Love this cup - been using it for very diluted juice for my little one at lunchtimes from 6 months old. She's picked up quick how to grasp the handles and tilt towards her (with me holding its base as a guide) and she sips away merrily. More effort in the short term I guess, but I don't want her to get dependent using a bottle or sippy cup. Hoping the patience pays off and she transitions well to normal cup when the time comes. Til then, we'll have to suffer the stares from people when they see her holding such a strange cup, and the extra wet bibs to catch the dribble!