The Bottom Line: In need of a sippy cup? Then don't waste your money on other cups. This cup should be at the top of your list because it is at mine now.
Wanbli_Gleska's Full Review: Gerber Fun Grips Spill Proof Cup
My son is about 19-months-old now and I have been trying to wean him from the bottle for months now. I have tried just about every brand and style you can find. Nothing worked. With other spill proof cups, he either had trouble getting any liquid out and eventually threw it across the room or he would just cut to the chase and throw it from the get-go. (He is my little football player...LOL) Other cups, he would make a inconvenient mess all over his highchair tray and splash in the puddles he made.
My other two were weaned from the bottle at 12-months-old so you hopefully can see my frustrating dilemma. I knew that something needed to be done. Heck, he cannot be sucking on a bottle at five. Totally unacceptable in my book. Tonight I thought what the heck, I will give this weaning another try. This is wear Gerber Fun Grips Spill Proof Cups comes in. I decided that I would try these.
The type I actually bought had color changing capabilities and came in a package of two 10-ounce cups. Having a boy, I chose the blue and green package instead of the pink and green package. The green one changes colors to a lighter green and the blue one changes to a bright purple.
MY SON'S FIRST REACTION
I was expecting the same result, a crucial pass to make a touchdown before the clock runs out. To my surprise, he looked at it and smiled. He picked it up and started...oh my gosh...he start drinking from it!! He was fine with it. He was amazed by the changing color too. He kept pointing at the area were it was two different colors and giggling. He totally loves this cup. Well, until it is empty, then he goes for the pass...the pass to get more to drink, that is.
Okay, now let me tell you more about this great cup. This cup changes colors when you add cold liquids to it. The package says that it changes best when the liquid is below 57 degrees F, but who is really going to test the temperature for that? It also says that the cup returns to its original color with warm liquids or at room temperature above 72 degrees F.
This cup also is contoured for easy gripping and the texture grip surface keeps the cup from slipping through his little hands. It also has this valve that controls the flow of liquid and a spill proof spout. How do I know that it is definitely spill proof?? It turn this sucker upside down and nothing came out. I start shaking it, nothing came out. At that point I wasn't sure how he would get anything out, but after he analyzed it himself, he had no trouble drinking from it.
CLEANING
Cleaning is simple. Remove the valve and wash in hot water with a gentle detergent and the packaging suggest a cotton swab, but I used a wash cloth just fine. The packaging states in big bold letters: "DO NOT USE A NIPPLE BRUSH FOR CLEANING." This cup is dishwasher safe as long as it is placed in the top rack. No sweat.
BEFORE USING
As with any utensil used in feeding your infant and/or toddler, you should give it a thorough cleaning before using it. This prevents any germs such as viruses, bacteria and dust from getting in your little one's system.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Give me my money back? Let me guess, I have to give the cups back too? Thought so. Well, even though I like the thought of getting my money back, I think that I will keep the cups and in fact, I will heading off to buy more. These cups were definitely worth the $4.86 I paid for them. I would be willing to pay more (Shhh..) if I had to.
If you are trying to wean your youngster from the bottle/breast, YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THIS CUP!! Hands down, this has been the best so far. My son is very...okay EXTREMELY picky and he gives it two thumbs up. Then with my two thumbs up, that make a grand total of four thumbs up!
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