The Mushie Silicone Starter Cup is a small open cup made to help bridge the gap between bottle or breastfeeding and drinking from an ordinary cup. Sometimes called a sippy cup or training cup, it's sized for little hands and early drinkers who are ready to practise sipping from an open rim but aren't quite ready for a glass or mug. Made from soft, food-grade silicone, it's gentle against gums and developing teeth while your baby gets used to a new way of drinking.
Because it's an open cup rather than a spout, valve or straw cup, drinking is free-flow — so early on this is very much a supervised, practising-at-the-table sort of cup rather than one for the nappy bag. Two design details make that learning a little easier: an outer ribbed texture that gives small hands a non-slip grip (and an interesting sensory element as they explore it), and a weighted base that helps the cup stay upright and is designed to help prevent tip-overs.
Sized for early drinkers
The cup holds 59 ml — a modest amount that suits first sips, keeps spills manageable while your little one is still learning, and isn't too heavy to lift. It measures roughly 6,3 x 4,5 x 4,5 cm, and works for both cold and warm liquids. It comes in a soft purple.
Easy to keep clean
The single-piece silicone design is dishwasher safe, so there are no valves or straws to disassemble and scrub. As with any feeding item, let it dry completely before storing it away.
Best For
The Mushie Silicone Starter Cup is a great option for parents who:
- Want to introduce open-cup drinking from around six months, alongside starting solids
- Are looking for a small, lightweight first cup that suits little hands
- Prefer a simple one-piece design that's quick to clean
It may not be the best fit if you:
- Need a closed, travel-ready cup for the nappy bag or car — this is a free-flow open cup
- Are looking for a larger capacity as your child grows
A note on drinking readiness
The recommended age is 6 months and up, but readiness is developmental as well as chronological — steady head control, sitting with support and bringing objects to the mouth are helpful signs. Open-cup drinking with a young baby should always be supervised, and any concerns about feeding or swallowing are worth raising with your healthcare professional.
Care & Maintenance
Weighted base helps prevent tip-overs and spills
Made from soft, 100% food-grade silicone
Free from BPA, BPS, PVC, and phthalates
Encourages self-feeding and coordination
Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
- 1x Mushie Silicone Starter Cup