PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gerber Graduates Fun Grips Hard Spout Sippy Cup in Assorted Colors, 10-Ounce, 2 cups.
FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Graduates fun grips color spill proof cup changes color when filled with cold liquid; color reverses with warmth of hand.
L-mo –
First-time mom. My LO is 16 mo and we started sippy cups at 6 mo. If you’re new to them, you need this cup. You ONLY need this cup. This is the review I wish I’d found a year ago… the one I was destined to write. I review 4 cups here, but I only recommend this one, at only $2.50 a pop. Features: + Leak-Proof. Drop, punt, on your carpet, on a train, with a bear… the insides ain’t goin’ nowhere. The only truly leakproof cup we’ve tried. + Mold-Free, Easy-Clean Valve. The 3 pieces (cup, lid, and valve) are easy to clean with a standard bottle brush, but especially the valve. It’s mostly hard plastic. The silicon part, the actual valve, is large and nasty crud can’t hide (seems this is true for very few cups, maybe only this one.) Note: packaging says not to use any cleaning tools on the valve, but I have, gently, and it’s still leak-proof. + D/W Safe. Unlike others, this cup does not crack in my D/W (a low-end, 2015 Whirlpool). Note: I don’t wash silicon valves in the D/W. In my experience, the heat changes its shape and it’s no longer leak-proof. – Doesn’t Fit Cupholders. Its bottom is too big for your stroller, carseat, high chair tray, etc. But if you & your kid can deal with that, especially at age 6-18 mo when they’re still learning what arms are for and don’t possess the ability to stash their own cup, this is hardly a drawback. Bottom line. Let’s get real. There will be times you don’t clean a dirty cup as quickly as you should. Maybe it’s a crazy day, or you load it in the D/W but don’t run it for a day or two. This cup will pull through nice & clean: no disgusting smell or lingering haze. Others will not. For some fun, light reading, here are the 3 cups I don’t recommend. #1:Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup, Green/Blue, 7 Ounce, 2 Count ($5-6 per cup). Tried this one when LO was 6, 7 months. – Cup is leak-proof for tips, not drops. When dropped, it WILL leak and you WILL cry because you spent five bucks on it and it sounded SO GOOD and why won’t it just work. +- Not Super Easy to Clean. If you let this cup go, mold you can’t get out will grow in the valvet. Even when cleaned promptly, it’s hard to get the suction-driven silicon lid clean enough without running it through the D/W. But then… – Not D/W Safe. After a few stints in the D/W, the silicon lid stopped guarding against leaks. Bernt. (That sound a Mac makes when you move smtg to Trash.) If it were only the drop-proof issue, I’d go back to using this cup when LO is old enough not to drop his cup so much. However, the hard-to-clean valve is a dealbreaker. #2:Munchkin Click Lock Weighted Flexi Straw Trainer Cup, Blue, 7 Ounce ($7). Purchased around LO’s 1st bday: arrived at grandma’s, realized we forgot his cup, and grabbed this one at Stop & Shop. – Not as Leak-Proof as You’re Hoping. This cup handed out mystery drips and drops: might be liquid getting sucked up into the straw but not removed. SEVEN BUCKS?? Noooo. – Impossible To Clean. You will glare at the hazy, nasty crap clinging to the insides of the Weighted Flexi Straw and throw it out because you are afraid of giving your child diseases (true story.) I could not find a way to clean this cup to my satisfaction. This cup did help my LO learn to drink from a straw, but not any more than us at Chick-fil-A or out to dinner, holding his kid-size water cup for him. Save yourself the frustration and the $7. #3:Nuby 2-Pack Flip-It Easy Grip Cups with Easy-Flo Straw, 10 Ounce, Colors May Vary (I recently got a 2-pack for $5 at Burlington, so was feeling rather full of myself. That did not last.) – Infuriating Mystery Leaks. I haven’t gotten around to buying more Gerber cups, so we’re still using these at the moment, but both of them started leaving Mystery Rings of milk on whatever surface they rest (upright). Truly infuriating. Again, the liquid seems to come up the straw and out. +- Cleaning: this cup only has 3 pieces and the silicon straw is easy to clean with tools. The lid is a pain to clean (lots of surfaces and openings), but when I’m done, I feel satisfied it’s truly clean. – After a few runs in the D/W, the lid and cup no longer form a tight enough screw seal to prevent leaks. Bernt. Hope this was helpful!Read more
GrowliePants –
