The Best Straw Cups for Toddlers of 2026

• Capacity: 12 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

Skip Hop is known for its fun and fashionable kids’ products, and the stainless steel Skip Hop Kids Water Bottle With Straw is no exception. If you're looking for an insulated cup that holds a lot of liquid, the Skip Hop Straw Cup for toddlers is a great choice.

The Skip Hop comes in fun colors, with bright and cheery cartoon animal designs. Its silicone sleeve keeps condensation from becoming a slippery problem for tiny palms.

This straw cup for toddlers comes with a carrying strap that’s attached underneath the lid, so you can attach it to backpacks or strollers or just use it as a different way to hold the bottle. My toddler preferred to carry this straw sippy cup around without the attachment, but it only takes a second to remove the strap (and you’ll want to do so before cleaning to avoid getting it wet.).

Although this straw cup for toddlers didn’t leak while left on its side overnight, it didn’t do so well when my son tipped it upside down and began to shake it. Water went everywhere, leaking from a very tiny hole in the mouthpiece, and we had a mess on our hands. However, we didn’t notice any leakage during our drop tests. So, as long as your toddler doesn’t flip it upside down and shake it, you should be in the clear.

• Capacity: 10 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

The Take & Toss is intended for toddlers ages 18 months and up, and while my son is just three months shy of that, he had no trouble at all using these cups. In fact, my envious 6-year-old thought these straw cups for toddlers were “so cool” and decided to join her little bro in testing them. We love these straw sippy cups because they’re affordable, and you can use them with kids of all ages.

These straw cups for toddlers really do live up to their “Take & Toss” name. They’rere ideal for filling on the go when you’re eating out, on vacation, or at the park. The design is very similar to kid’s cups you’d get at a restaurant. However, Take & Toss cups aren’t great for throwing in the diaper bag when filled up with liquid since there’s no way to cover the straw.

That said, for the most part, the lid stayed in place when we threw these straw cups for toddlers on the ground and they didn’t leak overnight. We did have a few times where the lid exploded off if it hit the floor the right way, which sent liquid everywhere.

One concern I have is the hard plastic straw. Most of the other straw cups for toddlers we tested have soft, bendable straws, but I do worry what might happen if my little one were to fall forward with a firm straw like this one in their mouth.

Another hang up about this straw cup for toddlers is the assembly. It’s easy to take apart, but, after filling it with liquid, make sure to put the lid on first and then the straw. If you place the lid on with the straw, liquid shoots straight up out of the straw and makes a bit of a mess. It’s an easy fix, but something to be aware of if you plan to use these straw sippy cups.

Overall, the Take and Toss cups are great for travel or storing in the diaper bag for those times when you forget your child’s usual drinking vessel.

• Capacity: 9 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

Dr. Brown’s is well-known for their Natural Flow baby bottles that have won a slew of awards from popular children's websites, so I was eager to test out Baby’s First Straw Cup for toddlers. The 9-ounce, BPA-free cup is easy to hold and comes with removable handles and a weighted straw to ensure your toddler can drink up every last drop.

However, during our overnight tests, a small pool of water seeped out. We also noticed that when the bottle is full, liquid sometimes emerges from the straw. One benefit this cup offers is that it comes with a bristle brush to help clean all the nooks and crannies in the lid and straw parts.

This straw cup for toddlers is a fine choice for those who feel a loyalty to the Dr. Brown’s brand, but there was nothing terribly remarkable or memorable about this cup.

• Capacity: 12 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

We had high hopes for the 12-ounce Thermos Funtainer, but this bottle was a big ol’ mess.

This straw cup for toddlers had the most leakage when left on its side overnight. The waterworks don’t stop there. While only a small amount of liquid escaped during our drop tests, the flood gates opened almost immediately once we shook the Funtainer from side-to-side. The locking lid is a nice feature, but we think this cup is better suited for older toddlers who are less inclined to throw or play with it.

