Encourages Healthy Habits - Feeding experts recommend introducing water via an open cup as early as 6 months. Most babies at this age have the basic oral motor skills to learn how to drink from an open cup and with lots of practice they will be able to control the cup and spills by 1 year of age. Why not skip the sippy cup & head right to an open cup.Soft Touch- Cup is soft and gentle on your babys gums & has been designed for little hands & mouths to make sipping easy for your child. They will help your baby become more independent at meal times as they transition from bottles to an open cup.Good Grip - The silicone material enables your child to have a good grip of the cup, therefore making it less likely for it to slip out of their hand and fall. It also has a weighted base for extra stability when put on the table.Durable & Easy to Clean- Made to last from high-quality materials as silicone is unbreakable, unlike regular plastic beakers or cups. They are also stain-resistant and can be washed by hand & dishwasher safe. Non-toxic & Safe - We believe that healthy babies are happy babies & have used high quality and safe materials (100% Food Grade Silicone, BPA-free & Phthalate-free). Silicone does not contain toxic chemicals like those found in plastics, so you can rest assured that with our baby products you will be getting no toxins or nasties for your little people