SP Ableware 745880000-1 Flo-Trol Convalescent Feeding Cup Transparent Universal, 8 Ounce

I've ordered a total of 4 of these cups. They work great for drinking smoothies, creamed soups, and other similar foods. I've been unable to chew foods while waiting for facial reconstruction surgery and these have been the perfect solution. I was rapidly losing weight from not being able to eat before finding these cups. As the description says, they can be used laying down, but I use them sitting up. They're easy to wash by hand, or put on top DW shelf. I don't put them in the microwave, I heat the soup in a glass measuring cup first, then pour into the cup. I don't use any plastic in the DW. When my surgeon asked how I've been eating I told him about these cups, he was very impressed. He told me they will also be perfect to use after surgery during my recovery time. The only negative is that tomato soup does slightly stain the inside of the cup, but that's true of any tomato product and plastic. There's no residual smell or taste, just slightly discolored. When I noticed that I marked that cup to be the only one I use for tomato soup or others that may stain.

Very useful for elderly people who are prone to spilling.

Good quality, the drinking hole is large enough for thick foods, my mom as an older adult with limitations uses it easily

Good for juice from big bottle.

I call this an adult sippy cup. It worked well for both of my elderly parents when they became bedbound. It is not spill-proof, so you can't leave it with them in bed, but as long as you're supervising it does the job. You must use soapy water to clean the inside daily and I use a cotton Q-tip dipped in vinegar to clean the inside of the spout.

As an OT I bought this for a patient that needed flow control with thin liquids due to swallowing difficulties. The cup states that if you use the hole on the top prior to placing it in the mouth, you will be able to stop the liquid from dispensing and then remove finger form the hole to again dispense. It did not control or slow it down at all. It just pours out whether you have your finger on the hole or not. Also to be noted that the spout hole is quite large for any sort of flow control. It would not be safe at all for someone who needs flow control.

Bought this to help my convalescing patient (who was too weak to use straws) drink fluids. The flow control is minimal with thin liquids, and the mouthpiece is awkward. The mouthpiece seems to be designed to hold a straw rather than fit in the mouth. And if you use this cup with a straw, flow control is unnecessary. I could not use this product to give water and thin liquids to my bedridden patient. It may work well with thicker liquids, however. But the lid is watertight and I find I am using it frequently as a straw holder cup now that my patient is stronger.

Far far better than expected.