As babies grow into toddlers, parents should encourage them to do things independently – thus building up skills and confidence while they eat, drink and play. Toddler cups are an essential part of weaning children off bottles and breast milk and introducing them to the concept of drinking from an adult cup. These cups give them the opportunity to hone their hand-eye coordination and their fine motor skills, giving them the chance to use their fingers and wrists to lift and turn the cup with their hands. Transitioning from bottle to toddler cup allows children to exercise their face muscles, tongue, and soft palate – all of which help to improve speech! Many cups are designed to be spill-proof, so parents don’t need to worry about mess and spillages while their child learns how to drink by themselves.
Tommee Tippee is a world-renowned brand with multiple awards and an excellent reputation. The brand has developed an extensive range of toddler cups to suit various tastes and requirements – with simple budget options for those seeking a cheaper cup, or cups with cute designs and an array of features for those who value style and functionality. There are straw and spout options available, depending on the parent’s preference. All of Tommee Tippee’s cups have been designed with healthy oral development in mind, so they are gentle on teeth and gums.
Tommee Tippee’s Essentials First Cup is one of their simple models. Available in four different colours, the cup is an attractive option with easy to hold handles and a fold down, leakproof spout. On the side of the cup, there are two helpful juice lines, so parents can accurately measure out the 1: 10 juice to water ratio! The Tommee Tippee Weaning Sippee 190ml Cup is suitable from 4 months and features a clever two-piece valve that allows liquid to flow easily through the spout when children want to drink, but keeps the cup fully spill proof when not in use!
The Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw 300ml Cup is suitable from 6 months and includes a flexible, weighted straw that allows toddlers to drink from any angle, while the ergonomic handles are perfect for tiny hands. This cup supports a healthy development of the mouth, jaw and teeth and has been accredited by the Oral Health Foundation. Both this cup and the Weaning Sippee cup feature INTELLIVALVE™, a unique anti-leak technology! This valve can withstand internal pressure, meaning the cup won’t leak even when it is turned upside down or shaken – fantastic for taking on the go in pushchairs, or even for clumsy hands that drop cups frequently. These cups also feature BACSHIELD™ antibacterial, silver-ion technology. BACSHIELD™ provides antibacterial product protection by preventing the growth of unwanted microbes that can cause product degradation, discoloration, staining or odour. These cups also feature cute animal designs and neutral colours.
Tommee Tippee’s Insulated Sippee cups are perfect for days out at the park or for use at school. These cups are double wall insulated, meaning drinks stay cooler for longer. The insulated base also minimises condensation. Having cool water on hand helps to encourage drinking throughout the day and ensures that children stay hydrated during play. The durable one-piece spout of the Insulated Sippee cup is gentle on little mouths and tough against biting!
Tommee Tippee have a wide range of toddler cups available – as well as award-winning products in a variety of baby and nursery categories. Check out the full range at Baby Brands Direct, leading UK wholesaler of nursery goods.