https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:36:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1576142 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:08:06 +0000 prettylizy 1576142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're zoli fans here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1576096 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:49:22 +0000 dagret 1576096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't found a straw cup that doesn't leak. So we usually use those just for water. </p> <p>Now that L is bigger I just take my contigo straw cup when we are out running errands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1575874 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:33:39 +0000 shinymama 1575874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Munchkin click and those seasonal character cups that Target has for EVERY holiday/season. </p> <p>We use a Camelbak for water, but according to their website you can also use them for milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1575858 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:24:54 +0000 googly-eyes 1575858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Munchkin stoppe closing on us, zoli didn't actually leak much but was a pain to clean, take n toss are good but LO takes the straw out, playtex are ok, not sure bout the redesign and we liked the littler one better that didn't have a vent, avent was ok but I don't think LO liked the straw because it was wider than usual an was kind of short, and oxo leaked like crazy when LO was a bit younger although now that she mostly doesn't chuck them on the ground (or not for long) I think it'd be ok. </p> <p>All the straw cups have problems! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1575706 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:12:45 +0000 MamaJ 1575706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using playtex anytime and those have been the best so far. the munchkin ones started leaking on us. </p> <p>DH has brought to my attention that the straw cups with little holes at the top are better because it lets the air out when it builds up pressure. That way it doesn't come out the straw. The playtex ones have a hole at the top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574907 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:41:02 +0000 littlebug 1574907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We LOVE our Bbox, but I'm only comfortable using it for water, cuz I just don't feel like I really can get the straw clean, since I can't get a cleaner "through" the straw.</p> <p>For milk, we use the Oxo straw cup and we love it. It has never leaked, and it's super easy to clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574843 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:23:24 +0000 chopsuey 1574843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had good luck with Zoli cups and Thinkbaby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574842 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:23:20 +0000 hilsy85 1574842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: ha exactly :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574840 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:22:44 +0000 Beehive 1574840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Oh noooo! So the bottom line is, fine for babies, but keep away from husbands. Got it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574837 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:21:13 +0000 hilsy85 1574837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: soooo I did let L hold it and he dropped it on our wood floor from standing, but it was fine. But then DH knocked it off our table while we were out at lunch and it hit concrete and broke. So I am really sad! I want another one (for myself) and might just not let L hold it when we're outside or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574831 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:19:46 +0000 Adira 1574831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We still use the Zoli and don't have a ton of issues with it! It only really leaks when the water or milk is coming up to room temperature, but then a quick unscrew, rescrew of the lid seems to fix it.</p> <p>Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1574826 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:17:54 +0000 Beehive 1574826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: The Lifefactory one sounds interesting! I also like that it's not plastic. Do you think it's durable - have you given it to L to hold? I think L and J are alike in that they enjoy tossing their straw cups around! </p> <p>@locavore_mama: Thank you for the tip, I'll check out the seal and the lid. </p> <p>Thanks everyone for the suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573860 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:24:45 +0000 regberadaisy 1573860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: If you look at the Thinkster there is a silicone seal at the rim of the screw lid that is removable. It pops out so double check ifthat part is loose? And I don't know if you know this but the drinking part, underneath the lid there is a little nipple part that "snaps" into place. Check if that's snapped in.</p> <p>I've found milk has a way of "exploding" out of straw cups! LOL But I've been the happiest with the Thinkster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573832 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:06:16 +0000 hilsy85 1573832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: hmm I actually saw them at a local store! I"m surprised they'e not on amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573785 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:48:46 +0000 shopaholic 1573785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Where did you find the Life Factory one? Any links? I was looking at Whole Foods and Amazon and could only find flip top or screw tops lids? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573777 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:45:55 +0000 dolphin 1573777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Playtex and been happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573763 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:41:48 +0000 MrsRoo 1573763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Tommee Tippee straw cups and love them. Never had any leaking problems unless LO chucks one across the room, and even then it's just a dribble. