A lot of reviews I’ve read seem to be user error. My 12 month old drinks from this cup very easily in almost any position and loves it. And after figuring out a few things, I think it is nearly perfect. Let’s clear up a few things other reviews have complained about, so you will love your new cup too.
1. It leaks/bubbles out cold liquid when taken out of the fridge. -This is not a design flaw but just a physics reaction. Yes, if you take the cup from the fridge to room temp, the cold air inside the cup expands as it warms pushing out a bit of liquid from the straw. Very simple solution is to simply unscrew the top for a minute (maybe less!) so that as the air expands in room temp, and liquid isn’t pushed up and out of the straw. Seriously, try it. Very simple solution once you realize why it is happening.
2. The valve in the straw make is very difficult to drink out of. -I thought this at first as well. Please do not cut the valve out as other reviews have suggested. The valve is meant to be compressed from front to back (top to bottom) as toddler is drinking, and once compressed slightly, offers nearly no resistance to drinking. When not compressed, keeps your cup leak proof.
3. Difficult to clean. -You can also compress this valve front to back, to insert cleaning brush provided and to allow water to rinse through it easily while cleaning. Knowing how to use the valve makes cleaning very simple.
4. Not leak proof when turned upside down. -I think this has to do with improper straw and stopper placement. You must pull the straw through until it clicks into place and make sure the stopper connected to the straw is firmly placed over the air hole at the top of the lid. Then, no matter how my toddler carries it around, it never leaks when upside down. Also, make sure the lid is screwed on until the handles click over the bumps on the side to lock it on. It is easy to not screw the top on enough if you don’t know it needs to click in place to lock.
I’m sure a few cup will be made with defects and this won’t fix everyone’s problems, but I think a bit more knowledge of how to use the cup properly would solve most of the complaints listed about the cup. User error seems to be the biggest problem with these cups.
The only minor draw back I’ve noticed is occasionally getting flicked with liquid when my son finishes drinking and flicks the straw out of his mouth at me. But I think that will get better with time.
*Please don’t let the negative reviews keep you from buying and loving this cup. Just take a minute to learn how to use it to its best potential and I think you will love this cup too!
| Brand | Munchkin |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue/Green |
| Special Feature | Weighted straw allows kids to hold cup at any angle |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Baby |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
| Included Components | Lid, Handle, Straw |
| Specific Uses For Product | Baby and Toddler Drinks |
| Shape | Round |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Care Instructions | Top Rack Only |
| Age Range (Description) | Toddler |
| Material Feature | BPA Free |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Product Dimensions | 3.25"W x 7.5"H |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Munchkin |
| UPC | 735282173493 |
| Size | 2 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Item model number | 17349 |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Additional product features | Weighted straw allows kids to hold cup at any angle |
| Batteries required | No |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Bottle nipple type | Angled |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
