The best sippy cups you can buy

The First Years Take and Toss Sippy Cups are an affordable option for busy parents who love saving money and don't want to worry about leaving cups at the park.

While I'm a big fan of investing in high-quality baby products, kids and parents do lose socks, shoes, and, yes, sippy cups. The First Years Take and Toss Sippy Cups take the sting out of leaving things behind.

However, the disposable factor doesn't make them less they durable. You can use the sippy cups over and over again. They're perfect for play dates or birthday parties when you need extra sippy cups on hand. The sippy cups are stackable and easy to store.

First Years Sippy Cups are also dishwasher safe and come in bright solid colors. The design has a snap-on lid with a travel top to help prevent leaks. While I found these ones aren't as leak-proof as other sippy cups, they are easy to clean. I found that filling them up with liquid at the park, instead of beforehand, is a smart way to use them.

One Amazon reviewer said, "For an incredibly cheap price tag and meant for "no worries" if you lose them, they are surprisingly sturdy." I agree. First Years are affordable, durable, and sometimes end up where socks go, but in the end, you really don't care.

Pros: Super-easy to use, consistent temperatures, affordable, bottle compatibility, high-quality, fast heating, easy to clean

Cons: Some leakage problems, plastic, better for older toddlers or kids

The Nuk Disney Learner Sippy Cup is just the right size for little fingers to hold onto, and it makes learning to use a cup easy.

When it comes to sippy cups, there is a learning curve. Your little one loves the bottle or prefers breast milk. But there comes a time when your cutie needs to make the transition. One excellent choice is the Nuk Disney Learner Sippy Cup. It has easy to grip handles with oh-so likable Mickey Mouse on the front.

It's also just the right size for kids who are six months or older, making the transition easier. The sippy cup has a spill-proof, soft spout that's gentle on gums while teaching your baby to drink from a cup. One feature I love is the air vent that helps reduce swallowed air.

The sippy cup also grows with your baby. The handles and lid are easily removable. Once your baby gets the hang of holding the container, you can remove the handles, and eventually, you can use it without the spout, too. It's also easy to clean and for the most part, spill-proof.

A lot of people love this trainer sippy cup. Today called it the best trainer cup. One Amazon verified buyer referred to it as the only sippy cup her son loves. The Nuk Disney Learner Sippy Cup makes learning how to use a cup easier.

Pros: Transition sippy cup, easy to clean, cute design, easy on gums

Cons: Holds only five ounces, have to remove handles to place in a cup holder

The Nuby No-Spill Cup With Flex Straw is soft on tender gums and teeth, making it an excellent choice for kids six months and up.

Just as using a sippy cup takes a little practice, so does using a straw. The Nuby sippy cup with flexible straw makes using a straw safe and comfortable. The best part is that there's no leaks or spills. Okay, for the most part.

I've yet to use a sippy cup that didn't leak at some point. Either due to pressure, being thrown, or a defective part. However, the one-piece touch-flow valve makes it hard for the sippy cup to leak.

You can also purchase the Nuby with or without handles, making it easy to use for babies and helpful for growing toddlers who love a straw. The Nuby sippy cup is also well-made and BPH free. I found them easy to clean, but kids do chew on the flexible straw. If this happens, you'll have to replace it for safety reasons.

The sippy cups usually come in a pack of two for a reasonable price on Amazon and other major retailers. One happy mom commented, "We tried eight different sippy cups before discovering the Nuby. The cup is definitely spill-proof. My child loves to shake it and throw it across the living room — all without spilling a drop of liquid." If you're looking for a spill-proof sippy cup with a straw, Nuby is an excellent choice.

Pros: Flexible straw, great price, comes with or without handles, high-quality, easy to clean

Cons: Kiddos chew the straw, sometimes hard to suck

The Thermos Foogo Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Sippy Cup is an excellent choice for environmentally conscious parents who want to stay away from plastic.

If you're on the go and want an eco-friendly sippy cup to travel with you and your family, you'll love the Thermos Foogo Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Sippy Cup. First, it's not made of plastic, which is a huge bonus. Plastic products and particles are polluting landfills and our oceans. But if the eco-friendly factor doesn't win you over, the durability will.

Since it's stainless steel, you can literally throw the sucker in a bag and go. In fact, your pitcher in training toddler can too. The straw folds down, making it a compact. One of the best features is that it doesn't sweat. You can put ice-cold milk or water inside, and it won't leave moisture in your bag. This is one pet peeve I have with any kind of water container, but the Thermos Foogo is a durable and compact non-sweating sippy cup.

Cleaning is pretty easy, too, with four removable parts. Ordering replacement straws is simple as well. Most people love these sippy cups, but some reviewers reported leakage problems. I found that if you didn't close the lid over the straw securely, leakage could happen. If you're a busy mom and taking care of messy toddlers, I imagine that sometimes the top is an afterthought.

Pros: Sweatproof, stainless steel, keeps contents cold and fresh, straw, durable, compact, great for travel or outdoor use

Cons: Cost, some buyers reported leakage problems, not intended for hot liquids