An alternative to Rubbermaid Litterless Juice box?

[Robert M]

Hi everyone,

Baby M is learning how to drink through a straw. We tried many of the commonly available straw cups but they've proven to be a nightmare. She had nothing but trouble with them. After trying to drink from one myself, I definitely understand why. They are horrible! As crazy as it sounds, she did better drinking with a straw from a plain ol' milk box. The difference was amazing and she is progressing quickly with them.

But, we need an alternative to shelf-stable boxes of milk. The specialist recommended Rubbermaid Litterless Juice boxes. They come in the right capacity and are squeezable, so you can help babies and toddlers learn how to drink from one. Here's a link:

http://www.rubbermaid.com/en-US/litterless-juice-boxes

Unfortunately, these are difficult to find and very expensive. I've yet to find a viable alternative to them.

Anyone know of an alternative to the Rubbermaid cups in the link? Please don't recommend common sippy cups, straw cups and 360 degree cups designed for babies and toddlers. Per the feeding specialist, they are actually a hindrance. I'm looking for something just like the Rubbermaid juice box. I just need it to be more readily available and less expensive. Funny, I find lots of options for adults. Just nothing for infants and toddlers! Crazy!

BTW, she's also learning how to drink from a regular cup using Flexi-cut cups:

https://www.amazon.com/Flexi-Cut-Cup-Pin...B0002ECF5C

They're great! Messy but great. And, they're dishwasher-safe.

Any recommendations for alternatives to the Rubbermaid juice box will be much appreciated.

Robert

[jdc]

First kid?

We had a billion of these floating around the house and car, cheap and simple to use. Think they make some with a straw.

Problem with juice boxes is no air gets in, so essentialy trying to collapse the box by sucking in thru a straw. You cant learn that way.

On the other hand, I didnt know you had to "learn" how to use a straw...

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[3d]

Have you considered Thermos Funtainers or Camelbak spillproof bottles? We threw out countless useless cups/bottles before finding these two types that work for us.

[mattkime]

Hey Robert!

Its been a while since we talked about our kids!

My wife and I have been in the habit of using Hydroflask water bottles around the house since they keep drinks cold for hours. This got the attention of my son who started demanding to drink from our water bottles. So we got him his own. Its a big hit. My favorite part is that the internal straw can be removed all together. While it would be simpler to drink with the straw, he KNOWS you have to tip the bottle back. (baby bottles work that way!)

Amazon prices vary wildly based on graphics. I paid about $10.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015DK90LG/

[NewtonMP2100]

......Juicy......

[3d]

Ikea "Kalas" plastic tumblers are what we use for the kids. Can't beat $2.50 for 6. We just let them drink water from the cups in the beginning to avoid messes. No juice or milk until they get the hang of it. Even now,,, they get very little juice. Way too much sugar.

[3d]

mattkime,
You mention Hydroflask but linked to Camelbak.

[jdc]

Yeah, a billion of those iKea cups too. Plus utensils and bowls and plates. Helps that ikea is only 5 minutes away...

[mattkime]

Camelbak is for my son, hydroflask is for the adults.

3d wrote:
mattkime,
You mention Hydroflask but linked to Camelbak.

[Robert M]

Hi everyone,

So far the suggestions are great except I need something that is squeezable for now. At some point, the hard plastic models will be doable but Baby M isn't ready for them yet. Same goes for plain ol' plastic Ikea cups. That's why we have the flexi-cut cups. Plastic Ikea-type cups are the way to go once she is ready for them. And, she drinks milk or water. Or, juice that is heavily watered down.

Thanks,

Robert