ParentlistOpen & 360 Training Cups
Small open cups and spill-resistant 360 cups for learning to drink from a cup.
- Priority
- Essential
- Ages
- 6 months-3 years
- Category
- Feeding
When you need it
Small open cups and 360 cups can be introduced from around 6 months, alongside solids, with a few sips of water at meals. Children typically keep practicing with them until about 36 months, by which point most can manage a regular small cup.
What to look for
For open cups, choose a tiny size (around 2 to 4 oz) with a weighted base so it is easier to control. 360 cups should have a valve that releases liquid when your child sips anywhere around the rim. Check that the valve comes apart for cleaning and that all pieces are dishwasher-safe. Two small handles help babies grip during early practice.
Open & 360 Training Cups: common questions
- Do I need an open & 360 training cups?
- Most families find a training cup helpful for learning to drink from a cup. A small regular glass or shot-glass-sized cup can also work for supervised practice, so you do not need many.
- When does a baby need an open & 360 training cups?
- From around 6 months, when solids start. Ask your pediatrician how much water is appropriate at this stage.
Ages
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
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