https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:38:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281772 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:21:51 +0000 Alivoo01 2281772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Foogo! It keeps the drinks cold for an extended amount of time, super easy to take apart and clean, and doesn't leak unless it's completely upside down with the lid open. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281751 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:02:17 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2281751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SproutBee: did taking the top off break it or are you able to put it back on? I'd love to check ours, but if there isn't any mold, I want to be able to keep using it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281553 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:33:12 +0000 shellio 2281553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thermos Funtainer! I think its almost the same as the Foogo. They are pricey ($15) so if you want to buy a bunch of plastic cups and not care when you lose them - not the cup for you, but we've been able to keep track of them. They are louder when dropped/thrown than a plastic one would be. But they are stainless steel and they keep beverages SO COLD for a long time. We actually use ours only for water now so we can be lazy about actually cleaning them but they come apart very easily to wash, and when they are closed we have never had a problem with leaking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281549 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:27:46 +0000 aegie 2281549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>think baby straw cup. It's awesome and easy to clean. Plus you can also get the handles for it so it's easy for her to hold onto when she's still learning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281530 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:18:35 +0000 blackbird 2281530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following.....we never found a good leak proof solution </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281439 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:23:41 +0000 rattles 2281439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LOs love the Lollacup. I tried a million others first since it's pricy, but DD1 had similar issues and this was the cup that got her drinking. It has a quick flow and weighted straw for if/when they do tip it. We bought two and haven't needed any others or replacement straws since (2 years). She does have a Foogo for on the go though because the Lolla leaks every now and then. It doesn't spill when my 9 month old chucks it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281405 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:03:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2281405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Oh no! We use the Nuby 2 handle flip and sip, and haven't really looked at the sliding thing! Gotta look at it today now.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281010 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:06:51 +0000 SproutBee 2281010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: ugh. I was gonna suggest the Oxo cup bc I love it, but saw your picture and decided to take the top apart to investigate -- and indeed, mold. Disgusting. Guess we'll just use the Take and Toss cups that we have. We send a Thermos Foogo to daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2281005 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:57:56 +0000 Mamasig 2281005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried practicing with just a normal straw and not a sippy cup straw? That's how both my boys got good with sippy cup straws. We would practice with smoothies and DS2 got it with lemonade. So then they could drink out of any kind. </p> <p>The munchkin ones are my favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280978 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:23:05 +0000 daniellemybelle 2280978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Take &amp; Toss unless I need to take it in my diaper bag. I like Playtex but they still are not totally leakproof. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280970 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:58:10 +0000 BadgerMom 2280970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Thank you for posting this! DS has the exact same issues, won't tip to drink, can't get anything out if there is some kind of valve, etc. Looks like we have lots of cups to try now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280949 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:20:25 +0000 gingerbebe 2280949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: We love Tommee Tippee cups. Easy to suck, doesn't really leak except for when my son is throwing it, easy to clean, and the taller ones without the handle are double insulated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280935 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:08:20 +0000 lady grey 2280935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thermos Foogo is my favorite, but we also have a bunch of take and toss straw cups to use at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280934 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:08:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 2280934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: since she is still throwing a lot, definitely start with water in the take and toss! And still when I give her milk in the t&amp;t I only fill it like a third of the way and just refill as needed. She hardly throws at this point but still occasionally drops things anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280923 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:37:38 +0000 Mae 2280923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay I just ordered playtex, take n toss, and a random born free one that was recommended when I looked at other ones and had good reviews. Thank you for input!! If none of these work I'll come back to the thread for more ideas :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280921 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:35:02 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2280921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a munchkin that has the weighted straw. It's good. Or the skip hop ones are really good too. And cute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280915 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:25:35 +0000 hilsy85 2280915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take and toss or foo go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280914 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:23:29 +0000 FaithFertility 2280914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: can't hurt to try </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280907 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:17:55 +0000 regberadaisy 2280907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Thinkbaby Thinkster Straw Bottle, 9 Ounce, Natural/Orange <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XV11D2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_T855vbY219R96" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XV11D2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_T855vbY219R96</a></p> <p>With the foogo you have to suck harder (more suction) to get it out. But I wouldn't say any harder than the take n toss cups. But you definitely have to work harder than the zoli. