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Transition your baby from bottle or breastfeeding to these easy-to-hold and spill-resistant sippy cups.

Once your baby reaches the six month mark, you can begin to offer them new solids and fluids other than breastmilk or infant formula.

And while you'll find that they've gotten more than used to drinking from a baby bottle or breast, it's around this time that you can consider transitioning them to new drinking vessels that will encourage healthy oral development as well as independent feeding and drinking.

A sippy cup is the perfect transition between bottle and cup, thanks to the clever designs that make them easy for babies to grip and sip from. We've rounded up a few of our favourite options below that you can stock up on from the web.

Great for both kids and parents, the soft silicone spout on this sippy cup makes it easy for your little ones to drink, and the fewer amount of parts compared to other options makes cleaning easy for adults. It's BPA free and dishwasher safe, and with the valve built into the spout, assembly is fast and hassle-free and drinking is spill-free. The ergonomic design is easy to hold thanks to the contoured shape and two handles.

A reviewer said "A must have in my bag. Bub loves drinking from it and it’s easy to clean".

Thoughtfully designed with easy-to-grip handles, a spill-proof flip top lid and weighted straw, this sippy cup is perfect for tots aged six months and up. Made from a biodegradable bamboo fibre, it's safer for the environment and for your child (no nasty plastics!). It's BPA, PVC and phthalate free, and safe to pop in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Plus, it comes in three super cute and colourful designs kids will love.

Available in plenty of bright colours, these b.Box Sippy Cups are a cult favourite for good reason. The innovative weighted straw allows kids to drink at any angle, and the simple flip top lid and easy grip handles encourage independence. They're BPA free and leakproof too, according to reviewers.

A reviewer wrote "I originally bought one of these to see if I could get my one year old to start drinking some milk and once she got the hang of sucking through a straw, she was obsessed! I think we now have about six (one for water, one at the grandparents, one for childcare, etc) ... The bottle gets thrown on the ground multiple times a day and has still failed to leak or show any other signs of wear. I couldn’t be happier!"

With an almond-shaped, spill-proof straw design to conform to your tot's mouth and minimise spills, this transitional cup is perfect for bubs four months and up. The straw valve opens as soon as your baby's lips touch the spout for ease of drinking, and the hinged cap creates a leak-proof seal when not in use.

A reviewer said "I have spent so much money on sippy cups. This is the only one that does not leak! And the plastic doesn't become cloudy after several washes. Totally worth the money".

Made from high strength borosilicate glass, this sippy cup comes with an innovative medical grade silicone sleeve which provides shock resistance and changes colour if the liquid inside is too hot for your child. All parts are BPA, PVC, phthalate and polycarbonate free, and you can easily remove the silicone sleeve to clean the glass in the dishwasher. 

A reviewer commented "Completely in love with these cups and what a great innovation with the color changing sleeve which actually works just perfectly. I was looking for glass sippers/cups to move away from plastic and these cups did the trick, can use them safely in the microwave and easy to clean in the sterilizer. No leaks and easy for kids to hold with the non slippery sleeve grip, would recommend and will buy again".

Ideal for use from six months and up, this BPA-free soft spout sippy cup is 100 per cent spill proof. It comes with removable, easy-grip handles to suit your child's level of coordination, and the extra-wide neck makes for easier filling and cleaning.

A reviewer said "I love it and so does my seven month baby! It's easy for him to hold it and drink and it's the only bottle I tried (and I tried many)that doesn't leak".

With soft touch trainer handles for little hands and three super cute, kid-friendly designs, this is a perfect bottle-to-cup transition. The angled spout is designed to help toddlers aged 12 months and up take their first sips of non-milk fluids easily, without having to tilt their heads back too much. The hard spout helps them differentiate from the soft teats of milk bottles and get used to a new, independent type of drinking. 

A reviewer wrote "The Philips Avent drinking cup with spout and handles is ideal for transitioning from bottles to classic drinking cups. It really is leak-proof and can be easily held by little hands thanks to the handles".

Available in adorable Mickey and Minnie designs, these sippy cups will help your bub transition from a bottle with ease. The easy-grasp handles are simple for babies to grip, and the soft spout is gentle for sore teething gums. The one-piece lid and built-in valve makes for easy cleaning too, plus it's BPA free and dishwasher safe.

Reviewers said "absolutely love it, great value for money" and that the design is easy for babies to hold.

