Baby Bjorn Cup

Bottom Line

The Baby Bjorn Cup teaches babies to drink like grownups from a very young age, with a weighted, wide base that sits securely on a table or highchair tray. It has a lot of fans in parents who want to skip the sippy cup stage altogether. A determined baby can dump its contents on the floor, but since it only holds 3.4 ounces, it won't make too big a mess.

Ease Of Use

Open lid cup that is easy for babies to master. The Baby Bjorn Cup has a slender, ergonomic shape that is easy for babies as young as 6 months old (it is recommended for babies from 8 months old and up) to pick up and drink from -- just like mom and dad. The wide, weighted bottom prevents the cup from tipping over if the child bumps it and allows the child to set it down without tipping it over. Parents say that it is easy for babies to drink from this cup and hard for them to tip it over. They say that the relatively low capacity (3.4 ounces) of the cup and the cone shape result in a manageable flow of liquid. Finally, parents say the lip of the cup is comfortable and adds to the manageability of the cup when the baby is sipping.

The one-piece Baby Bjorn Cup is easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. The cup is also microwave- and freezer-safe.

Durability

Developed by pediatricians and industrial engineers in consultation with children and parents. All users describe the Baby Bjorn Cup as sturdy and shatterproof. The plastics are BPA- and phthalate-free and are created using recyclable materials. Unlike traditional sippy cups, this one piece unit doesn't have valves, straws, lids, o-rings or other sundry parts to break, shatter, crack or get lost. It's usability is confined to fairly young children.

Lifestyle Features

A cute cup for use at the table or highchair. Unlike traditional kids' sippy cups, the Baby Bjorn Cup is not intended to be toted along by busy toddlers. This cup belongs at the table or highchair. Parents say that the cup, offered in bright blue, red, green, and pink is functional and good looking. They also note that it is smaller in capacity than expected -- holding a maximum of 3 to 4 ounces. However, most parents say the capacity is fine given inevitable dumping.

Many pediatricians recommend skipping the sippy cup stage altogether due to orthodontia and developmental issues. The Baby Bjorn Cup is designed to make the process safer and more manageable for families with kid-safe materials and build. The plastics are BPA- and phthalate-free and are created using recyclable materials.