In our home, we're big fans of doing our research and picking the products that will stick with us longest. Finding a product that can convert and essentially "grow" with our kids is something we find a ton of value in! From changing tables to dressers, cribs to toddler beds to full size beds, exersaucers to standing toys; you name it, we own it and love it! When Nuby sent us the 6-Stage Comfort 360 PLUS+ Bottle to Cup Kit, I was super excited because one, we had been searching for a new sippy for Acelyn to debut, and two, it would last us for.ev.er. And by forever, I mean it. From bottle to Wonder Cup, this thing promises use in every stage of drinking!
The 6-stage kit literally does it all, and is perfect for starting right at newborn stage (ages 0+ months). The new 360 PLUS+ feature helps reduce reflux, GERD, and combat colic symptoms, and although we didn't get to use the bottle during Acelyn's early days, this would have been an amazing feature to have in her reflux stage. In Stage 1, the bottle uses the Soft Flex Slow Nipple and weighted straw for a comfortable latch and easy no-tip suck. Because of the unique weighted straw allowing for upright feeding, baby can latch, feed and drink with maximum comfort in any position.
When baby grows big enough to start using their hands to hold and feed themselves, the bottle can transition to Stage 2, by adding the Easy Grip handles, sized to fit perfect to a baby's grasp. Acelyn doesn't take a bottle often, but when we do feed her with one, I love that she can easily transition from breast to bottle with no problems and I really like the way the bottle feels when I feed her. Recently, she also loves to be able to feed herself, so using the Easy Grip handles is such a great feature to be able to add or remove based on our preference for the day!
Currently, we've adjusted our cup to Stage 3, by trading out the nipple for the Touch-Flo No-Spill Silicone Spout, and Acelyn has been loving the freedom and excitement of learning to use a sippy cup on her own. Unlike most sippy cup transitions that are tricky for baby to learn to tip the cup to drink, the Nuby 360 PLUS+ weighted straw allows her to drink by simply sucking through the spout. She can easily grasp the Easy Grip handles, and has quickly learned to swing, fling and throw this thing around like a boss! Her chubby baby knuckles and wrists gripping her sippy with puppy dog eyes and chipmunk cheeks might be one of my favorite things to see her do at this stage, and I couldn't be happier to see her use it with ease.
Although we haven't moved on with Acelyn's use of the bottle, the remaining features are ones I'm looking forward to introducing to her soon. In Stage 4, baby can practice holding and tilting the cup by removing the handles and the weighted straw to simulate more mature drinking habits. Stage 5 moves on by introducing the Flip-It top with silicone straw, allowing for more independence and advancement in drinking skills. Acelyn could actually attempt drinking from this stage, just with the addition of handles, so I appreciate the ability to add and subtract features as you please, fit to your baby's needs as they grow.
Cleaning off all of these products is easy and quick, and the plastic and silicone are soft yet durable. Because Acelyn has found complete joy in tossing this thing around, we've had our fair share of battle wounds to the cup, with no actual wounds in tact- it holds up well and doesn't spill, either! Even though we haven't graduated to the further stages, I played around with them myself and gave them a good shaking in both Flip-It straw and Wonder Cup mode- and no spillage, either!
Another simple yet appreciated feature are the two included covers, one for the bottle (nipple top) and one for the cup (sippy top). As often as we are out and about, it's nice to have the added sanitary coverage over what Acelyn drinks from!
The Comfort 360 PLUS+ Bottle Range from Nuby is exclusively available at Babies R' Us stores and online, by following the link below, and is being offered at an amazing deal of Buy 1, Get 1, 40% OFF (through sale dates 1/20-2/16):
As a recap, the set specifically includes:
* 1x 9 oz / 270ml Bottle with Slow Flow Nipple and 360 Straw
* 1x 9 oz / 270ml Bottle with Silicone Spout, Handles and Adaptor
* 1x Flip It Top with Silicone Straw Assembly
* 1x 360 Wonder Cup Sipper Top
Although we've only been using it for roughly a month, I know this system will last us a long, long time of use! I'm happy to not have to buy a billion different cups for trial and error of what Acelyn will drink from and what she won't. With the Nuby 360+ PLUS Bottle to Cup Kit, all of our needs are met in a simple set, ready to grow with us and let us enjoy the ride!
Aww your little girl is adorable! This set looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled that you mentioned it lasts - forever! Which eliminates the need to keep buying cup after cup, which can be time consuming for a busy mama! Especially finding the right one! Thanks for posting an awesome review!
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