It doesn’t fit in most cup holders, especially the one on his high chair tray, and that makes him mad. But that’s it. That is the only negative thing I can say about these cups. The plus side to it being a fat bottom cup is that it’s harder to knock over or fall over. As a fat bottomed girl, I approve. 1) They don’t leak. 2) They are easy to clean and have minimal parts. There’s literally 3: The cup, lid, valve. 3) They are made of some kind of space age plastic that has withstood a year’s worth of abuse, and they are still in great shape. 4) They really don’t leak. My son has thrown his in a fit of rage because he ran out of cheese. 5) They aren’t expensive. The price point is great. I spent so much money on cups during the sippy cup wars of 2017, and my kid likes only these and the NUK soft spout, and that’s it. Really, just order them. It’s worth it.Read more
xxSmiley –
The media could not be loaded. I originally bought the “Girl” colors. I liked them so much I bought a second set. I bought “assorted colors” the second time and received Pink and purple both times. They work perfectly without ANY leaks. I read that other people have leak problems and I’m wondering if they knew to use the removable spill-proof seal. I love the shape, it makes it really easy to hold and harder to drop. I personally use these sippies as a calming technique at night for my PTSD and insomnia. I prefer these without the leak-proof seal because it works TOO well. It’s hard to get alot of liquid at once, which I’m sure is great for kids and small children.Read more
subhash –
I’ve gotten these in the past and sweared by them. They never leaked. I just ordered new ones a couple weeks ago. And they have changed the way they make them. They leak now all over my couch. In One of the cups the line didnt even screw to the seal zone, it wouldnt even reach there. The quality is not the same. Im very ditsraught about it. I have two old ones that we got a couple years agothat work great and they both have “ gerber” written on the bottle. The new ones have “first essentials” on them and these do not work. Both lids say “nuk” however. Not sure what to buy now. All my kids are thinkin is. I gotta drinkRead more
Amazon Customer –
The cup itself is great. Our son has transitioned flawlessly from bottles to these cups. Unfortunately, there are spots that will grow mold if left uncleaned and it’s nearly impossible to get to these spots once they’re affected. The spots are within the filter, right around the ring of plastic that alllows flow when sucked. Other spots are in the inside of the nozzle, right around the opening to the nozzle. Also, there are pockets around the cylinder where the filter pops in that will grow mold if not cleaned immediately. If you’re diligent on cleaning dishes, these are great. If you let dishes sit for a period of time, you’ll be throwing out moldy tops and filters.Read more
Julia –
I like everything about this cup except for the shape and the design which prevents you from getting the last ounce of liquid out of it. It doesn’t seem like a big deal but even at only one cup of milk a day that’s still nearly 50 cups of milk a year being wasted. Also, since it’s wider at the bottom it doesn’t fit into most carseat and stroller cup holders. Not a huge deal when son was an infant but now that he likes to drink on demand it gets annoying. Other than that it would be a perfect cup. We’ve had it nearly a year now and still doesn’t leak, has held up well and is easy to throw all the parts in the dishwasher.Read more
Chelsea –
I bought these before and LOVED them. Then I purchased again and something must have changed because the quality has gone way down. They leak even when I have the arrows lined up and the white insert inside. I’m really disappointed because they used to be great.Read more
L-mo –
First-time mom. My LO is 16 mo and we started sippy cups at 6 mo. If you’re new to them, you need this cup. You ONLY need this cup. This is the review I wish I’d found a year ago… the one I was destined to write. I review 4 cups here, but I only recommend this one, at only $2.50 a pop. Features: + Leak-Proof. Drop, punt, on your carpet, on a train, with a bear… the insides ain’t goin’ nowhere. The only truly leakproof cup we’ve tried. + Mold-Free, Easy-Clean Valve. The 3 pieces (cup, lid, and valve) are easy to clean with a standard bottle brush, but especially the valve. It’s mostly hard plastic. The silicon part, the actual valve, is large and nasty crud can’t hide (seems this is true for very few cups, maybe only this one.) Note: packaging says not to use any cleaning tools on the valve, but I have, gently, and it’s still leak-proof. + D/W Safe. Unlike others, this cup does not crack in my D/W (a low-end, 2015 Whirlpool). Note: I don’t wash silicon valves in the D/W. In my experience, the heat changes its shape and it’s no longer leak-proof. – Doesn’t Fit Cupholders. Its bottom is too big for your stroller, carseat, high chair tray, etc. But if you & your kid can deal with that, especially at age 6-18 mo when they’re still learning what arms are for and don’t possess the ability to stash their own cup, this is hardly a drawback. Bottom line. Let’s get real. There will be times you don’t clean a