Playtex: the inventor of sippy cups

An entertaining cup is a sippy cup with a lid and spout, used to train babies in drinking water. The mug design was created by Richard Belanger in 1981 and sold to Playtex. The company released some of the earliest Sippy Cup designs. Even today, the original design is marketed under the Sipster brand. Parents generally use the cups to transition from bottle feeding or breastfeeding to a regular cup. Snap lid and spout cup design allows child to drink without spilling. Using the cup helps improve hand-to-mouth coordination. Once the baby is comfortable with the cup, the spout is removed to train him to drink normally.

Generally, parents decide when to introduce the cups to train the baby. Some parents start as early as 5 to 6 months, while many wait until 7 to 9 months. There are many parents who introduce cups long after the baby’s first birthday.

Playtex sippy cups are available at all department and baby stores. The mugs are available in different colors and patterns. They have a unique valve system that regulates the flow of liquids and prevents most leaks. The glasses are of the best quality and their brand occupies the majority of the market. Playtex has licensed the valve system used in these vessels. The valves form a strong seal when the child is not drinking and, at the same time, it is flexible enough to be used by very young babies. 6-month-olds can easily drink from these glasses too. Tapered base cup design forms an easy to hold grip. Another unique feature of the mug is its insulation. Drinks stay cold for a long time. The only drawback that some people may find with Playtex cups are more expensive than other brands on the market.