OK, so we all had a brief freak out when the media got us all crazy about Bisphenol A and bad plastics. (Addictine is happy that BPA is no longer in baby bottles in Canada, but frankly she didn't want to buy more plastic and kept using some of the Gerbers that she'd had from Kid #1.)
We've also all gone through our fair share of sippy cups before finding the right one. But this is my job here: to let you know which item might possibly be the best ever so you don't have to waste your hard earned money too.
The Think Baby trainer cup is one awesome transition cup. Whether moving from boob or bottle, this is the cup that's going to help your baby get to the next step.
The Think Baby is super easy to wash. It's pretty spill proof without a having valve. (How smart is that? No valves to lose.) Handles are removable for those who don't care for them, and the bottle itself is ergonomic for little grips.
Possibly the best feature for those who are keen to measure things are the ounce markings on the side of the bottle. (Hey Nuby, Gerber, and even Born Free -- why didn't you think of that?) BPA-free -- natch -- the Think Baby cup is also free of lead, pthlates and other unspellable, unpronounceable toxins.
No wait, I'm wrong. The best feature is how quickly it dispenses liquids. It has a silicone top that is kind of like a giant wonky-shaped nipple, which makes a 6 oz feeding take 5 minutes instead of a slow 15 with conventional bottles. (A quick, efficient burp afterwards and Bob's your uncle.)
It's important to note that this cup is only for babies. It will not transition well to toddlerhood once the need to suck has subsided. But if you're like Addictine, a cup that will prevent your own nipples from being gnawed on is worth the expense.
The Think Baby Trainer Cup ($16.99)
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Wait, my Gerbers do have markings...
I think I have to bookmark this, because I am heading down that road again, aren't I? Yikes.
Posted by: kittenpie | July 15, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Oooh, was wondering where I'd go when Dove started to hold a bottle on her own. Dr. Brown's are just too easy to bonk little heads with. Think they'll come up with a plan to make a change-out toddler sippy thing?
Posted by: kgirl | July 15, 2008 at 09:50 PM
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