Thermos Foogo Phases Leak Proof Stainless Steel Sippy Cup, 10 Ounce

We've purchased all three "stages" of these Foogo drinking containers. They all do a great job of keeping milk cold. Insulated is definitely the way to go. I've reviewed them all on Amazon, but this "second stage" cup gets my highest rating.

The three products we purchased:

1) Foogo by Thermos Leak-Proof SS 7 oz Sippy Cup with Handle in Blue (7 oz)

2) Vacuum Insulated Hard Spout Sippy Cup (10 oz)

3) Foogo by Thermos Leak-Proof SS 12 oz Straw Bottle in Blue (12 oz)

The FIRST cup, the Soft Spout Sippy, had mildew issues because it had too many porous parts and lips that couldn't be cleaned properly. We should have invested in more than one for our home--it really needs to be cleaned and DRIED before every use. I think if you buy a few and rotate them, you won't have the mildew issue at all. It was also a little awkward to screw the lid onto the canister. The Grandparents still haven't mastered that. Those are the most common complaints.

The THIRD cup, the Straw Bottle, was dropped on the floor the first day our son used it and the lid popped off! There are too many components to it (two parts for the straw, a button top lid that is easy to dislodge...) so it's not toddler proof and it's pretty awkward to clean.

But this (SECOND) cup, the "SECOND STAGE" Hard Spout Sippy, is just awesome. There aren't as many porous parts, it's a relatively simple design (read: EASY TO CLEAN!), and our son drops, throws, and kicks it all the time and it still holds up. This will definitely be the most used cup in our home. And it's hands down our favorite Foogo Thermos purchase. We probably should have skipped the Straw Bottle stage altogether and stuck with this one.

I give this an enthusiastic five stars.

Easy to clean (super important!), durable (also key), keeps things cold all day, and healthy/BPA free. What more could I ask for in a sippy? It was a bit hard to suck out of at first, but I used a nail clipper to cut 2 very small slits around the juice hole in the rubber gasket, and it is perfect now. I've tried many others and they are all a pain to clean or crack easily. I love that I can fit my hand inside the cup to wash it, and that there are no grooves or tight spaces in the lid for gunk to accumulate. Also keeping juice ice cold all day in the summer is very nice. Recommending to all my friends.

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These are cute, but that is the only good thing I can say. I read the mixed reviews, thought I'd try the product anyway, especially liked the idea of stainless steel. Don't. Those who say the cups leak are correct. Those who say they are really hard to drink from are correct. Those who say this is a great product, I believe are planted by the Thermos company. They have some great products, I don't understand why they can't make a proper sippy cup when plenty of other brands can!!! These are expensive. I wasted my money, don't waste yours.

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It is incredibly difficult to suck anything out of this sippy cup for me, an adult, much less my toddler. The only way to be able to get any fluid out is to not install the gasket, which makes it leak everywhere. I do not recommend this product at all.

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I had read the reviews of this product before purchasing. Some good, some negative. I am a resourceful, glass half-full kind of gal so I figured I would be in the "happy" camp of after purchasing this sippy cup from a reputable manufacturer. Turns out all of the negative reviews were right! It is impossible to get the barest sip from this cup. Both my husband and I tried and tried to figure out the "trick" but were left thirsty and with sore mouth muscles. I'm not joking! My one year+ old twins think it's just a toy since they can't get a drop out of it!! We disassembled and reassembled it numerous times trying to figure out what we are doing wrong to no avail. I have even written Thermos directly to see if there is something I am missing. And we bought two of these cups in different colors both won't "sip". I am beyond confused and disappointed. I want to love this product, but since I can't even use it, I have to warn you all about it!!

UPDATE: I took the recommendation of someone else on these reviews. I used a sharp paring knife and sliced just the tiniest slit in the soft rubber insert in the lid (the exact location is hard to describe, but I believe is apparent if you have examined the cup in person). And voila! It works great now. This has, surprisingly, now become our favorite sippy cup around the house! If you've bought this cup, do this quick fix and I think you will be happy.

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Happy Baby HAPPYBABY Organic Baby Food, Stage 2, Banana & Kiwi, 3.5 Ounce Pouch

I thought I was getting multiple pouches but only received 1. You can get them for $1 or so each at the store. It was also expired when it arrived. I am not impressed.