dirty cup as quickly as you should. Maybe it’s a crazy day, or you load it in the D/W but don’t run it for a day or two. This cup will pull through nice & clean: no disgusting smell or lingering haze. Others will not. For some fun, light reading, here are the 3 cups I don’t recommend. #1:Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup, Green/Blue, 7 Ounce, 2 Count ($5-6 per cup). Tried this one when LO was 6, 7 months. – Cup is leak-proof for tips, not drops. When dropped, it WILL leak and you WILL cry because you spent five bucks on it and it sounded SO GOOD and why won’t it just work. +- Not Super Easy to Clean. If you let this cup go, mold you can’t get out will grow in the valvet. Even when cleaned promptly, it’s hard to get the suction-driven silicon lid clean enough without running it through the D/W. But then… – Not D/W Safe. After a few stints in the D/W, the silicon lid stopped guarding against leaks. Bernt. (That sound a Mac makes when you move smtg to Trash.) If it were only the drop-proof issue, I’d go back to using this cup when LO is old enough not to drop his cup so much. However, the hard-to-clean valve is a dealbreaker. #2:Munchkin Click Lock Weighted Flexi Straw Trainer Cup, Blue, 7 Ounce ($7). Purchased around LO’s 1st bday: arrived at grandma’s, realized we forgot his cup, and grabbed this one at Stop & Shop. – Not as Leak-Proof as You’re Hoping. This cup handed out mystery drips and drops: might be liquid getting sucked up into the straw but not removed. SEVEN BUCKS?? Noooo. – Impossible To Clean. You will glare at the hazy, nasty crap clinging to the insides of the Weighted Flexi Straw and throw it out because you are afraid of giving your child diseases (true story.) I could not find a way to clean this cup to my satisfaction. This cup did help my LO learn to drink from a straw, but not any more than us at Chick-fil-A or out to dinner, holding his kid-size water cup for him. Save yourself the frustration and the $7. #3:Nuby 2-Pack Flip-It Easy Grip Cups with Easy-Flo Straw, 10 Ounce, Colors May Vary (I recently got a 2-pack for $5 at Burlington, so was feeling rather full of myself. That did not last.) – Infuriating Mystery Leaks. I haven’t gotten around to buying more Gerber cups, so we’re still using these at the moment, but both of them started leaving Mystery Rings of milk on whatever surface they rest (upright). Truly infuriating. Again, the liquid seems to come up the straw and out. +- Cleaning: this cup only has 3 pieces and the silicon straw is easy to clean with tools. The lid is a pain to clean (lots of surfaces and openings), but when I’m done, I feel satisfied it’s truly clean. – After a few runs in the D/W, the lid and cup no longer form a tight enough screw seal to prevent leaks. Bernt. Hope this was helpful!Read more
GrowliePants –
It doesn’t fit in most cup holders, especially the one on his high chair tray, and that makes him mad. But that’s it. That is the only negative thing I can say about these cups. The plus side to it being a fat bottom cup is that it’s harder to knock over or fall over. As a fat bottomed girl, I approve. 1) They don’t leak. 2) They are easy to clean and have minimal parts. There’s literally 3: The cup, lid, valve. 3) They are made of some kind of space age plastic that has withstood a year’s worth of abuse, and they are still in great shape. 4) They really don’t leak. My son has thrown his in a fit of rage because he ran out of cheese. 5) They aren’t expensive. The price point is great. I spent so much money on cups during the sippy cup wars of 2017, and my kid likes only these and the NUK soft spout, and that’s it. Really, just order them. It’s worth it.Read more
xxSmiley –
The media could not be loaded. I originally bought the “Girl” colors. I liked them so much I bought a second set. I bought “assorted colors” the second time and received Pink and purple both times. They work perfectly without ANY leaks. I read that other people have leak problems and I’m wondering if they knew to use the removable spill-proof seal. I love the shape, it makes it really easy to hold and harder to drop. I personally use these sippies as a calming technique at night for my PTSD and insomnia. I prefer these without the leak-proof seal because it works TOO well. It’s hard to get alot of liquid at once, which I’m sure is great for kids and small children.Read more
subhash –
I’ve gotten these in the past and sweared by them. They never leaked. I just ordered new ones a couple weeks ago. And they have changed the way they make them. They leak now all over my couch. In One of the cups the line didnt even screw to the seal zone, it wouldnt even reach there. The quality is not the same. Im very ditsraught about it. I have two old ones that we got a couple years agothat work great and they both have “ gerber” written on the bottle. The new ones have “first essentials” on them and these do not work. Both lids say “nuk” however. Not sure what to buy now. All my kids are thinkin is. I gotta drinkRead more