Specifically designed to allow for free-flow drinking while also minimising spills on the go, this Heinz baby sippy cup is a great choice for your little one. The flip-top spout is gentle on sensitive gums with the Flexisoft handles are comfortable to grab onto. The design is BPA free and comes in a wide range of colours.

A reviewer wrote "This free flow cup has been great and now using for second child. Rate of flow is not too quick but changes with angle of cup so encourages baby to tip higher or lower. Ability to close spout prevents spills".

Easy to hold and easy to clean, this Nuby no-spill cup is perfect for beginners. The unique contoured shape and soft silicone spout make it easy for babies to get the hang of, and the touch flow technology activates as soon as pressure is applied to the spout - meaning that it won't leak when it's not being sipped from! It's BPA free and suitable for bubs four months and up.

A reviewer commented "I bought this cup for my six month old son, after a recommendation from a friend. I would highly recommend this cup for bubs learning to drink. It is spill proof and water only comes out when they suck, not when the cup is turned upside down. Easy to wash and assemble, you can't go wrong".

Available in sets of three in bright and beautiful colours, these BPA free sippy cups are made from organic, plant-based melamine that's super durable. They've got silicone bases to reduce knocking over, and easy-grip double handles for less spills while encouraging independent drinking. They're break, scratch and stain-resistant, and suitable for hot and cold liquids as well as dishwasher cleaning. 

A reviewer said "These sippy cup colours are seriously as gorgeous in person as in the pictures. My little toddler is transitioning between having a sippy cup and using them as cups...this combination is perfect as its simple to use as a cup by removing the lid and with two easy handles".

Suitable for use from six months and up, the Tommee Tippee Discovera Training Cup features a soft spout and grippy handles. It's non-spill and shake proof, and has a spacious 260ml capacity. It's BPA free, and a great pick for transitioning from breast or bottle to baby sips.

A reviewer said it's "Really user friendly for babies. My daughter is about one year old and she can use that without any trouble. Easy to clean, easy to use".

The Foogo Eastman Triton Phase 1 Sippy Cup is ideal for early development and the transition to drinking water and other non-milk fluids. It has ergonomic handles, a leak-proof valve, an impact-resistant shell and a soft spout that's comfortable on sensitive gums. It's BPA free and dishwasher safe, too.  

A reviewer wrote "My son loves this cup. We're in the process of transitioning from bottles to cups, and my son does well with this cup. It's easy for him to hold, and he can drink out of it well (not too much comes out so that he chokes)".

With it's ridiculously low price, it'd be easy to write off this IKEA sippy cup as too cheap - but according to reviews, it's a great choice for your bub. The simple design features a tight-fitting lid and free-flow spout, as well as two large handles for baby to grip onto. The transparent side panels allow you to see how much water is left.

A reviewer commented "This product should be a family staple item when a toddler is around. Does what it’s designed to perfect and at a better price".

The green sprouts Glass Sip & Straw Cup is made from BPA and PVC free glass and silicone that's easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The drip-free spout has unvented free flow for a natural transition from breastfeeding, and the straw supports healthy oral development. The non-slip, shock-absorbing silicone base and outer plastic shell reduces spills and breaks, while the inner glass is non-toxic and easily cleaned. 

A reviewer said "This cup is super easy to clean and use. I love that the water I feed my baby only touches glass and silicone rather than plastics. The parts are really easy to take apart to wash. Would highly recommend".

Double check the recommended age on the sippy cup you buy, but the general rule is that you can begin to offer your child a sippy cup from as early as four months. According to Australian dietitian Tanya Nagy, "although breast milk and/or infant formula will remain the main source of hydration, you can introduce boiled and cooled water from six months of age, to get them familiar with sipping. Offer it with meals or at any time of day".

Yes, you can definitely give your baby formula or milk out of their sippy cup - in fact, this can make the transition from bottle or breast to cup even easier.

According to HealthDirect, "babies need 0.7 to 0.8 litres of fluid per day from breast milk or formula, while children need ... 4 cups (for 1-year-olds)". They also advise that babies under six months old only need to drink breast milk or infant formula. From six months, you can begin to give your baby small amounts of water in addition to their breastmilk or formula feeds - but breastmilk and formula should still be their main drink up to 12 months of age. From 12 months, their main drinks should be water and cow's or breastmilk. 

Getting a headstart on the process of weaning your bub? Check out our guide to how to start your baby on solids - plus, don't miss our roundups of the best baby bottles for newborns, best baby food pouches, and best plates and bowls for kids.

This article was originally published on February 23, 2021 and was updated on March 1, 2021.