Tommee Tippee is stepping up after a viral incident involving mold in their popular Sippee Cups. A mom took to social media to share shocking images of mold growing in the cup’s leak-proof valve, which a dad discovered as he tried to figure out why his little one was feeling under the weather. Despite rigorous cleaning—both by hand and in the dishwasher—the mom noted that the valve remained sealed tight, making proper cleaning impossible. Her post quickly gained traction, racking up over 46,000 shares and prompting many parents to check their own cups, only to find similar issues lurking inside.
While mold can be a common issue in spill-proof cups if not thoroughly cleaned, the problem with Tommee Tippee’s design is that the valve is practically inaccessible without breaking it. Responding to this concern, Tommee Tippee announced that they will be rolling out a new Sippee Cup design featuring a two-piece valve that’s much easier to clean. In their statement, the company emphasized:
“We want everyone to be happy with our products, and we always want to exceed expectations. We’ve therefore listened to our customers, and will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months. The new cup will have a two-piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean.”
In the meantime, parents can obtain transparent, see-through valves to replace their current ones, giving them peace of mind that their cup is clean. Alternatively, Tommee Tippee is offering a different style of cup at no charge for those who prefer that option. If you’re a concerned parent with a current Sippee cup, you can get in touch with the Tommee Tippee team for your replacement.
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In summary, Tommee Tippee is taking the mold issue seriously and is proactively addressing it with new designs and replacement options for parents. So, if you’re a parent dealing with this cup catastrophe, help is on the way!