While the cup is pretty good at containing liquid, you can get some leakage with vigorous shaking or if you leave it on its side for a long period of time. Parents also complained the cups can grow mold under the gasket (which can be hard to clean) and the control valve. When released, the gasket automatically closes. Your child activates the cup when she puts light pressure from her lips to the edge of the cup/gasket. Smaller versions come with handles if your child’s hands are too small to grasp comfortably. It comes with only three main parts (plus a thin, clear gasket at the top of the cup), is dishwasher safe (top rack) and has a softly textured surface for easy holding. The Munchkin Miracle 360 allows your child to sip from any side of the cup (hence the 360 moniker) just like a regular cup. Even if your little one threw this cup across the room, the amount of liquid spilled would be minimal. These are a great idea for those days when temper tantrums rule the house.

They look and behave like a lidless cup, but have a control valve that keeps your toddler from spilling the entire contents when you’re not looking. Rimless cups are the next developmental step after traditional sippy cups. Most toddlers start with a spout or straw sippy cup. Yes, there are several kinds of sippy cups-with spouts, with straws and the new fave: rimless cups. We tested 14 sippy cups with actual toddlers before crowning the Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cupas our top choice for Best Sippy Cup. Best Sippy Cup: Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cup

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