The moment toddlers can reach in and get their own snack without help, something shifts - they're proud, you're relieved, and snack time becomes a lot less fraught. The Skip Hop Besties Squad Unicorn Snack Cup is built for that moment: the flexible inside opening lets small hands reach in and retrieve snacks while keeping the contents from spilling even when the cup tips or gets dropped. At 222mls, it's right-sized for toddler portions from 12 months, and the unicorn character face means it's the snack cup they'll choose themselves rather than resist.
How the two-lid system makes self-service snacking genuinely work
The design insight is straightforward but effective: the flexible inside opening is sized to let little hands in while keeping snacks from tumbling out when the cup tips. That's the everyday win. The snap top lid adds a second layer - it seals the cup for freshness and spill-proof travel in a bag. The screw-off top removes completely for thorough cleaning. The easy-grip handle is sized for small hands at 12 months. BPA-free and dishwasher-safe on the top rack.
- Age: 12+ months
- Capacity: 222mls
- Features: Flexible no-spill opening, snap top lid, screw-off top for cleaning, easy-grip handle
- Safety: BPA-free
- Care: Dishwasher-safe (top rack only). Do not microwave or boil. Wash before first use and after each use.
- Character: Unicorn (coordinates with Skip Hop Besties Squad collection)
Why independent snacking is worth designing for
Teaching children to manage their own snacks is a small but meaningful step toward the kind of independence that reduces the cognitive load of parenting. The Besties Squad Snack Cup's flexible opening makes self-service snacking genuinely feasible for children from 12 months - no adult required to pour snacks out for each handful. The snap lid and screw-off top mean the cup is also parent-friendly: it travels clean and cleans up quickly. Browse our baby and toddler gift ideas for more Skip Hop on-the-go accessories in the Unicorn Besties Squad collection.
The Unicorn Snack Cup in the Besties Squad collection
The Unicorn Snack Cup pairs with the Unicorn Straw Bottle, Unicorn Insulated Food Jar, Unicorn Lunch Bag, and Unicorn Backpack for a complete matched lunchtime set. Children who love the unicorn bestie get genuine satisfaction from using the whole coordinated squad together.
- Children aged 12 months and up who are ready for independent snacking
- For childcare, outings, and travel - wherever mess-free snacking matters most
- A practical gift add-on for a child who already has other Besties Squad Unicorn items
- The snack companion that rounds out the Unicorn Besties Squad lunchtime set
About Skip Hop
Skip Hop has been designing smarter solutions for everyday family life since 2003. The brand's approach is simple: what works practically for parents and what genuinely delights children don't have to be different things. From the iconic Zoo collection to the Besties Squad accessories, every Skip Hop product earns its place in the daily routine through considered design rather than clever packaging. The full range is available at Peekaboo Baby with Australia-wide shipping from Melbourne.
Suitable for children aged 12 months and up. The easy-grip handle and flexible opening are designed to support independent snacking at this developmental stage.
The flexible inside opening is designed to let small hands reach in for snacks while keeping contents from spilling out if the cup is tipped or dropped. A separate snap top lid seals for freshness when packed in a bag.
The snack cup holds 222mls - right-sized for toddler portions of dry snacks including crackers, cereal, pieces of fruit, or other finger foods.
Yes - the top screws off completely for easy cleaning. The snack cup is dishwasher-safe on the top rack. Wash thoroughly before first use and after each use. Do not microwave or boil.
Yes - we stock the Skip Hop Besties Squad range and ship Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $129.