Everyone loves a good sippy cup. They’re useful, they’re fun, and they’re often an invaluable accessory for that stage of a child’s development. In a perfect world, you would even be able to turn almost any cup into a sippy cup should you need to do so.

While that’s not quite what you get from these Sippy Cup Lids by MrLifeHack, they still offer something close enough to that dream scenario to make them worth considering if you’re looking for a slightly different option.

The idea here is relatively simple. You just put one of these lids on most glasses, cups, and mugs, and many children of the appropriate age range will be able to then use that container as a sippy cup. While you may find that some oddly shaped cups don’t quite work as well, this design really does work with just about any cup you can imagine.

The benefits of this design are probably pretty obvious. It’s much easier to carry these around than it is to carry around multiple (or even just one) specifically designed sippy cup, they allow you to turn other cups into a sippy cup should you be in a situation that calls for you to do so, and there’s really no upkeep involved.

While these lids are only really as good as the cup you adhere them to, they’re certainly nice to have around for what they offer.

Straws may have a bad rep in the modern world when it comes to adults, but they’re still incredibly useful for sippy cups. After all, the purpose of a sippy cup is to make sipping easier, and that’s what straws are designed for.

The problem is finding a sippy cup with a straw that is actually worth your time and money. Fortunately, we have this Bendy Straw Cup from Phillips.

Simply put, this is one of the best sippy cups in terms of the quality of its straw. It’s flexible, it’s safe for your teeth, and you can easily draw liquid from it while reducing the need to tip the cup and potentially spill what’s inside.

While this cup’s design does make it slightly more prone to falling if it’s left on uneven surfaces, it still boasts some admirable leak protection. Of course, that’s really just an added benefit considering that the design of this model means that leaking is only really a worry if the cup is dropped from a higher distance.

If you want a cup that looks good, is easy-to-use, and accounts for the sensitive, growing teeth of the kids that are most likely to use it, then we can’t really come up with too many reasons why you shouldn’t consider this cup.

It’s hard enough to find a good sippy cup, but finding a great sippy cup that’s also disposable is a whole different issue. The fact of the matter is that there are few such cups that are safe, effective, and genuinely disposable for when you’re in need of such a design.

However, First Years Take & Toss Spill Proof Straw Cups essentially offer you all of those benefits.

First off, let’s talk about what we mean by “disposable.” This cup isn’t exactly the same as the red plastic cups that we tend to use at parties and other events. They’re not specifically designed to be tossed whenever you please, and you can actually use them more than once as long as you wash them properly.

The upside, though, is that you can safely dispose of these cups if you lose them, need them for a party, or encounter any other situations where just having one go-to cup isn’t really a viable option. They also boast a simple design that makes them easier to hold and drink from than some similar cups out there.

While this won’t necessarily become your kid’s favorite sippy cup, and this model is really best for older kids, it’s pretty great for what it offers.

You might think that the best sippy cups don’t necessarily need to be the best looking sippy cups, but that’s not always true. It’s actually a benefit to have sippy cups that also look good. Not only does it help you identify them from a legion of similar looking designs out there, but a great look will also make them more appealing to your child.

So, as far as looks go, there are few better options out there than the Contigo Spill-Proof Kids Tumbler.

Available in a variety of appealing designs, this sippy cup benefits from a degree of personality that you surprisingly don’t see from even the best sippy cups out there. Again, you’d be amazed how much you (and your kid) enjoy having a good looking cup around.

The real benefits of this cup’s design don’t stop at the visuals, though. With its strong straw and sunken lid, you should find that this cup holds up surprisingly well under most conditions. You should feel safe handing this to your child even if it isn’t the best option out there in terms of cups designed specifically to prevent spills.

This is an overall solid sippy cup that you can generally feel comfortable buying if you’re looking for a main option that can easily be used on a daily basis.

As we noted before, finding a good learner or “transition” cup is a difficult enough prospect. What’s even more difficult, though, is finding such a cup that genuinely scales well and doesn’t demand that you immediately replace it when your child hits a certain point of development.

If that’s what you’re looking for, then you should consider the NUK Large Learner Cup.

The first thing you’re going to notice about this cup is how its larger handles make it that much easier for your child to easily grip it. More importantly, the handles make it so that there is less of a risk of spilling whatever may be inside just because the cup endures some “unusual” movements. It’s an overall aerodynamic design that accounts for being used at a variety of angles.

This cup also boasts a nice built-in straw that helps this design scale better than most other transition cups. While younger kids may struggle just a little more to draw heavier liquids from the cup, it shouldn’t be so much of a problem that it prevents younger users from being able to use it entirely.

Besides, the durability and functionality of this design means that once your kid gets comfortable with the idea of using a cup, they’ll also be able to continue using this sippy cup.

