All about cups

Drinkbekers voor baby's en peuters

Get to know the Difrax drinking cups! On this page you will find our iconic, innovative Difrax cups. These cups are designed with the help of a medical team to teach young children to drink independently. Most babies will soon want to hold their bottle while they’re drinking, even from a very young age. This might look as if your baby wants to drink on its own. However, it’s not yet physically capable until about six months, when it can sit up straight. Read more about what our cups have to offer and experience the trendy colour collection for yourself.

Discover all the benefits of Difrax cups

Thanks to the conical shape of the cup, your child never has to strain his neck
Can be completely dismantled for optimal cleaning
Suitable for the dishwasher
Designed in collaboration with a medical team
Helps little ones make the transition to an open cup in a fun way
The right cup for every stage
The narrow, ergonomic design makes it easy for little hands to hold the cup

Ergonomische kegelvorm drinkbekers voor baby's en peuters

Conical shape

Due to the conical shape of the cup, the liquid flows to the spout when it is held in a horizontal position. This ergonomic shape ensures that children do not have to bend their neck too far back.

Zelfstandig leren drinken uit een open beker

Tips for learning to drink independently

Choose a suitable drinking cup: Difrax has cups for different ages. So there is a cup for every child!
Let your child get used to a cup. Take an empty cup with you in your bag to play with.
Help your child by holding the cup yourself.

A suitable drinking cup for every stage

360 Degree cup

The 360 degree cup is a cup that, as the name suggests, can be used in a 360-degree arc. So it doesn't matter where the child drinks from the rim. The 360-degrees cup only lets drink through when the child sucks at the edge. For use from 9 months.

The Difrax Non-Spill Sippy Cup Soft

The Non spill Sippy cup - Soft spoutis the perfect first baby trainer cup, suitable from the age of 6 months as it is easy for your baby to drink from without straining their neck. A two handled sippy cup with a soft spout for an easy transition from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to drinking from a cup.

Cup with straw - Non spill

The Cup with straw - Non spill has a soft straw with an anti-leak system and supports normal muscle development in the mouth. The straw only opens when your child sucks on it, without suction the straw does not let drinks through, preventing spills. The cup with straw is suitable from around 12 months.

Frequently asked questions about drinking cups

Which is better: sippy cup or straw cup?

Both types of drinking cups have their own advantages and it depends on your child's specific needs. Sippy cups are an ideal transition from bottle to cup due to their soft silicone spout, which is similar to the nipple of a baby bottle. This makes the transition to a cup easier and is suitable from around 6 months.

Straw cups, on the other hand, stimulate the development of mouth and jaw muscles, which can contribute to better speech development. They can be used from 12 months and are the perfect intermediate step towards a regular drinking cup. Difrax offers both sippy cups and straw cups, allowing you to choose what best suits your child.

From what age is a sippy cup suitable?

The sippy cup is suitable from around 6 months and is thus the ideal drinking cup to start with. The soft silicone spout, similar to the nipple of a baby bottle, makes the transition to a cup easier. Difrax sippy cups have an anti-leak function, allowing your child to turn the cup upside down without the contents spilling out.

Which drinking cup is best from 6 months?

For babies aged 6 months, the Difrax sippy cup is an excellent choice. These cups are designed to be easy to hold and have a soft spout that is gentle on the baby's sensitive gums. The anti-leak function helps prevent spills, keeping both parents and baby happy.

Which drinking cup is best for a baby?

The best drinking cup for a baby depends on your child's age and development. For babies just starting to drink from a cup, the Difrax sippy cups are a good start. The sippy cup can be used from 6 months and helps in the transition from bottle to cup. As your baby grows and becomes more adept at drinking, the 360-degree cup can be a good next step, as it supports normal muscle development in the child's mouth.

How do I clean Difrax drinking cups?

All Difrax drinking cups, such as the sippy cup, 360-degree cup, and straw cup, can be completely disassembled, from the anti-leak system to the straw. The drinking cups are therefore easy to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher. In our webshop, you will also find a special brush for the straws, spare straws, and a spare anti-leak valve.