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Toddler Cups

It was in the early 60s that a British business man discovered Tommee Tippee and set up a manufacturing unit in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to produce the baby feeding products of cups and accessories. The original cup was designed by a Doctor with a weighted base which prevented it ‘tippping’ over and was embellished with a picture of a dog owned by the plastic company’s producers called ‘Tommee’; hence the name Tommee Tippee. Today the brand is the number one in the UK and Australian baby essentials market with approximately 65% of its overall sales coming via distribution in international markets reaching over 40 countries. In 2020 it won the 'Parenting Brand of the Year' by Made for Mums.

Giant in the baby feeding industry, the brand has repeatedly also been credited a UK Superbrand, paring it with brands such as Nike and Microsoft, as voted by a national poll of UK Consumers. Baby Brands Direct has been an appointed wholesaler of Tommee Tippee baby feeding products since 2008 and offers retailers a powerful selection of innovative, trusted and award winning products. The Gro division offers much sought after textile products including sleepbags, towels and nightlights. 

From new parents to seasoned veterans, there is always a time when they will be looking to introduce a toddler cup. Sometimes they will be needed when they are teething, going through a growth spurt, or in hospital.

Key features of toddler cups include handles to help them grip the cups, have lids to keep content secure and avoid leaks around the house and while travelling. The generally come with a spout or straw to differentiate between milk and juice drinks respectively, but also available with teat to ease transition from bottles. More modern concepts include 360 drinking rims that open with suction to enable flow.

Toddler cups come in a variety of sizes, and parents will want to make sure that the size is appropriate for their toddler development and size. They also come in various fabrications including silicone, plastic, glass, tritan and stainless steel. At Baby Brands Direct retailers can access a vast range of types from leading specialists including MAM, Tommee Tippee, Dr Brown’s, Kikka Boo, Nuby, Bébéconfort and Béaba.

Toddler Cups