{"product_id":"pigeon-softouch-step-1-training-straw-set","title":"Pigeon Softouch Step 1 Training Straw Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePigeon SofTouch™ Step 1 Training Straw Set\u003c\/strong\u003e turns a compatible SofTouch™ 240ml nursing bottle into a straw cup, giving your baby a gentle way to start practising straw drinking from around six months. Rather than switching to a whole new cup, it lets you build on a bottle your little one already knows — a familiar shape and feel in the mouth — while they learn a new sipping skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe straw top is shaped along similar lines to the SofTouch™ teat, so it's designed to help your baby practise natural lip closure and move to a drinking straw without the change feeling abrupt. The set includes two straw tops — a Round Tip and a Y Cut — plus a connector and the Gravity Ball Straw, so you can settle on the top that suits your baby and swap between them as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamiliar SofTouch™ shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The straw top echoes the design of the SofTouch™ teat, which is intended to help baby practise natural lip closure and transition to straw drinking with a shape and touch they recognise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGravity Ball Straw:\u003c\/strong\u003e A weighted straw follows the liquid, so your baby can drink at multiple angles — handy for an active, wriggly little one who won't hold the cup perfectly upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece silicone straw:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gravity Ball Straw is a fully sealed, one-piece silicone design that keeps the gravity ball secured to the straw and leaves fewer hidden corners where residue can collect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Air Vents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two air vents are built in for a smooth, uninterrupted drinking experience as baby sips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use and clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor safety and hygiene, alternate between two or more straw tops and replace the straw tops every two months to keep them in good condition. After each use, rinse in warm water and wash using a Pigeon Liquid Cleanser, then sterilise. A SofTouch™ Nipple Brush can be used to clean the straw tops, and the SofTouch™ Straw Brush is designed for cleaning the Gravity Ball Straw. Make sure every part — including areas you can't easily see — is thoroughly washed and rinsed to remove any milk residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePigeon SofTouch™ Step 1 Training Straw Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good option for parents who:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready use SofTouch™ 240ml nursing bottles and want to build straw practice onto them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre ready to introduce a new drinking method from around six months without rushing the move away from bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a top that feels familiar to a baby used to the SofTouch™ teat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery baby comes to straw drinking in their own time — signs of readiness often include good head control and an interest in self-feeding, so there's no need to rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis straw set is compatible with SofTouch™ 240ml nursing bottles only, and does not include a bottle. Replace the straw tops every two months for continued hygiene and performance. Always supervise your baby while they drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePandylane Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it fits your existing SofTouch™ 240ml bottles, you can pack a spare straw top and swap it in when the other is being washed — an easy way to keep straw practice going through the day without buying a second cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMD Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47282896470193,"sku":"PGN-S1TS","price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/pigeon-softouch-step-1-training-straw-set-1.jpg?v=1784533509","url":"https:\/\/pandylane.com\/products\/pigeon-softouch-step-1-training-straw-set","provider":"Pandylane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}