Awards Announced by BabyGearLab for the Best Transition Sippy Cups for 2014

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Sept. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- After reviewing 14 of the top products on the market, BabyGearLab has tallied the results of tests and in-house user remarks to determine the awards for best transition sippy cups of 2014. Each cup was tested for ease of use, cleaning, leakage, and possible eco-health properties. At the end of the testing process the scores and user input decided which products earned awards. Three awards were given for this category, Editors’ Choice, Top Pick for Insulated, and Best Value. The complete review, as well as a buying guide, is available for viewing on the BabyGearLab website.

The award winners are as follows:

The Pura Kiki Stainless Sippy earned the coveted Editors’ Choice award, which is given to the best all-around product in any given category. This cup is a great Earth friendly, health conscious option good for even the most discerning parent. It offers a stainless steel body and medical grade silicone spout that is super easy to drink from and use. Juliet Spurrier, MD says, “The Pura is the sippy I use with my own children. It really is one of the most user friendly versatile cups on the market. If you are concerned about the environment, or the potential effects of plastic on developing systems, the Kiki is the cup of choice.”

The Thermos Foogo Insulated Phase 1 Insulated earned the Top Pick for Insulated. The Phase 1 is a stainless steel insulated cup that has an interchangeable lid with all the Foogo line. It is easy to use, clean, and is durable enough to last for many years. Dr. Spurrier, founder of BabyGearLab.com, says of the Phase 1, “This cup is a versatile sippy that can be used or altered for several ages making it a budget friendly choice that can be used for a long time.” She goes on to say, “The Phase 1 keeps contents cool and fresh for up to twice as long as normal cups. This cup ranked higher than any other insulated option in our review.”

The Gerber Graduates Sip & Smile won the award for Best Value. With an overall 3^rd place rank and a budget friendly price, it is easy to see why this plastic cup walked away a winner. Dr. Juliet Spurrier says, “The Sip & Smile is a nice economical cup that was easy to use in our tests, and absolutely did not leak. This cup did well in just about every metric but eco-health. It would make a great on the go option for parents who may worry about losing a more expensive steel cup while away from home, or for parents on a budget.”

The transition cups were tested extensively in a side-by-side comparison environment for each metric. The cups were also used by children and adults to determine how easy they were to use, whether or not the children liked them, and how difficult they were to clean or assemble. The results of all the information was combined to generate individual scores in each metric, as well as an overall total. Award winners were chosen based on their overall scores, user opinion, and budget friendliness where applicable.

In addition to detailed individual reviews and a Best in Class category review, BabyGearLab has also published a companion piece on “How to Buy the Best Transition Sippy Cup”. This article is intended to make buying an easy, stress free experience, for parents who need more information on what aspects of sippys they want to consider before purchasing one.

More information about BabyGearLab.com:

BabyGearLab prides itself on being the premiere online website for parents who want to know the real skinny on which baby products are the best. BabyGearLab undertakes long term, detail oriented, testing of the leading products in the most popular categories to find the best options for babies and their parents. The site offers in-depth reviews, as well as buying advice, and information on health and safety provided by the founder, Dr. Juliet Spurrier, Board Certified Pediatrician.