The JJ Rabbit Cuppies are an adorable way to teach your child to drink or, for kids already using cups it’s just plain fun. These Cuppies are colorful and lightweight but sturdy, with two handles on each side so babies can easily lift and handle them. The cup is small enough that babies can lift it to their lips and drink without spilling because it is shallow. Each cup comes with a “hidden” animal inside it and as the liquid inside empties out the animal is revealed at the bottom of the cup. What a delightful design idea. Our young testers definitely looked forward to drinking and seeing the cute animal appear. As for cleaning, this cup is safe to use in the dishwasher. Pendleton has made JJ Rabbit Cuppies BPA, PVC, phthalate free and produced them out of 100% biodegradable materials. They are formed from the sugars of a plant, so when the cup is disposed of it goes right back into the earth and biodegrades. Parents told us they would feel good about buying this cup as a first cup for babies and about purchasing a product that can be recycled back to the earth.