Amazon Customer –
The cup itself is great. Our son has transitioned flawlessly from bottles to these cups. Unfortunately, there are spots that will grow mold if left uncleaned and it’s nearly impossible to get to these spots once they’re affected. The spots are within the filter, right around the ring of plastic that alllows flow when sucked. Other spots are in the inside of the nozzle, right around the opening to the nozzle. Also, there are pockets around the cylinder where the filter pops in that will grow mold if not cleaned immediately. If you’re diligent on cleaning dishes, these are great. If you let dishes sit for a period of time, you’ll be throwing out moldy tops and filters.Read more
Julia –
I like everything about this cup except for the shape and the design which prevents you from getting the last ounce of liquid out of it. It doesn’t seem like a big deal but even at only one cup of milk a day that’s still nearly 50 cups of milk a year being wasted. Also, since it’s wider at the bottom it doesn’t fit into most carseat and stroller cup holders. Not a huge deal when son was an infant but now that he likes to drink on demand it gets annoying. Other than that it would be a perfect cup. We’ve had it nearly a year now and still doesn’t leak, has held up well and is easy to throw all the parts in the dishwasher.Read more
Chelsea –
I bought these before and LOVED them. Then I purchased again and something must have changed because the quality has gone way down. They leak even when I have the arrows lined up and the white insert inside. I’m really disappointed because they used to be great.Read more
L-mo –
First-time mom. My LO is 16 mo and we started sippy cups at 6 mo. If you’re new to them, you need this cup. You ONLY need this cup. This is the review I wish I’d found a year ago… the one I was destined to write. I review 4 cups here, but I only recommend this one, at only $2.50 a pop. Features: + Leak-Proof. Drop, punt, on your carpet, on a train, with a bear… the insides ain’t goin’ nowhere. The only truly leakproof cup we’ve tried. + Mold-Free, Easy-Clean Valve. The 3 pieces (cup, lid, and valve) are easy to clean with a standard bottle brush, but especially the valve. It’s mostly hard plastic. The silicon part, the actual valve, is large and nasty crud can’t hide (seems this is true for very few cups, maybe only this one.) Note: packaging says not to use any cleaning tools on the valve, but I have, gently, and it’s still leak-proof. + D/W Safe. Unlike others, this cup does not crack in my D/W (a low-end, 2015 Whirlpool). Note: I don’t wash silicon valves in the D/W. In my experience, the heat changes its shape and it’s no longer leak-proof. – Doesn’t Fit Cupholders. Its bottom is too big for your stroller, carseat, high chair tray, etc. But if you & your kid can deal with that, especially at age 6-18 mo when they’re still learning what arms are for and don’t possess the ability to stash their own cup, this is hardly a drawback. Bottom line. Let’s get real. There will be times you don’t clean a dirty cup as quickly as you should. Maybe it’s a crazy day, or you load it in the D/W but don’t run it for a day or two. This cup will pull through nice & clean: no disgusting smell or lingering haze. Others will not. For some fun, light reading, here are the 3 cups I don’t recommend. #1:Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup, Green/Blue, 7 Ounce, 2 Count ($5-6 per cup). Tried this one when LO was 6, 7 months. – Cup is leak-proof for tips, not drops. When dropped, it WILL leak and you WILL cry because you spent five bucks on it and it sounded SO GOOD and why won’t it just work. +- Not Super Easy to Clean. If you let this cup go, mold you can’t get out will grow in the valvet. Even when cleaned promptly, it’s hard to get the suction-driven silicon lid clean enough without running it through the D/W. But then… – Not D/W Safe. After a few stints in the D/W, the silicon lid stopped guarding against leaks. Bernt. (That sound a Mac makes when you move smtg to Trash.) If it were only the drop-proof issue, I’d go back to using this cup when LO is old enough not to drop his cup so much. However, the hard-to-clean valve is a dealbreaker. #2:Munchkin Click Lock Weighted Flexi Straw Trainer Cup, Blue, 7 Ounce ($7). Purchased around LO’s 1st bday: arrived at grandma’s, realized we forgot his cup, and grabbed this one at Stop & Shop. – Not as Leak-Proof as You’re Hoping. This cup handed out mystery drips and drops: might be liquid getting sucked up into the straw but not removed. SEVEN BUCKS?? Noooo. – Impossible To Clean. You will glare at the hazy, nasty crap clinging to the insides of the Weighted Flexi Straw and throw it out because you are afraid of giving your child diseases (true story.) I could not find a