Quick answer
Introduce the Happy Sippy Cup when your baby can sit upright with support. Follow the steps below to transition from bottle or breast to independent sipping with minimal mess.
Why the Happy Sippy Cup works for early drinkers
The Happy Sippy Cup is made entirely of food-safe silicone, so it's soft on gums and unbreakable if dropped. Its simple three-piece design means fewer parts to clean and no tiny crevices where mold can hide. The included handles give little hands something to grip while they learn to tilt and sip.
How to introduce the Happy Sippy Cup for independent drinking
- 1. Choose the right moment: Offer the cup when your baby is calm and slightly thirsty, not starving or overtired. A relaxed mood makes the first try more positive. Avoid offering the cup right before a nap or when your baby is already frustrated.
- 2. Start with a small amount of water or milk: Fill the cup only one-quarter full. A heavy cup is harder to tip, and less liquid means less to clean up if it spills. Use expressed breast milk, formula, or water — never juice or sugary drinks in a sippy cup.
- 3. Show your baby how to tilt and sip: Hold the cup yourself and tip it gently so your baby sees liquid reach the spout. Then guide their hands to the handles and help them tilt it themselves. If your baby chews the spout instead of sipping, gently squeeze the sides of the cup to release a drop into their mouth so they understand the motion.
- 4. Let them practice with supervision: Place the cup on the tray of their high chair during meals and let them pick it up on their own. Expect some spills — the silicone cup won't break, and the mess is part of learning. Keep a bib or towel handy. The Happy Sippy Cup is spill-resistant, not spill-proof, so a small amount may dribble if the cup is shaken or thrown.
- 5. Clean the cup after every use: Separate the three pieces (cup, lid, spout) and wash with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of the dishwasher. The silicone resists mold, but only if you dry the parts fully before reassembling. Never microwave the cup with the lid on, and replace it if you see any cracks or tears in the silicone.
Product facts
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Spill the Tea Happy Sippy Cup: The Happy Sippy Cup is one of the first sippy cups made entirely of food-safe silicone. Its simple 3-piece design is durable, unbreakable, and mold-resistant. You don't have to worry about the cup breaking when it hits the floor, and the mold-resistant silicone makes daily cleaning quick and thorough.
Spill the Tea Happy Sippy Cup