Despite being one of the larger straw sippy cups we tested, it’s still petite enough to store in the cabinets without taking up a large footprint. We also liked that the bulk of the straw cup for toddlers is made from stainless steel, making it a good option for those looking to live a more plastic-free life.

Overall, the Funtainer feels very solidly built and like it can withstand everyday wear and tear.

• Capacity: 12 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

At the start of the testing process, the Nuby Thirsty Kids Flip-it REFLEX was my immediate favorite. It’s larger than most other straw cups for toddlers we tested. However, the middle portion of the bottle has a rubbery texture, making it easy to grip.

This straw cup for toddlers is very lightweight, has a soft spout. Like the Thermos Funtainer, it holds 12-ounces of liquid. Most of all, my toddler really enjoyed using this sippy cup with a straw. Maybe it was the bright green color and cactus design, but he took a real interest in it.

While liquids can easily pass through the straw without much effort, the design of this bottle is flawed. Now, before I proceed, I want to give the disclaimer that this straw cup for toddlers does not claim in any way to be spill-proof when the cap cover is not in place.

Unfortunately, I learned that firsthand as my son turned the cup upside down and doused himself in water on the way to the grocery store one afternoon. I’m not saying I don’t expect some liquid to leak. But the fact that he was able to empty the full 12-ounces in less than 10 minutes is impressive—and troubling if the bottle were to get left open on its side.

The straw cup for toddlers didn’t leak when we had the no-spill cap on, but the cap didn’t always lock the first time around. It took some extra effort, on occasion, to seal it shut.

Additionally, the cleaning process was pretty seamless until we got to the mouthpiece. While the straw popped out with no problem, it took me several tries to pop the mouthpiece out of place before I could clean it. This straw cup for toddlers definitely took more effort to clean than other straw cups for toddlers we tested.

• Capacity: 12 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

Much like The First Years: Take & Toss Spill-Proof Straw Cups for toddlers, the Boon Snug Straw with Cup isn’t great for schlepping around when it’s full of liquid. But it’s great to fill up for your toddler to use when you’re out and about or eating a meal at the dinner table.

This straw cup for toddlers utilizes a plastic cup base and a flexible silicone cover for the top. The coolest feature about this sippy cup with a straw is that the silicone cover stretches to fit most cup sizes (up to 2.5-inches to 3.75-inches diameter).

This flexibility gives you the option to bring just the lid and hard plastic straw with you and use it when you’re out and about. You can turn any cup into a straw sippy cup that your child can easily drink from without making a big mess. The entire cup can be tossed in the dishwasher, so cleaning is a breeze.

To my surprise, this straw cup for toddlers didn’t leak when left on its side overnight or during drop tests. However, it’s not perfect. My son had an easy time pushing down on the silicone topper, which resulted in water erupting from the straw.

While that was a fun time for him, it was a mess for me. He also enjoyed pulling the straw in and out of the cup top. For this reason, we think this straw cup for toddlers works better for older toddlers who are less likely to remove the straw for fun.

• Capacity: 10 ounces
• Dishwasher safe

The biggest benefit of this straw cup for toddlers is that it has a weighted straw, just like the Dr. Brown's Baby's First Straw Cup. This feature allows your toddler to tilt this sippy cup with a straw in almost any direction while still being able to drink from it.

I found this straw cup for toddlers required more effort to clean than the others because of the tiny straw parts. However, it did come with its own cleaning brush and can be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher, which is a big help for expediting the sanitation process.

This straw sippy cup is made from BPA-free plastic, although it felt flimsy when compared to our best overall pick. I made the mistake of not properly locking the lid before handing it to my son, which almost instantly prompted a big mess. This sippy cup with a straw doesn't leak when you turn it upside down and only leaks slightly when left on its side overnight.

My biggest recommendation to anyone using this straw cup for toddlers: Make sure you turn the lid until you hear the click sound. Even if it feels secure, keep tightening the lid. Doing so ensures it’s actually locked into place and doesn’t just look like it. Lesson learned.