way to clean this cup to my satisfaction. This cup did help my LO learn to drink from a straw, but not any more than us at Chick-fil-A or out to dinner, holding his kid-size water cup for him. Save yourself the frustration and the $7. #3:Nuby 2-Pack Flip-It Easy Grip Cups with Easy-Flo Straw, 10 Ounce, Colors May Vary (I recently got a 2-pack for $5 at Burlington, so was feeling rather full of myself. That did not last.) – Infuriating Mystery Leaks. I haven’t gotten around to buying more Gerber cups, so we’re still using these at the moment, but both of them started leaving Mystery Rings of milk on whatever surface they rest (upright). Truly infuriating. Again, the liquid seems to come up the straw and out. +- Cleaning: this cup only has 3 pieces and the silicon straw is easy to clean with tools. The lid is a pain to clean (lots of surfaces and openings), but when I’m done, I feel satisfied it’s truly clean. – After a few runs in the D/W, the lid and cup no longer form a tight enough screw seal to prevent leaks. Bernt. Hope this was helpful!Read more
GrowliePants –
It doesn’t fit in most cup holders, especially the one on his high chair tray, and that makes him mad. But that’s it. That is the only negative thing I can say about these cups. The plus side to it being a fat bottom cup is that it’s harder to knock over or fall over. As a fat bottomed girl, I approve. 1) They don’t leak. 2) They are easy to clean and have minimal parts. There’s literally 3: The cup, lid, valve. 3) They are made of some kind of space age plastic that has withstood a year’s worth of abuse, and they are still in great shape. 4) They really don’t leak. My son has thrown his in a fit of rage because he ran out of cheese. 5) They aren’t expensive. The price point is great. I spent so much money on cups during the sippy cup wars of 2017, and my kid likes only these and the NUK soft spout, and that’s it. Really, just order them. It’s worth it.Read more
xxSmiley –
The media could not be loaded. I originally bought the “Girl” colors. I liked them so much I bought a second set. I bought “assorted colors” the second time and received Pink and purple both times. They work perfectly without ANY leaks. I read that other people have leak problems and I’m wondering if they knew to use the removable spill-proof seal. I love the shape, it makes it really easy to hold and harder to drop. I personally use these sippies as a calming technique at night for my PTSD and insomnia. I prefer these without the leak-proof seal because it works TOO well. It’s hard to get alot of liquid at once, which I’m sure is great for kids and small children.Read more
subhash –
I’ve gotten these in the past and sweared by them. They never leaked. I just ordered new ones a couple weeks ago. And they have changed the way they make them. They leak now all over my couch. In One of the cups the line didnt even screw to the seal zone, it wouldnt even reach there. The quality is not the same. Im very ditsraught about it. I have two old ones that we got a couple years agothat work great and they both have “ gerber” written on the bottle. The new ones have “first essentials” on them and these do not work. Both lids say “nuk” however. Not sure what to buy now. All my kids are thinkin is. I gotta drinkRead more
Amazon Customer –
The cup itself is great. Our son has transitioned flawlessly from bottles to these cups. Unfortunately, there are spots that will grow mold if left uncleaned and it’s nearly impossible to get to these spots once they’re affected. The spots are within the filter, right around the ring of plastic that alllows flow when sucked. Other spots are in the inside of the nozzle, right around the opening to the nozzle. Also, there are pockets around the cylinder where the filter pops in that will grow mold if not cleaned immediately. If you’re diligent on cleaning dishes, these are great. If you let dishes sit for a period of time, you’ll be throwing out moldy tops and filters.Read more
Julia –
I like everything about this cup except for the shape and the design which prevents you from getting the last ounce of liquid out of it. It doesn’t seem like a big deal but even at only one cup of milk a day that’s still nearly 50 cups of milk a year being wasted. Also, since it’s wider at the bottom it doesn’t fit into most carseat and stroller cup holders. Not a huge deal when son was an infant but now that he likes to drink on demand it gets annoying. Other than that it would be a perfect cup. We’ve had it nearly a year now and still doesn’t leak, has held up well and is easy to throw all the parts in the dishwasher.Read more
Chelsea –
I bought these before and LOVED them. Then I purchased again and something must have changed because the quality has gone way down. They leak even when I have the arrows lined up and the white insert inside. I’m really disappointed because they used to be great.Read more