Thin texture. Not easy to feed on a spoon. I bought several of these and they all were a different color too =/

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First the good Baby loves the banana kiwi combo and consumes the entire package. Organic Ingredients so mom feels good about feeding. Now the bad Incredibly runny! I have to mix with cereal in order to get this stuff on a spoon. Not a problem at home but I thought the pouches would be great for traveling. Having to take along cereal and additional cups/bowls to mix makes these harder to use than just feeding out of a jar. I only took one star off because I realize this isnt an issue for everyone. I'll keep buying because baby loves the flavor.

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My son loves these fruit packets, he can eat 2 at a time! and generally does, which means I need to have quite a few on hand always. I love that I can order them from Amazon in bulk, so that I am always stocked and the subscribe and save is even that much better! These are delicious little 4 ounce fruit packets filled with organic fruit and sometimes a vegetable as well. My son does not have a favorite and will generally eat any flavor hungrily. Ofcourse fresh fruit is always better, but this is nothing else if not a 2nd close option. Great for portability and ease of use, my 17 month old can just hold it and eat it by himself.. another plus for Mom's! I highly recommend these they are a great source of fruit to fill up that essential food pyramid we know all too well.

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Snip Sissors Color: Green

we have a 3 1/2 yr old and 18 month old, and this will be super handy when we eat out b/c i can cut food for the little one without making a mess or having to sit there with a knife and fork while the 3 1/2 year is screaming for attention. when you dine with two toddlers, efficiency has great value!

these cut much more nicely than regular kitchen shears ! wish there were more products like this that weren't so expensive :(

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Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care Booster Seat

We own 2 of these regular non-rainforest high chairs, plus 1 with the rainforest toys for Grandma's house. It's love! But your probably don't need the rainforest version.

We have limited space, so one of these is our permanent kitchen high chair, strapped securely onto one of our dining room chairs. It adjusts to 3 heights based on the chair's height from the table and the baby's size, and the tray comes with 3 pieces which are dishwasher safe (tray, divided tray insert, and a cover). The tray can also be put into 3 different distances from your baby's tummy depending on his clothing and size.

The tray is very easy to get on and off in a hurry. This is good for when your child inevitably gags or chokes and you need to get to him in a hurry. Also, unlike other high chairs that we've used, he can't remove the tray himself. Some other styles of high chair have a pull latch on the front of the tray--which has the big design flaw of releasing when it's easily kicked!

This folds into a nice, trunk-friendly bundle for carrying around in your car for visiting relatives, etc. The back of the seat has a handle for your hand, or you can use the under-chair strap as a shoulder strap for carrying. I also prefer to take it into restaurants to have the tray available instead of pushing a high chair up to a table. The snap-in tray cover keeps the food tray clean no matter what else is bouncing around in your trunk.

Now we have a second basic one which permanently lives in the car until our next baby comes along, then we will have both our kids in these at the dining room table.

When the baby becomes a toddler, you can stop using the tray and use it as a regular booster chair with the adjustable height for any chair/table height combo.

We bought the rainforest version when we flew out to Grandma's house to keep there. It is super cute, but there is a VERY NARROW window of time in which your baby will be a) big enough to play with it and b) small enough to be interested in this instead of food. The toy insert is snap-in and easily removable. But, it does not get any more compact, which really increases the amount of space it takes up (if that's a concern for you). You can theoretically remove the toys from the "jungle" to conserve space, but they snap in very securely so it's a pain. So, when we traveled with Grandma and Grandpa to the beach, etc, the rainforest part stayed behind. Plus, our baby at 1 year old was too old to be interested in it for very long. He just wanted to eat and then get down and crawl/walk around instead of hanging out and playing with the toys. I hoped it would buy us some time at the table, but not at this age! Maybe for a younger baby.

