I cleaned out my purse again. The usual suspects where there…some things that I was expecting, and a few “Ah-Ha! That’s where that is!” occurred. But one thing I was not expecting was a slight damp feeling in the bottom of my summer shoulder accessory.

It would seem that while trying to trim down the number of bags I sling on my back, I would do what many moms do in attempts to be efficient…I consolidated. When I jump out of the kid-mobile (aka minivan) I place a diaper, wipe, “boredom” toy for each child and their respective water containing cylinders in my bag purse. The problem therein lies when the purse is placed in a position other than upright or otherwise thrown around as many mom purses are, the “sippy cups” spill, drip, water your belongings.

A few days after the “cleansing of the purse,” I was given the opportunity to review Contigo’s AutoSeal Kid’s Mug, and I think I found my answer. When I received the Contigo Kid’s Mug, I was a little nervous about how well it would work. Would it keep the water in? Would my kids be able to use it? Would they want to use it?

Yes.

Though the kid’s mug is slated for 4+, my 2.5 year old (who is going on 15) was able to use it after a little practice. More than that, she was excited to use it. She had no dribbles, she drank from it easily, with two hands (she is only 2.5 after all); I drank from it with one.

I shook it all around, held it upside down, laid it on its side, my youngest even gave it a good chucking across the floor. The Contigo Kid’s Mug held up. No water dripped anywhere. Ever.

Easy to use, simple to clean. I just put it on the top rack of the dishwasher, and it was done. No parts to mess with – just the top and the bottom, 2 pieces, that’s it.

The best part….my purse is dry..er.

Now I just need to get my 18 month old to be able to use one. And since it looks so grown up, I would love for my 6 year old with special needs to be able to use it as well. Therein lies my only complaint, one that I probably wouldn’t have if I didn’t have a child with special needs…I wish the button (which is easy enough) was easier for my oldest. Other than that, I’m sold!

Looking through their site, they have products for every liquid, in every setting. With a number of products for hydration, kids, hot liquids on the go, coffee mugs with stainless steel performance coupled with the look and feel of ceramic…they have everything, in styles that you, your spouse and your kids would love to have; and their prices are very reasonable.

Now I have to see how I can get my hands on their Stainless Steel Mug. I’m in coffee-addicts love with it and am dying to try it out!

This review was written by one of our Mile High Mama Product Reviewers, Mia Hysteria.

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