How to Replace Playtex Straws

Due to prolonged use, the straws that come with Playtex cups will eventually need replacing. Instead of forcing its consumers to buy new cups, Playtex offers a pack of replacement straws that can be resized for your specific baby cup using a pair of scissors. Each pack contains three straws measuring 5 1/2 inches long, which will fit into any Playtex cup with the appropriate trimming.

Things You'll Need

  • Playtex baby replacement straw pack
  • Ruler
  • Scissors

Instructions

    • 1

      Order a pack of Playtex Baby replacement straws from an online retailer. The replacement straws are available in packages of three.

    • 2

      Trim down a replacement straw, if necessary, using a ruler and a pair of scissors. Trim down a straw to 3 3/4 inches for the Lil' Gripper Straw Cup. Trim down a straw to 4 1/2 inches for the 9 oz. Insulator Straw Cup. Trim down a straw to 5 1/5 inches for the Baby Einstein Straw Cup. The straws are already the correct length for the Insulator Sport Straw Cup.

    • 3

      Unscrew the lid from your Playtex baby cup with a counterclockwise twist.

    • 4

      Remove the old straw with a gentle downward tug.

    • 5

      Insert one end of the new straw into the plastic port on the underside of the lid and push until the straw is held securely in place.

    • 6

      Replace your cup lid on the cup with a clockwise twist.

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