds the cup by herself and drinks it easily (it’s not leak proof but those come with those challenging non realistic straws. Also, did I mention how cool they look? 😄