I got this when my daughter started having solids at 6 months old and she still uses it at 2 1/2 years. I did have to pad the chair with blankets when she was 6 months old to keep her from slumping. At 2 1/2, she is 29 lbs and 34 inches and sits comfortably in it. I can see her using it for a lot longer as a booster chair as well. It is definitely not small as one reviewer mentioned. Of course, all that depends on each child. It is very well made and has been with us on many trips, both domestic and international. My daughter has several allergies so this chair goes everywhere with us. The toy insert keeps younger babies occupied and is cute. The only problem I found with the toy insert was the paper stickers that started peeling off with continued use and washing.

pros: well made, good quality

grows with baby (adjustable table and height and chair back can be removed)

easy to clean (just wipe chair with clorox wipes, table can be put in dishwasher or easily hand washed)

easy to use while holding baby in one hand

light and easy to travel with

fits on most chairs

toy insert keeps baby busy

cons: paper stickers peel off with continued washing

straps tend to get gunky, especially if you have a very messy baby (think chicken puree everywhere)...not a huge problem though since you can just take out the straps and wash them. I let them sit in a cup of vinegar for a while before rinsing them out, takes care of both stains and smells!

Update: My daughter, who is now 4, still fits comfortably in her booster seat and enjoys sitting at the dining table with us. The height is just right for her to eat at the dining table(she is 33 lbs and 40 inches!). This seat truly grows with your child!

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I bought this seat because we have two other items from this this line (the gym mat and the jumperoo). It looks cute and the toys also made it more appealing to me. The downside was that it is frustrating to operate. The tray snaps into three places depending on the size of your baby. It is not easy to adjust the tray or remove it if you are holding your baby. Locking it into place also is not as easy. Although it has three adjustable height positions, even on the highest, I felt it was too short for my daughter. The toys are nice but for smaller babies. Mine is 8 months and she has limited interest in them. I would opt for something a lot more user-friendly.

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The baby is seven and a half months old now. We've had this seat since she was about six months old.

I agree with most of the other positive reviews. Sturdy, Easy to clean, tray comes on and off easily enough for adult, but not for a baby to remove herself!. Safety strap to keep her from falling out, and secures well to a kitchen chair.

One person said that the rainforest insert on the tray was not necessary, but I disagree. She spends a long time playing with it. We put it on before she eats, and after food is cleaned up, and it extends the time that she sits happily at the table with us.

The only thing I wish is that we could buy some of the other inserts separately, to change them up every now and again!

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August, 2012: Just want to add that she is STILL using this!!!

Now, at 21 months old she can take the tray on and off herself, as well as buckle herself in, and unbuckke. She insists on doing both herself, by the way.

Mostly she no longer uses the insert, but occasionally she wants it. It fact, we are using the tray itself less and less, and just pushing her up to the table; it works terrifically as a booster seat!

I still use the tray when she is coloring, or doing anything that I'd rather not have accidently mark the table.

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My son is 6 months old and he can sit tall if propped up with pillows. So, I thought he may be ready for a booster seat. This is a good product, but my kid keeps titling toward either sides and is uncomfortable in it. I tried putting some towels to cushion the sides of the seat so that he can sit up. It helped only for a little while. He loves to play with the toys, but he is not comfortable in the chair. I will wait and see if he enjoys the seat with time.

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Thermos Hello Kitty Dual Compartment Lunch Kit

It's a perfect fit for my four year old daughter. She uses it for pre-school lunches and the matching Thermos fits perfect in the compartment. All good to go!

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Happy Tot Toddler Meal Bowls, Super Beefy Pasta, 6-Ounce Package

With the cost, you would think you're getting more than 1 package. Please DO NOT buy this product. You can buy the same line at Target for $2.99. This item is not eligible for return either. I am very aggrevated. Love the "Happy" line of products, but would never order from here again!

I did not read the reviews first and did not realize you only got one tiny bowl for $10. I didn't think to read the finer print because it is so obviously crazy to charge that much for one package! This is obviously some sort of scam.

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My toddler loves this meal. He loves the taste and eats every drop every time. I'm not much of a cook so perhaps he is happy just to eat decent food! but he is. And he loves all of the happytot meals equally. Thrilled for these products because I love the ingredients and the easy preparation. Easy to pack for him in pre-K. Thank goodness someone else does a decent job of feeding my boy; my heart's in the right place, I just stink in the kitchen! God Bless Happy Tot!

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My toddler wouldn't eat any of these Happy Tot Toddler Meal bowls I purchased & he's usually not too picky...just didn't like this!

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My son really enjoys these toddler meal bowls. They are really tasty & the chunks of pasta in it are great as a finger food for him to feed himself. These are perfect to have when traveling. I also always bring one with me when we go out to eat at a restaurant so I know he is having a nutritious & organic meal instead of feeding him the junk from the restaurant..

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