Have kids -- will travel Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 The boys drink lots of water and need new cups. I've had some mixed success in the past and am hoping for recommendations. Needs to be actually spill-proof, easy to open/access, easy to clean, minimal parts. Bonus points for a cup that would work for both a 4yo and 2yo, but I'm also happy with separate recommendations. They currently use Playtex cups like this one (http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Baby-Insulator-Spill-Proof-Cup/dp/B000K52HX8/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1434951386&sr=8-11&keywords=playtex+cup), and I'm moderately happy with those -- but not happy enough to necessarily stick with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyM Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thermos brand... They have a couple of different styles but I've used the straw style and the baby sippy cup and I liked them both. Pretty easy to clean and more leakproof than most of the other brands I tried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thermos Foogoo ones are good, and have less parts. Also, no idea how they are, but tervis just came out with some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 My dc have all been big water drinkers. My young dc use these: http://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Spill-Proof-Sippy-Ounce/dp/B000096M59/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434960468&sr=8-2&keywords=spill+proof+cup+first+years Walmart has them as well. We only use them for water. For other drinks we use real cups or cups with open spouts at the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This is one of those "not what I asked for" responses-- At 4yo, I wouldn't use a spill proof cup at all, except for the car. But then, I'm one of those people who let their kids pour their own stuff at 3 (after practice) and use real glasses with them. YMMV and probably does! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 We like contigo. They have kid (and adult) cups where you press a button and the spout opens up. Spill proof otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This is one of those "not what I asked for" responses-- At 4yo, I wouldn't use a spill proof cup at all, except for the car. But then, I'm one of those people who let their kids pour their own stuff at 3 (after practice) and use real glasses with them. YMMV and probably does! I was thinking the same, but I also get that it might be a matter of the 4 yr old doesn't need one, but the 2 year old will spill the 4 yr old's cup if it isn't spill proof. That's how it was here. At this point though we just use the kids tervis tumblers with travel lids. Easy to clean, no icky parts that get moldy, and no, not totally spill proof, but good enough. And they aren't drinking from a spout, which I think can't be good after a certain age, for dental development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Have kids -- will travel Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 This is one of those "not what I asked for" responses-- At 4yo, I wouldn't use a spill proof cup at all, except for the car. But then, I'm one of those people who let their kids pour their own stuff at 3 (after practice) and use real glasses with them. YMMV and probably does! I can understand your point! However, it's the tropics here, so water goes absolutely everywhere -- every trip to the playground, no matter how short. I usually bring water bottles when we're out shopping as well, just so that we don't need to buy anything if the trip takes longer than expected. I'm not a fan of disposible water bottles, and I'm tired of my purse getting wet from the water! But I can totally imagine that this isn't a problem that everyone has. Thanks for the suggestions so far! I'm looking them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I can understand your point! However, it's the tropics here, so water goes absolutely everywhere -- every trip to the playground, no matter how short. I usually bring water bottles when we're out shopping as well, just so that we don't need to buy anything if the trip takes longer than expected. I'm not a fan of disposible water bottles, and I'm tired of my purse getting wet from the water! But I can totally imagine that this isn't a problem that everyone has. Thanks for the suggestions so far! I'm looking them up. I hear you, I'm in Florida and we do the same. I just make the kids carry the cups now (the tervis ones, with lids) so they aren't bouncing in my purse. When we leave the house the routine is to put on shoes and grab your cup :) I bring mine too, actually. I've found that having ONE water cup per kid means they don't get lost. When we had multiples they got lost all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavis Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I've had good luck with these cups : http://www.munchkin.com/miracle-360-deg-10oz-cup-orange-pink-18430.html Only 3 parts to clean .You can find them on Amazon and at Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 My kids had spill proof water bottles most of their lives. I just bought new ones to go to camp with them. When they were younger, I just wanted them to always have water available to them. When they drank out of cups, it was always restricted to the kitchen or table. I second the foogo recommendation. I've tried at least half a dozen different cups. Avent hard spout cups would be my second choice. http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-FOOGO-Phases-Stainless-Yellow/dp/B00318CLVE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1434974027&sr=8-5&keywords=foogo These might be kinda babyish for a four year old. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Avent-Ounce-Spout-Cup/dp/B00C6AD30Q/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1434974306&sr=8-11&keywords=avent+sippy+cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 After six kids, they only truly spill proof ones that I have tried are the Kleen Kanteen. This lid http://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/kid-kanteen/products/kid-kanteen-sippy-cap?variant=860345779works on any kleen kanteen bottle. It's easy to clean and has held up better than any other spout I've tried and the bonus for me was that I just had to buy a lid and it can fit any of the 10 or so bottles I already have in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Nalgene for the toddler. Leakproof, durable, easy to clean. As he got older we simply removed the sipper valve so DS could get more flow, but eventually switched to this. Looks like they have a newer version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Have kids -- will travel Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Thanks for all of the tips. After looking and thinking and looking so more, I'm going with the Klean Kanteen tops on an insulated bottle. We'll see how long until I start complaining about those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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