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280904 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:15:35 +0000 Mae 2280904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: lol throwing. Thats my concern with take and toss too. My LO thinks it is HILARIOUS to throw her cup. She does it like 10x at least for every meal. I picture rivers of milk in my dining room :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280902 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:14:52 +0000 Foodnerd81 2280902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use contigo for water (Stryker or something)- but she always stole mine so she knew how to drink out of it. </p> <p>For milk we mostly use take and toss, only at home. It will leak if you knock it over, and occasionally she drops it off the high hair and it lands just right and the whole top pops off. So it's not perfect, but easy to clean and no mold issues. We also use the thermos foogo cup when we are out or traveling and it really doesn't leak unless she's banging it on the tray. But I've heard the straw can get moldy if you aren't careful. I always keep it in the fridge or wash right away and haven't had a problem yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280901 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:14:42 +0000 knittylady 2280901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We swear by B. Box, which is similar to the Zoli. We've not had issues with mold yet - the replacement straw set comes with a little wire brush to clean the inside of the straws.. That being said, we had to get the replacement straws because of an issue you mentioned - chewing the straw off.. Oy Vey.</p> <p>Anyway, it's still our favorite cup we've tried. (And boy have we tried. I posted something similar to this months ago and ended up getting literally like 6 or 7 sippys of amazon prime that night...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280900 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:13:37 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2280900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: that is terrifying! Wow - definitely only using water in this, and will see if I can find a way to check it regularly. I had NO idea.</p> <p>We use take and toss with meals, but it isn't useful for traveling or throwing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280898 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:10:40 +0000 Mae 2280898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I don't think it is a matter of how hard she sucks, but rather how much comes out when she does suck...? Like zoli and the nuby 2 handle are pretty "fast flow" with suction. She can drink fast without much effort. The other ones require a lot of suction and you get a tiny stream of liquid and she gets pissed off and refuses to keep trying. 15 mo old says Ain't Nobody Got Time for That. ;) any idea if the foogoo is relatively fast flow? Also I assume its the 11 ounce clear straw cup you're talking about? I looked on amazon but there are a few types. </p> <p>@gotkimchi: that's one we've tried. Too hard to suck/not enough comes out.</p> <p>@FaithFertility: might give it a try. especially because they are relatively cheap. reviews on them aren't great on amazon but if you like them might be worth trying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280892 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:05:10 +0000 Charm54 2280892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For water we use Oxo, Contigo, and occasionally Zoli. For milk I use take and toss at home, or Vital Baby if we are out and about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280889 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:03:41 +0000 FaithFertility 2280889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easy clean , straw comes out and no hidden places for mold and no valve </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280888 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:01:15 +0000 FaithFertility 2280888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Playtex </p> [attach=3878/15/nu2ti3.337x600.20150828_183545.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280887 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:00:54 +0000 gotkimchi 2280887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006V84ME0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1441241997&#038;sr=8-2&#038;pi=SY200_QL40&#038;keywords=munchkin+straw+cup&#038;dpPl=1&#038;dpID=513CcX3IFQL&#038;ref=plSrch" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006V84ME0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1441241997&#038;sr=8-2&#038;pi=SY200_QL40&#038;keywords=munchkin+straw+cup&#038;dpPl=1&#038;dpID=513CcX3IFQL&#038;ref=plSrch</a></p> <p>No leaking easy to clean and no mold. We got a set that came with straw cleaners </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280886 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:00:12 +0000 regberadaisy 2280886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is her suck strong enough yet for a foogo straw cup? I have the thinkbaby and leak wise it's better than the zoli but it still leaks. But it's definitely better about not leaking when there's milk in it. A lot of straw cups that don't leak with water leak with milk. It's like the pressure pushed it out of the straw! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-straw-cup#post-2280884 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:57:38 +0000 Mae 2280884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: oh man I got really excited for a minute because that is not one that I've come across and it sounded good. Then I clicked on the user pics and they are all about mold :( Including this one. Ew. Probably not so bad with water but I imagine this would be a big problem with milk (the review said there is no easy way to get the dome off for regular cleaning? This lady pried it off with a screw driver). </p> [attach=4140/15/nu2tc2.444x351.Screen-Shot-2015-09-02-at-8.56.18-PM.png]