As a child grows, their nutritional needs change and they gradually move from milk to solid foods as they enter the weaning stage. As they’re no longer getting much needed water from their food, parents need to find a way to introduce liquids to their little one in a way that supports the independent feeding they’re trying to encourage. Toddler cups are an essential part of parenting life – allowing children to drink independently but also supporting their still developing motor skills.
Parents can introduce their baby to drinking from a toddler cup from around 6 months old. Using a cup without a protruding spout will help your baby learn to sip, which is a great way to get them used to drinking from a cup without a teat. A spout-less cup is also beneficial for baby’s teeth, as the lack of a spout helps reduce the risk of misalignment.
The Munchkin 360 Miracle Trainer Cup is perfect for toddlers that are learning to drink independently. This innovative cup was invented with both parents and kids in mind and was the first on the market to offer its 360 design – which some other brands have emulated. The Munchkin 360 Miracle Trainer Cup is the number one toddler cup on the market, with impressive sales. Together with the Munchkin Miracle Sippy Cup and the Tip and Sip Straw Cup, the Miracle Trainer Cup has given Munchkin dominance of the toddler cup category – with these cups accounting for 66% of total EMEA Cups Sales!
One of the biggest issues of a toddler finding their independence with food and drink is the mess that they make. Parents find their valuable time is spent cleaning up after their little one. Munchkin has thought about this with their Miracle range of cups and have effectively solved the problem. The innovative design of this brightly coloured cup helps to prevent leaks and spillages. The clever one-way valve on the Munchkin 360 Miracle Trainer Cup is not intrusive and lies flat against the rim, allowing children to drink from any side of the cup. This means that when they move on to open cups, the process of sipping will feel familiar and natural to them. The lip on the cup is designed to seal when it is not being used, only allowing fluid to flow when children suck on the valve. This cup is recommended by dentists, as the flat design helps to promote healthy oral development.
Drinking from anywhere around the rim, like a regular cup, helps support normal muscle development in a child’s mouth. It also helps to reduce frustration while learning to drink independently as children aren’t required to coordinate their movements as precisely as they would be when using a cup with a spout. The handles at the sides of the cup allow children to easily grip and manoeuvre the cup into position, helping them refine their movements and gross motor skills. As it has no spouts or straws, the Miracle 360 Cup is easy to clean and is also dishwasher safe, making it a godsend for busy parents.
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- Number one selling cup in the toddler cup market
- 360° edge allows drinking from any side of the cup
- Helps children transition to an open cup
- Spout free design is dentist recommended for oral development
- Cup valve automatically seals when child stops drinking to eliminate spills and leaks
- Handles are easy for little hands to hold
- Easy to clean, with no extra valves or parts
- Top rack dishwasher safe
- BPA free
Munchkin’s mission is to be the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world and their products are made with innovation and parents in mind. Check out the full range of Munchkin cups available to buy wholesale, exclusively from Baby Brands Direct.