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About bastarding tommee tippee sippy cups?

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anotherroutine · 13/04/2019 19:26

I know the lids need to be somewhat secure to prevent spillage but holy fucking moly! I've lost blood, sweat, tears and nails to them. Not to mention repetitive strain in my wrist from trying to get the fuckers open. I also once inadvertently elbowed ds smack bang in the forehead because he was standing behind me as the top gave way suddenly and my arm flew back with force 🙈

Not to mention the fact that if there's any liquid left inside and you DO manage to get the top off, you're guaranteed to need to use so much force that the drink will fly out everywhere anyway Hmm

Is it just me? Am I missing some tip or trick? Is there an easier way to remove the tops? without using a hammer

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MrsL2016 · 13/04/2019 19:29

This made me laugh so much. I have exactly the same problem at the minute. Awful bloody things.

toomuchtooold · 13/04/2019 19:29

Once you've had them a while they get a bit looser. In the meantime, you need to open them by levering the edge of the lid again the edge of the table/worktop (in the manner of drunk people trying to open beer bottles against the edge of a table because they can't find a bottle opener, if you know what I mean Smile)

blackteaplease · 13/04/2019 19:30

Just checking that you know you need to have the spout up to open them...

chocolatebuttonsandcheese · 13/04/2019 19:31

Yesssss finally someone sees it fo!

AristotlesTrousers · 13/04/2019 19:32

YANBU. My youngest is now 4 so we haven't used these for a while now, but you've just reminded me what a pain in the arse these cups were. If there was a knack to getting the lids off, I wish I'd known about it!

Shakeitoutnow · 13/04/2019 19:33

Hate them!!!Tried with one and now use miracle cups easy to open!

TheBubGrower · 13/04/2019 19:33

I knew what this was going to say before I opened the thread. Totally agree! Even with the spout open! I have taken to using my mouth to open them (bottom jaw up against the underside of the over hanging bit of lid), pretty sure that's how they are supposed to be opened right? 🤣

JustMarriedBecca · 13/04/2019 19:33

I use my teeth.

GarthFunkel · 13/04/2019 19:35

Someone here once described them as ejaculating when you put the lids on. Once you see it...

BertieBotts · 13/04/2019 19:35

Oh I used to like these ones, can't remember them being too bad.

The IKEA high chair tray on the other hand Angry

FromageFrais · 13/04/2019 19:36

I have won olympic gold in opening fucking hard to open shit in my life.

But this fucker has broken me.

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anotherroutine · 13/04/2019 19:37

Yep, I know about the spout. And the ones we have are all at least 4 years old and seem to have gotten harder to open than easier.

Also, forgot to say in OP about the permanent mark I left on my worktop trying to open one using the drunken technique.

Seriously, they should use these things to guard valuables. Imagine some burglar breaking in, opening your safe, seeing a row of tommee tippee cups and saying 'fuck that, I'm off'.

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LaurieMarlow · 13/04/2019 19:37

Teeth. Risky but effective.

I love them. Far more effective than the pricier models.

Jeds55 · 13/04/2019 19:38

Grin this is so true. I thought I had developed exceptionally weak hands as a result of pregnancy but no one I've challenged can do then easily either

NorrieTheMouse · 13/04/2019 19:38

My technique is one hand on each handle, then both thumbs under the overhang to push up. Spout up as others have said. I think they get easier after going through the dishwasher a few times.

seastargirl · 13/04/2019 19:38

I found this www.teddybearsandcardigans.com/2015/08/how-to-open-tommee-tippee-sippy-cup.html?m=1 years ago after googling in desperation! Although at many points thought I might as well just give them drinks in a watering can add that's all these were used for!

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anotherroutine · 13/04/2019 19:39

Pmsl at them ejaculating 😆 At least my next battle will be made a bit more lighthearted with that image in my mind.

Omg I've never tried using my teeth as dental work is so expensive! Does this really work????

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slipperywhensparticus · 13/04/2019 19:39

I accidentally put milk that was a little too warm in it shook it and it sprayed white foam all over the Fukushima kitchen

LaurieMarlow · 13/04/2019 19:40

Really easy with teeth. I’ll be cursing them to hell and back if I break a tooth obvs.

TurquoiseDress · 13/04/2019 19:42

Oh yes I remember this from first time round a few years ago!

This time I've bought a different design where you can screw the lid off and you put the arms in position before putting lid on

Much less stress!

The old one is gathering dust at the back of the cupboard

NannyR · 13/04/2019 19:43

Is it these ones that you are talking about? I've recommended them to parents for nearly twenty years and never had a problem with taking off the lids, I sort of push it off with my thumb. The ones I'm using in my current job are about five years old as they were bought for the eldest child, maybe there has been a recent change in design?

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 13/04/2019 19:47

”...white foam all over the Fukushima kitchen...”

Today’s best autocorrect!

Cuppaand2biscuits · 13/04/2019 19:48

It's the only time I've ever heard my mother in law swear, trying to get into one of those cups!

MissMooMoo · 13/04/2019 19:51

Never had this problem and I have worked as a nanny for over a decade and now use them for my own DS.
Spout up and use both thumbs to push lid up where it overhangs.

MoMandaS · 13/04/2019 19:53

Get a Munchkin360 instead. They're brilliant!

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