Steadycup® MAXI and Lid

Although Baby V has been drinking well from the Medela Disposable Baby Cup Feeder, I searched for a cup which has a handle and lid so that he can learn to drink by himself. It was a futile effort as all the ‘training cups’ we came across have either a soft spout, hard spout or straw. It seemed like there was no open cup designed for babies here.

Steadyco offers Steadycup and Steadycup Maxi, which I found at chubby Chubby (Desa Parkcity). Some brief differences:

• Steadycup: holds 6oz, no lid, available in a pack of 1 or 3 cups, suitable from 12 months old
• Steadycup Maxi: holds 8oz, has lid, sold singly, suitable from 18 months old

I bought the Maxi version (listed price: RM39.90) as it comes with a lid. There was a discount of 30% for members and 20% for non-members.

When I tested the cup at home, I was disappointed that the lid did not snap tight to the cup. It was easily removed no matter how tight I tried to close it. Steadyco’s website describes the lid as a ‘Leak Proof Travel Lid’, so I am wondering if I received a defective item.

It was easy for Baby V to drink from the cup and I like the wide base; however, I have to search for another cup with a TIGHT lid, so that it is more baby-friendly.

Pros:

• Wide base keeps the cup steady and prevents spillage
• 12 month warranty/guarantee period (Perhaps I should try for an exchange)
• Washes well easily (due to its simple design)

Cons:

• Lid does not snap tight to the cup (it is supposed to be ‘leak proof’)

Then, last weekend, I found the ideal open cup: Combi Mug (Step 4)! Read about it in the next review.