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TalkTools® Itsy™ Cup Set
The TalkTools® Itsy™ Cup Set is an all-in-one therapeutic cup designed to support the transition from caregiver-led drinking to self-directed straw drinking to independent open-cup drinking. Developed by speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist teams and inspired by TalkTools® founder Sara Rosenfeld Johnson, this cup is inclusive by design, addressing the needs of children with sensory, neurological, physical, or developmental differences alongside typically developing children.
Therapy Goals
- Support the transition from caregiver-led drinking to self-directed straw and open-cup drinking
- Encourage bilateral coordination and stability for emerging self-feeders
- Reduce spills while building drinking independence through supportive cup components
- Provide optional sensory input through a dual-ended straw with ruffled texture
- Support early straw skills and lip control using the included flange and shorter straw length
- Four-component system (cup, lid, straw, flange) customizable to each child's current drinking skills and developmental stage
- Sloped lid supports open-cup drinking with minimal spills via an ergonomically angled opening that eliminates excessive neck extension
- Dual-handled cup body encourages bilateral coordination and stability for emerging self-feeders
- 5 oz. liquid capacity with 1-oz volume lines supports precise measurement for clinical or dietary monitoring
- Dual-ended straw with sensory ruffles on one end provides optional additional proprioceptive input
- Shorter straw length facilitates self-drinking for children at early straw skill stages
- Flange functions as a lip block to reduce spills and enables liquid pumping for straw skill progression
- Made from LFGB Platinum grade silicone exceeding FDA standards
- Infants and toddlers transitioning from breast or bottle to cup and straw drinking
- Children with sensory processing disorders, oral motor difficulties, or feeding challenges
- Children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or neurological differences affecting feeding
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs) supporting self-feeding development
- Families and caregivers working on independent drinking milestones at home
- Early intervention programs and feeding therapy clinics
- 1 x Itsy™ cup body with dual handles
- 1 x Sloped lid
- 1 x Dual-ended straw (with and without ruffled sensory texture)
- 1 x Flange (lip block and spill reducer)
| Material | LFGB Platinum grade silicone, exceeding FDA standards |
| Safety | No BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, or other potentially harmful toxins |
| Capacity | 5 oz. with 1-oz volume measurement lines |
| Temperature range | Performs best between 32°F and 212°F (0°C to 100°C) |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe and microwave safe |
| Other | Resists food odors and flavors |
| Development | Developed by SLP-OT teams; inspired by TalkTools® founder Sara Rosenfeld Johnson |
- Before first use, wash all components thoroughly with warm soapy water and rinse well
- Dishwasher safe: place all components on top rack for routine cleaning
- Microwave safe: suitable for warming liquids as needed
- Do not use harsh abrasives or chemical cleaners on silicone components
- Inspect all parts before each use; replace any component showing cracks, tears, or deterioration
Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Inspect the product before every use and dispose of any component at the first sign of damage or deterioration.