Best Sippy Cups Australia: Baby & Toddler Training Cups

For a baby learning to drink, start with a small open cup and your help. For a toddler ready for free-flow sipping, the b.box Training Cup is a practical option. If you also need a cup for outings, the b.box Sippy Cup has a weighted straw; the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup offers a rim-style alternative. Choose for the task, rather than expecting one cup to do everything.

Updated October 2026

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This researched guide compares four training cups listed by Australian brands or retailers. We considered drinking style, cleaning, handling and suitability for different stages. We have not tested them ourselves. Amazon links open a search for the named model; check the actual item, age label and seller before buying.

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Quick picks: training cups available in Australia

Cup	Who it suits	What to keep in mind
b.box Training Cup, 240mL	Toddlers aged 12 months+ practising free-flow drinking	Free-flow design; it will spill
b.box Sippy Cup, 240mL	Babies from 6 months using a straw cup for water on outings	Weighted straw and valve need thorough cleaning
Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup, 207mL	Children from 6 months who prefer drinking at the rim	A valve controls flow; it is not an open cup
Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw Cup, 300mL	Babies from 6 months starting with a straw	Larger capacity; two-piece valve adds cleaning steps

Before you buy: an open cup is worth practising

Raising Children Network recommends helping babies learn cup drinking from around six months, including early practice with an open cup. A training cup is useful, but you do not need a special branded one to begin. A small, easy-to-hold open cup with a little liquid lets you support the movement and see what your baby is doing.

NSW Health’s cup guidance favours a training cup with no valve and advises avoiding teats or spouts with valves that require sucking. We therefore put free-flow practice first. The valved cups below are options for reducing mess when you are out, rather than a reason to skip learning to sip from an open cup.

Cup packaging and feeding advice answer different questions. A manufacturer’s age label describes its product; it does not mean a younger baby needs extra water or should replace milk feeds. If your baby was premature, has feeding difficulties or needs a particular drinking aid, ask your GP or maternal and child health nurse (MCHN) which cup and approach fit their needs.

1. b.box Training Cup: for free-flow toddler practice

The b.box Training Cup has a funnel-style lid that directs liquid to the rim and a window through which your child can see the water. Its Australian product page lists a 240mL capacity and an age of 12 months+. It is a useful step for a toddler learning how far to tilt a cup, especially if you already have the compatible b.box base.

The important trade-off is mess. This is a free-flow cup, and b.box explicitly says it is not spill-proof. Use it sitting at the table with a small amount of water, rather than loose in a nappy bag. The cup and lid are polypropylene, with a silicone O-ring; the manufacturer lists top-rack dishwasher cleaning.

Best fit: a toddler practising sipping at meals. Less useful for: a baby under the product’s age label or a bag that must stay dry. You can keep practising with an ordinary small open cup alongside it.

See the b.box Training Cup on the Australian brand site · Check price on Amazon AU

2. b.box Sippy Cup: weighted-straw option for outings

The b.box Sippy Cup combines easy-grip handles, a flip-top lid and a weighted straw. The weight follows the liquid as the cup tilts, so it may suit a child who tips the cup while drinking through a straw. The current Australian listing describes a 240mL capacity, a two-way valve and dishwasher cleaning. The brand includes the model in its six-month range.

We would choose it mainly as a water cup for outings. b.box advises against serving formula in this straw cup: the liquid may not pass through easily and residue can be difficult to clean from the straw. That is a meaningful limitation if you are looking for one cup for every feed.

The straw, valve and weight require more attention than a plain cup. Check that the straw is assembled correctly after washing and inspect it for chewing damage. Older versions differ, so follow the instructions supplied with your exact cup rather than assuming all b.box lids tolerate the same treatment.

See the b.box Sippy Cup on the Australian brand site · Check price on Amazon AU

3. Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup: a spoutless rim option

Baby Bunting lists the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup in a 207mL size for six months+. Your child drinks from the valve edge around the rim, rather than finding a spout. Handles help with holding, and the retailer lists top-rack dishwasher cleaning and use with water or milk.

This may suit a child who enjoys holding a handled cup but wants less mess than an open cup. It is still a valved cup: drinking from a circular rim does not make it the same as free-flow sipping. Keep open-cup opportunities in the routine, and avoid treating brand claims about development as a guarantee for your child.

Lift off the silicone top when cleaning so you can inspect the area underneath. A cup that looks simple from the outside can still hide milk residue. If your child struggles to get a drink, try a simpler cup rather than repeatedly asking them to suck harder.

See the Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup at Baby Bunting · Check price on Amazon AU

4. Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw Cup: an alternative straw design

Chemist Warehouse lists the Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw Cup as a 300mL cup for six months+. It has a soft silicone straw, a flip cover and a two-piece valve. A straw-cleaning brush is included, and the listing describes the cup as dishwasher and steriliser safe.

