Kids are messy. Really messy. And supposedly spill-free sippy cups are no match for a determined or clumsy toddler. MAM’s Sports Cup is changing that with a cup that has a specially designed mouthpiece for little ones to sip from without needing to snap or pop open. No need to flip up a straw or hand-adjust an opening that could introduce unnecessary and potentially harmful germs. Your child just has to suck the mouthpiece to drink.
While it’s easy for young kids to drink from, it doesn’t leak like many other cups on the market. It has a tight seal under the mouthpiece and a snap cap for additional security, so you can throw it in a bag and not worry about spills.
The Sports Cup is made from BPA-free plastic to help keep baby safe, holds 11 ounces of liquid and is recommended for ages 12 months and older. It has a molded, curved body that’s easy for little hands to grip, making it a good transition from a bottle.
To purchase or find a list of retailers, visit mambaby.com. Price is $6.99.
Shelby Sheehan-Bernard, McClatchy-Tribune
Gluten-free seed bars deliver on taste
You knew it was only a matter of time: Clif’s Bars latest venture is for the gluten-free crowd — the soy- and dairy-free, as well. So much for what it doesn’t have. What’s in the bars? Flavors range from coconut and sesame seeds to cherry and pumpkin seeds. Our favorite: lemon vanilla and chia seeds. It’s one of the rare gluten-free products that’s tasty.
Kit’s Organic Fruit & Seed Bars, $17.99 (box of 12); www.clifbar.com/food/products
Sam Mcmanis, The Sacramento Bee
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