Let’s be honest. There are a lot of things you expect out of the best sippy cups, but durability is near the top of that list. No matter how skilled your child is at using a sippy cup, the nature of that period of their lives means that they’ll simply be more prone to drops and spills.

As such, it’s incredibly common (and often advised) to look for a sippy cup that values durability and functionality above all. If that’s what you’re in the market for, you’ll find few better alternatives than the NUK First Essentials Fun Grips Hard Spout.

The first thing that stands out about this cup is just how durable it looks, feels, and actually is. Its body is designed to be easily gripped without relying on sometimes cumbersome handles. You can drop it on many surfaces from many common heights without really worrying about it spilling or breaking. It even boasts one of the most durable lids and built-in straw options that we’ve seen from even the best sippy cups.

That does mean that this cup is generally a little more difficult to assemble due to the relative weight and durability of its parts, but that’s a small price to pay for what you get. If you’re looking for reliability and safety overall, then this is the cup you need.

We’re guessing that this cup’s design caught your attention. That’s perfectly understandable. After all, you rarely see a sippy cup that boasts such a sleek, modern, and genuinely fun design.

Now that it has grabbed your attention, we’d like to point out some of the benefits of this design that may not be as obvious as its sleek looks.

First off, this is a fantastic transition cup designed to help your child move from the bottle to cups. It’s incredibly easy to grip, it’s fairly durable, and it's designed to be resistant to most common falls and drops. It feels like a cup designed for younger users in mind.

What separates this particular model is some of its smarter features. For instance, its spout is protected by a nice dome that offers some extra peace of mind. That same spout is bendable, but durable enough to hold up with the rest of the components. The bottom handles are even detachable in case you decide that you no longer need them.

You could certainly argue that this cup is a little tougher to drink from, and it’s not the biggest option out there, but it’s simply fantastic if you’re looking for a sippy cup that will take your child through that awkward transitional phase.

The Munchkin Click Lock Weighted Straw Sippy Cup We is a sippy cup that values certain things that you don’t always get from other models on the market.

Specifically, the Munchkin Click Lock is one of the best options for any parent (or child) who is looking for a lightweight sippy cup solution that is simply easy-to-use and designed with a child’s habits in mind.

What does that mean? Well, it mostly means that this cup is designed to be tilted, twisted, turned, and tumbled without sacrificing usability and comfort. Liquid can easily be drawn from this cup regardless of the angle that your child is drinking from. We’re guessing that parents everywhere understand why that is such a valuable feature.

This cup’s value goes far beyond just that, though. It also offers one of the better straws that we’ve seen from models of this basic design, a nice click lock for added peace of mind, and even an admirable 10 oz capacity limit.

While it’s not exactly the best on the market in terms of leak and spill protection, this is a fantastic simple solution for those who want a sippy cup that is just easy-to-use above all else.

The transitional period between bottles and cups can be a strange one. When does it start? How do you handle it? What is the first cup that your child should be using?

While the answers to those first two questions tend to vary, it’s fairly easy to recommend the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup as an interesting first option.

As the name implies, this cup is designed to help train your child in the surprisingly tricky art of using their first cup. The most obvious benefit of that approach is the cup’s handle design. They’re large, incredibly easy to hold, and designed to be comfortable. It should feel like a pretty natural fit.

What’s even better, though, is that this cup features a subtle no-spill design that does an incredible job of reducing instances of common spills. While it’s not perfect (spoiler: no cup is), you’d be amazed how little you have to worry about your toddler spilling their drink during the learning phase so long as they’re using this cup. The genius “built-in” lid design of this cup also makes it fairly easy for a younger child to actually get liquid from it without having to try too hard.

While you do need to clean this cup more thoroughly due to its design, this is a solid overall option for what it offers.

There are a lot of things that make the best sippy cups as good as they are, but the truth is that many great sippy cups typically adhere to a pretty standard design. In fact, you could honestly argue that some of the most reliable sippy cups are those that keep things simple.

So, as far as simplicity and reliability are concerned, this spoutless training cup from Dr. Brown’s is a fantastic option.

First off, let’s talk about the spoutless design. Straws and spouts can be incredibly useful for developing children, but they can sometimes lead to unintentional design flaws such as bulkiness and extra weight that causes them to tip over.

By comparison, this cup is really just...well... a cup. It’s fairly light, durable, but not bulky, and it’s easy to use without having to accommodate an unnecessary amount of design add-ons. That familiar design also makes it a surprisingly effective way to help your little one transition not just from bottle to sippy cup but from sippy cup to regular cup.

You do have to accept that this model isn’t quite as resistant against spills and isn’t exactly the most durable sippy cup that we’ve ever seen, but it’s a fantastic minimalist solution for those who value keeping things simple.