Which cup is best for daycare?

A lot of drinks are consumed daily at childcare centers. That sounds logical, but in practice, it often leads to spills, knocked-over cups, and chaos at the table. Many parents and childcare professionals therefore ask themselves: which cup really works well here?

The answer lies not only in what a child finds comfortable but especially in what is practical in a group setting. At a childcare center, multiple children drink at the same time, often in a busy environment. Cups are shifted, bumped, and sometimes accidentally knocked over. This is precisely why many standard cups fall short.

Commonly used cups include sippy cups, straw cups, or lightweight open cups. These seem convenient but have one major drawback: they fall over easily or don't encourage children to learn to drink properly. This leads to extra cleaning work and disruption during meal times.

This is precisely why STEDDI was developed: an open children's cup that stays firmly upright. This results in less mess, more calm at the table, and more confidence for children learning to drink independently. The reinforced base helps keep the cup stable on the table, even if a child accidentally bumps it. This makes STEDDI not only pleasant for children but also practical in a busy group environment like a childcare center.

The main difference lies in stability. Cups with a narrow base and low weight quickly lose their balance. This might be acceptable in a calm home environment, but in a childcare center, it causes problems. A more stable cup stays upright better, even if a child accidentally bumps it.

In addition, development plays a role. At childcare centers, children learn a lot from each other. Drinking from an open cup is part of this. It helps children learn to drink independently and stimulates their motor skills. But an open cup only works well if it is also stable.

That's why more and more childcare facilities are choosing our open children's cup that doesn't tip over, the STEDDI cup.

The STEDDI drinking cup has a reinforced base, so it remains stable during normal use. This means fewer spilled cups and less mess, even in a busy environment like a childcare center.

At the same time, it remains an open cup. Children therefore learn to drink correctly, without becoming dependent on a spout or straw. This makes it not only practical but also better for their development.

In practice, this means more calm at the table, less cleaning, and children who learn to drink independently faster. This is exactly what both parents and childcare professionals are looking for.

The best cup for childcare is therefore not necessarily the most leak-proof cup, but the cup that remains stable and helps children learn to drink. A children's cup that doesn't tip over, like STEDDI, fits this perfectly.

This photo was taken at childcare center De Bengeltjes in Utrecht, where these STEDDI cups are used daily.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of cup do they use at childcare centers?
Often sippy cups or open cups are used, but increasingly our stable open drinking cup that cannot tip over is chosen.

What is the best cup for a toddler in a group?
A stable children's cup that doesn't tip over works best, as this provides calm and causes less mess.

Why is an open cup better at childcare?
Because children learn to drink as intended and develop their motor skills better.