Best Straw Cup For Babies 2025

Made of 100% food-grade silicone, the Ezpz Silicone Mini Cup and Straw Training System was designed by a feeding specialist and a speech-language pathologist. Its thoughtful features help babies learn to drink from a straw: bumps on the soft straw teach them where to place their mouth, and the short straw ensures they won’t insert it too far. All three of the experts we interviewed recommend this cup. 

For open cup practice, simply screw the lid off and remove the straw. It holds four ounces of liquid and is the ideal size for little hands to hold. With only three dishwasher-safe parts, the cup is easy to clean. It also has a weighted bottom to help prevent the cup from tipping over and spilling, though parents should note it’s not a fully leak-proof option. 

If you’re looking for something a little more resistant to spills and leaks, check out the Oxo Tot Transitions Straw Cup With Removable Handles. It’s a plastic cup with a short soft straw and is designed to be spill-proof. When your baby is done drinking, close the hinged cap to further prevent leaks. The dishwasher safe parts come apart for cleaning, though it does have more pieces to clean than our top pick. The plastic is free from phthalates, BPA and PVC. 

I really like the option to add handles to this cup, especially for older babies and toddlers who might want to carry their cup around the house with them. The 6-ounce capacity cup is just the right size for little ones. “I used to toss this cup into my diaper bag for playdates, park days and the beach and it never once leaked,” says Forbes Vetted editor and mom of three Esther Carlstone.

As babies become toddlers and start drinking more and becoming more active, they’ll need cups with a bit more capacity. My kids have used Thermos Funtainers for years, and they’re always a go-to for us. The small, soft straw is easy to drink out of, and the various parts come apart to clean. You can choose from over 30 different characters and designs—a detail that’s really important to many toddlers. Having a cup with their favorite character on it can encourage them to actually drink their water throughout the day. 

It’s a durable cup that holds 12 ounces of liquid, so it can last your toddler well into their preschool years and beyond. While it doesn’t leak if the lid is latched, I’ve found that the straw can leak if my toddler leaves it open. The vacuum insulated bottle keeps liquid cold for up to 12 hours. You can put it in the dishwasher, although the brand recommends handwashing the bottle. 

A dishwasher-safe straw cup for babies is always a good idea. The 5-ounce Olababy Silicone Training Cup with Straw Lid can not only be cleaned in the dishwasher, but it’s also microwave- and freezer-safe. The grippy, food-grade silicone is easy for little hands to grab, and the soft straw is safer than a hard one. “I personally prefer silicone—it’s heat-resistant, durable, and you don’t have to worry about some of the concerns we see with plastic,” says pediatrician Dr. Rosana Lastra, founder of Head2Toe Pediatrics in Florida. These concerns can include exposure to substances like BPA and phthalates, though most plastic cups today are free from these as well.

The Olababy cup has a wide, weighted bottom to help prevent tipping. The small cup is ideal for little hands, but there’s also a larger 9-ounce option. For open-cup practice, simply remove the lid and straw.

This silicone cup is petite and manageable, even for babies making their first attempt at straw drinking. It’s also a convenient two-in-one option that can be used for practicing open-cup drinking. A spill-resistant lid and weighted base help keep it from tipping over, while the silicone provides a naturally slip-resistant grip for your baby. 

The food-grade cup is BPA-, BPS- and PVC-free. It’s also dishwasher-safe, making it easy to keep clean and prevent mold. The thoughtfully designed soft silicone straw helps protect your baby’s mouth and prevent injury. 

I prefer stainless steel cups for my kids as they tend to be more durable, and I don’t have to worry as much about toxins or chemicals. Lastra likes stainless steel as an option as well. While it has the sturdiness of stainless steel, the Grosmimi Stainless Steel Straw Cup still has a soft and flexible straw to help protect your baby’s mouth. Parents love this cup because it doesn’t leak and is easy for babies to drink from. 

You can choose between a 6- or 10-ounce bottle, though a 6-ounce bottle is more appropriate for babies. It also has handles, which is a nice feature since the smooth stainless steel might be a bit more difficult for babies to grip than silicone cups. The cup also has a flip top, which I prefer if I’ll be traveling or taking the cup out of the house to help keep the straw clean. The vacuum-insulation keeps drinks hot or cold for up to six hours. The cup comes with a softer Stage One straw, and you can purchase a more durable Stage Two straw once your baby turns 1.  

Babies can get really frustrated when they tilt their cup and their drink doesn’t come out. “A weighted straw can be especially helpful because it allows your child to drink even when the cup is tilted,” says pediatric speech therapist Katie Sterbenz. I used the Munchkin Any Angle Weighted Straw Cup often when my kids were babies, and the cups were definitely a favorite in our house. In addition to the weighted straw, I like the flip-top lid, handles and appropriate size for babies. 

It’s a BPA-free plastic cup with a soft straw for added comfort. The straw is pretty narrow, but the cup comes with a special brush to help you clean it properly. It’s also safe to toss in the dishwasher. I didn’t have any issues with the cups leaking, however, the flip-top lid tends to pop off when babies throw the cup down from their high chair, a habit that some of my kids had a hard time breaking.

Some babies struggle to master the concept of drinking from a straw—which is totally normal. The Honey Bear Straw Cup can help with that: when they gently squeeze the bottle, the liquid comes out. This can help teach your baby that they need to suck on the straw to get the drink out. “And if your child struggles to get the hang of it, don’t worry—it’s a learning process, and support from a pediatric feeding therapist or SLP [speech-language pathologist] can make a big difference,” says Tulloch. 

The shape of the cup is really easy for babies to grab, though it does hold eight ounces of liquid, which is likely more than your baby needs. This four-pack of cups comes with eight bendy straws and a straw brush to help you clean them.