Food Grade Liquid Silicone Baby Water Cup Spout

# Food Grade Liquid Silicone Baby Water Cup Spout

Product Overview

The Food Grade Liquid Silicone Baby Water Cup Spout is a high-precision, child-safe drinking accessory engineered exclusively for infant and toddler hydration products, manufactured from medical and food-contact grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) via precision injection molding. Designed to support the transition from bottle feeding to independent cup drinking, this spout combines ergonomic design, food safety, and durable performance to address the unique needs of developing children aged 6 months to 4 years, as well as the safety and convenience priorities of caregivers.

Core features include 100% BPA, phthalate, PVC, and heavy metal-free formulation, soft bite-resistant construction that protects emerging primary teeth and gum tissue, anti-choke flow control structures, and compatibility with most standard wide-neck baby water cups and sippy cups on the market. Unlike hard plastic or latex spouts, this LSR spout delivers a natural, breast-like mouthfeel that reduces feeding rejection, while its one-piece seamless design eliminates hidden crevices where bacteria and food residue can accumulate, simplifying daily cleaning and disinfection.

Technical Specifications

Material Properties

All raw materials used in production comply with global food contact safety regulations, with third-party tested material metrics as follows:

Physical Performance

The spout is engineered to withstand repeated use, disinfection, and infant biting behavior, with validated performance metrics:

Process Parameters

All spouts are manufactured under ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified cleanroom conditions (Class 100,000) to ensure consistent quality and safety:

• Molding Process: Precision LSR injection molding at 170–190°C with 120–150 bar clamping pressure, with a cycle time of 30–45 seconds to ensure uniform material density and no flash
• Post-Curing: Secondary oven curing at 200°C for 4 hours to remove residual low-molecular-weight compounds and eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.05 mm for sealing edges, ±0.1 mm for mouthpiece area to ensure universal compatibility with standard 50 mm, 60 mm, and 70 mm wide-neck cup threads
• Surface Finish: Matte, non-stick surface with Ra ≤ 0.8 μm to reduce residue adhesion and improve cleaning efficiency

Product Advantages

1. Uncompromised Food Safety for Infant Use

The platinum-cured LSR formulation eliminates the risk of nitrosamine and peroxide byproducts common in conventionally cured rubber products, with zero plasticizer leaching even after prolonged contact with warm liquids (up to 70°C). Every batch of spouts undergoes extractable and leachable (E&L) testing to ensure no harmful substances transfer to beverages, making it suitable for use with water, breast milk, formula, and fruit purees.

1. Oral Development-Friendly Bite Design

The soft, elastic mouthpiece absorbs impact from teething and biting, reducing pressure on emerging incisors and gums to lower the risk of malocclusion and dental misalignment compared to hard polypropylene spouts. The contoured, flat tip matches the natural shape of a child’s palate, supporting proper tongue positioning and healthy oral motor skill development during the transition to independent drinking.

1. Practical Anti-Choke & Leak-Proof Performance

The built-in one-way slit valve opens only when the child applies suction, automatically closing to prevent spills when the cup is dropped or inverted. The flow rate is calibrated to match the suction strength of different age groups, avoiding excessive liquid flow that can cause choking, coughing, or ear infections associated with over-fast drinking in young children. The seamless one-piece construction eliminates glue joints or assembly gaps where mold and bacteria can grow, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal illness from contaminated spouts.

1. Ultra-Long Durability & Low Maintenance

The high tear and tensile strength of the LSR material ensures the spout resists cracking, tearing, or bite damage for 2–3 months of regular use (3x longer than latex or thermoplastic elastomer spouts). It is fully compatible with all common disinfection methods, including boiling, steam sterilizers, dishwasher top racks, and microwave steam bags, with no deformation, discoloration, or odor retention after repeated high-temperature exposure. The non-stick surface wipes clean easily, with no staining from pigmented beverages such as grape juice or carrot puree.

Applications

This LSR baby water cup spout is designed for use across the following product categories and use cases:

1. Infant Sippy Cups: Standard replacement spouts for 150–300 mL wide-neck sippy cups for children aged 6–18 months, supporting the transition from bottle feeding to cup drinking
2. Toddler Straw & Water Cups: Compatible with 300–500 mL toddler hydration products for children aged 18 months to 4 years, with higher flow rate options suitable for active outdoor use
3. Special Needs Infant Feeding Products: Custom low-flow variants are available for infants with oral motor delays or cleft palate, providing controlled liquid delivery to reduce feeding difficulties
4. Branded Baby Product Lines: Suitable for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) integration into baby bottle and cup product lines, with customizable logo printing and color matching (food-grade pigments only, no heavy metal-based colorants)

Application Notes: For infants under 12 months, select 30A hardness spouts with 10–15 mL/min flow rate; for toddlers over 18 months, select 40A or 50A hardness variants with higher flow rates to accommodate stronger suction strength.

Selection Guide

Hardness Selection

• 30 Shore A: Extra-soft, breast-like feel, recommended for infants 6–12 months who are transitioning from breastfeeding or bottle feeding, or for teething infants with sensitive gums. Lower flow rate minimizes choking risk for new independent drinkers.
• 40 Shore A: Medium hardness, balanced softness and durability, recommended for children 12–24 months with moderate biting force. The most versatile option for daily home and outdoor use.
• 50 Shore A: Firm, bite-resistant construction, recommended for toddlers 24–48 months with strong chewing habits or for use with thicker beverages such as smoothies and fruit purees. Resists tearing from prolonged biting to extend service life.

Size Specifications

Custom sizes are available for non-standard cup designs, with a minimum order quantity of 10,000 units per custom dimension.

Material Grade

• Standard Food Grade: Complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EU 10/2011 regulations, suitable for general consumer retail and mass market baby product lines.
• Medical-Grade: Complies with ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards, recommended for hospital use, special needs infant feeding products, or premium baby product lines requiring enhanced safety validation.

Quality Assurance

All Food Grade Liquid Silicone Baby Water Cup Spouts are manufactured under strictly controlled quality management systems, with multi-stage quality control implemented throughout the production process:

1. Incoming Material Inspection: Every batch of LSR raw material undergoes identity verification, impurity testing, and food contact compliance testing before entering the production line.
2. In-Process Quality Control: 100% dimensional inspection, flash detection, and valve function testing are conducted for every molded spout, with automatic vision inspection systems to eliminate defective products.
3. Finished Product Testing: Each production lot undergoes random sampling for bite resistance, leakage, flow rate, disinfection resistance, and extractable/leachable substance testing to ensure consistent performance.
4. Packaging Control: All spouts are packaged in food-grade, BPA-free sealed bags in a Class 100,000 cleanroom to prevent contamination during storage and transportation, with lot numbers printed on every package for full traceability.

Certifications available for all products include FDA food contact approval, CE conformity (EN 14350), China GB food safety certification, and third-party test reports from SGS, Intertek, or BV upon request. We offer a 90-day quality guarantee for all spouts: any product with manufacturing defects (such as valve failure, tearing under normal use, or dimensional non-conformity) will be replaced free of charge.