Sippy Cups

Sippy cups for babies learning to drink

Learning to drink from a cup is one of those weaning milestones that sounds simple and turns out to be anything but. Our silicone sippy cups and baby drinking cups are designed to make that transition as smooth — and as mess-free — as possible, from six months.

Free-flow or spill-resistant?

The NHS recommends an open cup or a free-flow cup without a valve, because it teaches babies to sip rather than suck — better for developing teeth and mouth muscles. In practice most families end up with two: a free-flow cup for the table, and something more spill-resistant for the changing bag.

Our Silicone Sippy Cup 150ml is the free-flow one. It has a plain spout with three open holes and no valve of any kind, so it flows the moment it's tilted. Dual handles, soft on teething gums, and the right size for first attempts.

The Silicone Baby Sippy Cup 150ml uses a soft straw-style spout that opens when bitten or squeezed. No valve to suck against, but it won't leak in a bag either. Choose the cup on its own, or the 2-in-1 with an extra snack lid that turns it into a snack pot.

Trusted brands

The Tum Tum Tippy Up Cup uses a weighted straw that stays submerged, so your baby can drink at any angle without getting a mouthful of air — genuinely useful in a car seat, and valve-free. The Sophie la Girafe Cup is beautifully made and a lovely gift, with a removable valve so it converts to free-flow when your baby is ready.

Not sure which to start with? Our complete guide to sippy cups covers when to start, what the NHS actually recommends, and how to move off bottles by twelve months.

All cups suit babies from 6 months and are dishwasher safe. Complete the weaning setup with our silicone plates, bowls and bibs, or browse the full silicone feeding range.