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0070OR4TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397695151&#038;sr=8-2&#038;pi=SY200_QL40" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0070OR4TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397695151&#038;sr=8-2&#038;pi=SY200_QL40</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573556 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:01:56 +0000 sorrycharlie 1573556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we also are loving the munchkin click-lock</p> <p>i just got O this one at target (it was only 4.99 there) and so far so good, but she only drinks water - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-Insulated-Finding/dp/B00I3ZI858/ref=sr_1_7?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1397689272&#038;sr=1-7&#038;keywords=first+years+straw+cup" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-Insulated-Finding/dp/B00I3ZI858/ref=sr_1_7?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1397689272&#038;sr=1-7&#038;keywords=first+years+straw+cup</a></p> <p>I also have a few from the disney store that are pretty awesome, </p> <p><a href="http://www.disneystore.com/drinkware-kitchen-dinnerware-home-decor-minnie-mouse-head-cup-with-handle-for-kids/mp/1318418/1000350/?CMP=KNC-DSSGoogle" rel="nofollow">http://www.disneystore.com/drinkware-kitchen-dinnerware-home-decor-minnie-mouse-head-cup-with-handle-for-kids/mp/1318418/1000350/?CMP=KNC-DSSGoogle</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573553 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:59:44 +0000 hilsy85 1573553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>zoli also leaks...if you're taking it out, you can keep it in a ziploc bag in your bag, but =it's tough around the house (I know L will just throw his cup around randomly and turn it upside down). The munchkin ones are pretty good, I just put them in the dishwasher. But even they leak after some use. I think some leaking is just par for the course when they're so rough with the cups (or at least L is). </p> <p>I actually just got a life factory straw bottle for myself, and they make small (9oz) sizes...so far I really like it and L has no trouble using it. Maybe that's an option? It is glass though (in a silicone sleeve). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573240 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:45:33 +0000 Greentea 1573240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like zoli for water and lollacup for smoothies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573227 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:42:01 +0000 kiddosc 1573227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't had any problems with leaks with the munchkin click lock straw cups. I'm not sure if these are the same ones that you said you bought already. They are a bit of a PITA to clean, but it's not a huge hassle and I'd prefer that to leaks. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085V8TS6" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085V8TS6</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573223 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:40:28 +0000 shopaholic 1573223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We pretty much only use the Zoli if we're leaving the house. It can do that flick/spray thing too, but I'd rather that than leaking everywhere. ITA about the Munchkin one - so dang hard to flip open. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573217 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:39:18 +0000 autumnlove 1573217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: Aww! I haven't tried it with WCM yet but so far no leaks with breastmilk! ETA- I think my LO ripped a tiny piece off the top of the straw so pressure doesn't build up and the contents don't leak? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573134 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:19:24 +0000 blackbird 1573134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah still wondering this. I picked up a Zoli Bot for E and she drank SO MUCH out of it last night. Now i'm scared to buy anything else :) if she likes it, it's a win </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573111 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:16:56 +0000 .twist. 1573111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>nuby!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573110 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:16:26 +0000 Smurfette 1573110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BBox was better then the Zoli for us. But it would still leak from the top. I noticed it was more when it was on too tight or not tight enough. Luckily we got her on a sippy cause the straw was so hard to clean with milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573108 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:15:57 +0000 Beehive 1573108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: That's what we've been using, but often milk will start coming out of the straw, and recently it's started coming out where the top screws onto the base... I was so sad, as I had been so happy with them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573084 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:10:08 +0000 autumnlove 1573084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Thinkbaby straw cup is pretty good. Minimal leaks for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-straw-cup#post-1573078 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:08:59 +0000 Beehive 1573078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help me bees! I'm trying to find a good straw cup for milk, and I'm not finding anything that looks good. We have been using Thinkster cups, which I thought I loved at first, but they leak terribly (not when LO tosses them about, but the milk just kind of comes out of the straw on its own). </p> <p>We use Nuby cups for water, which I like, but I don't like how liquid collects in the top part of the straw and sprays out when you open the flip top lid. For water it's not a problem, but for milk it would be.</p> <p>I tried the Thermos Foogo, but I really don't like how short the straw is, and how LO's face is mashed against the top of the cup when he's trying to drink from the short straw.</p> <p>I've heard bad things about the Zoli and the Oxo. I just bought a Munchkin click top cup, and it's such a pain to open and close and to clean.</p> <p>I feel like Goldilocks here... is there any cup that's "just right"? </p>