Dr. Brown's Milestones Baby's First Straw Cup (9 oz)
An inexpensive weighted straw cup with removable handles, held back slightly by a fiddly lid.
The short version
- Babies 6 months and up starting on a straw
- Parents who want handles now and a handle free cup later
- You need a cup that can go in the microwave
- You want a stated plastic type, not just BPA free
What owners like
- A reviewer who used it with a seven month old found it survived drops and throws without leaking or cracking
- The removable handles and measurement marks are noted as useful during the move from bottle to cup
Common complaints
- The sliding lid mechanism can be fiddly to clean
- Some babies take time to learn the weighted straw
- Not microwave safe
Based on Dr. Brown's product page, a retailer listing (My Sippy Cup) and a hands on review from Baby To Child. No large editorial test was found..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Nov 2025
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A 9 oz training cup with a soft weighted silicone straw, removable handles and a sliding lid, made for babies 6 months and up.
- Weighted silicone straw moves with the liquid, so a baby can drink while tipping the cup any way, per Dr. Brown's
- Removable handles for when a child can hold the cup alone
- Sliding lid stores the straw away when not in use
- Clear cup with measurement markings
- All parts come apart for cleaning
A low cost first straw cup with a few extras that matter as a baby grows: handles that come off, measurement marks and a lid that slides over the straw. The weighted straw lets a child drink at any angle. The trade offs are a sliding lid that can be fiddly to clean and no microwave use.
How it compares
Specs
- Capacity
- 9 oz / 270 ml
- Suggested age
- 6 months and up (maker)
- Straw
- Soft silicone, weighted
- Lid
- Sliding lid that covers the straw; maker calls it spill proof
- Handles
- Side grip, removable
- Included
- Wire straw cleaning brush
- Care
- Top rack dishwasher and sterilizer safe; do not microwave
- Material note
- BPA free (maker); plastic type not listed
Worth knowing
- Dr. Brown's lists the cup for 6 months and up.
- Top rack dishwasher only; do not microwave, per the maker.
Questions
What age is the Dr. Brown's first straw cup for?
Dr. Brown's lists it for 6 months and up.
Is the Dr. Brown's straw cup dishwasher safe?
Yes, top rack only. The maker also says it is sterilizer safe.
Can it go in the microwave?
No. The maker says not to microwave it.
Are the handles removable?
Yes, the side grip handles come off as a child's grip improves.
Does the cup leak?
The maker calls the sliding lid spill proof. One hands on reviewer found no leaks after drops, while noting no cup is fully leak proof when thrown hard.
Sources
- Dr. Brown's Milestones Baby's First Straw Cup (Dr. Brown's)
- Dr. Brown's Baby's First Straw Cup, 9 oz (My Sippy Cup)
- Dr. Brown's Baby Straw Cup Review (Baby To Child)
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.