It is worth considering if you want a straw cup and prefer this shape to the b.box option. The larger capacity is not a target for how much your baby should drink; put in only what you need. Check local availability on the retailer page because stock depends on your location.

The valve is the main trade-off. It helps control spills but gives you another part to dismantle, wash and reassemble. Check the supplied instructions for the right orientation and cleaning method. We would use it alongside open-cup practice, rather than as the only drinking experience a child has.

See the Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw Cup at Chemist Warehouse · Check price on Amazon AU

How to choose a training cup without buying a cupboardful

Choose the drinking style first

An open cup needs tipping and adult help at first. A straw cup needs a different action and can be useful when a lid matters. A rim-style valved cup adds another way to control spills. There is no need to teach every style in a fixed order. Begin with one simple option and watch whether your child can comfortably get a drink.

Check what you can clean

Before buying, look at a photo of the dismantled cup or read its instructions. Can you remove the seal? Can you clean right through the straw? Will you remember which way the valve goes back in? A design with fewer pieces may make more sense for daily milk use than a complicated travel cup. Dishwasher-safe does not automatically mean safe for every sterilising method.

Think about your actual day

For home, easy cleaning and a comfortable grip may matter more than a lid. For childcare, ask what staff can manage and label the cup clearly. For a nappy bag, keep the cup upright and separate from important items until you know how it behaves. “Spill-resistant” is not a promise that a damaged seal or an incorrectly fitted lid will keep everything dry.

Start with one cup and reassess after several calm attempts. Refusing a cup once does not tell you much; a tired baby at the end of a meal may simply be finished. Buying several similar cups at once can make it harder to work out which feature is actually helping.

Introducing water and keeping milk feeds on track

Raising Children Network’s healthy drinks advice says small amounts of cooled, boiled tap water can be offered from six months. Breastmilk or infant formula remains important during the first year. Pasteurised, unflavoured full-fat cow’s milk can become a main drink after 12 months when your child is eating a balanced diet. Juice, soft drinks and flavoured milk are not recommended everyday drinks for babies and children.

Offer practice at an ordinary meal, with only a little liquid in the cup. Sit with your baby, help bring the rim to their lips and let them pause. There is no need to fill a large cup or turn learning into a race. If they repeatedly cough, choke or seem distressed when drinking, stop and discuss it with your GP or MCHN.

For the rest of the meal, our tips for starting solids with a fussy eater and high-chair buying considerations can help you plan the setup. Our baby teeth guide covers another part of this stage.

Cleaning and safety: a short daily checklist

Supervise drinking and offer a comfortable seated position. Do not let a child walk or run with a cup or straw in their mouth.
Dismantle removable lids, seals, straws and valves after use. Wash them according to the supplied instructions, then let them dry before reassembling.
Inspect every part for cracks, tears, trapped residue and loose pieces. Replace damaged parts rather than trying to patch them.
Keep hot drinks away from babies and toddlers. A cup’s material or lid does not make a hot drink suitable.

For feeding cups containing breastmilk or formula, Raising Children Network advises thorough washing and sterilising until 12 months. Choose a cup that permits a suitable sterilising method and follow its manufacturer’s instructions. If those instructions conflict with how you need to use the cup, choose another design or ask your MCHN for help.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best training cup for an infant?

For learning, a small open cup used with your help is a good starting point from around six months. If you need less mess outside the home, choose an age-appropriate straw or rim-style cup that you can dismantle and clean. Keep open-cup practice in the mix.

Which sippy cup suits a seven-month-old?

The b.box Sippy Cup, Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup and Tommee Tippee Trainer Straw Cup are listed for six months+. Which one works will depend on your baby’s skills and preferences. The b.box Training Cup in this guide is labelled 12 months+, so it is a toddler option.

What is the best sippy cup for milk?

Prioritise a cup that is approved for the milk you plan to serve and easy to clean thoroughly. Baby Bunting lists the Munchkin 207mL model for water or milk. b.box advises against formula in its weighted-straw sippy cup. Milk-feeding cups for babies under 12 months also need appropriate sterilising.

Does a breastfed baby need a special training cup?

No particular branded cup is required just because your baby is breastfed. Start with supported open-cup practice when appropriate. If you need to offer expressed milk and your baby is struggling, ask your MCHN or a lactation consultant about a suitable feeding approach.

Are 360 cups better than straw cups for toddlers?

They serve different preferences and neither automatically replaces open-cup learning. A 360 cup uses a valve at the rim; a straw cup uses a straw and may also have a valve. Choose what is manageable for your child and easy for you to clean, while continuing free-flow practice.