YAYA Tumblers Are Built for Toddlers Who Throw, Drop, and Spill Everything They Touch

If you have a toddler who treats every cup like a launch projectile, YAYA makes drinkware sized for small hands and tested by the kind of daily abuse only a 2-year-old can deliver. The brand’s 12 oz tumblers are designed for toddler use first, not scaled down from an adult product, and retail for $13.99, positioning them as a lower-cost alternative to premium drinkware. The lineup keeps expanding into character collabs, holiday drops and adult sizes too.

Here’s what sets the line apart, and what to know before you add another cup to the cabinet.

Sized for Actual Toddler Hands

Most tumbler brands design for adults and shrink the result. YAYA reverses that. The cups are 12 oz, ergonomic for smaller grips, and built around straw and spout designs that encourage independent drinking. That matters when you’re trying to get out the door and your kid wants to carry their own water.

The brand says durability is part of the design philosophy. On its website, YAYA writes that the tumblers “are built to handle the inevitable falls and spills that come with toddler use. Caregivers consistently share positive feedback, noting that these tumblers remain intact even after being tossed around.”

Real-world reviews back that up. One parent shopping the Peppa Pig collab on Walmart wrote, “Great little cup! Perfect for a toddler, not too heavy for my 2 yo to carry around. It is 100% leak proof which is a need in my house haha! She loves PEPPA too so this is a great little cup that checks all the boxes!”

For families who’ve eyed the Stanley craze but can’t justify the price tag for a kid, that’s the appeal. Another reviewer put it bluntly, “We are a Stanley Cup family, but we weren’t going to spend Stanley Cup prices on our toddler, lol. This cup surprisingly works really well! It is now something my toddler uses daily. My toddler throws the cup, drops it, everything you can think of, and it does a great job with not spilling, and it’s easy to clean.”

The Character Collabs Your Kid Will Recognize

If your toddler is in a Peppa Pig phase, obsessed with Elmo, or can’t get enough of Squishmallows, YAYA has a licensed design to match. The brand’s four largest licensing partnerships each cater to a distinct toddler interest, making character-based drinkware a core part of its product strategy.

• Crayola for tumblers built around the brand’s color identity and playful art-and-play themes
• Peppa Pig for cups featuring Peppa and her family, sold at major retailers including Walmart
• Squishmallows for a collection that marks YAYA’s first move into adult sizes
• Sesame Street for a tumbler featuring the one and only beloved Elmo.

The Squishmallows drop is also where YAYA crosses over for moms. The collection features 30 oz and 40 oz tumblers, plus a sticker pack for customizing. YAYA wrote that the line “marks YAYA’s first step into adult drinkware, featuring premium 30oz and 40oz tumblers designed for fans who want personality, durability, and everyday performance. Includes a custom sticker pack to add extra Squishmallows flair to your tumbler or anywhere you want to personalize with fun stickers.”

The collection’s 30 oz and 40 oz tumblers are priced at $16.99, keeping the adult line closer to mass-market pricing than premium tumbler competitors.

In other words, if you and your kid both want to carry something covered in Squishmallows, you can now match.

Holiday and Seasonal Drops to Know About

YAYA releases themed tumblers around major holidays, including Halloween, Christmas and the Fourth of July. The summer drop is a good example of the brand’s range. The Fourth of July collection features four new designs, including patriotic red and white themes and less expected takes like pink and blue bows and a purple cup with white stars.

If you’ve ever bought a holiday-themed kid item only to have your toddler reject it the day after the holiday, the broader designs in these collections give you cups that still work past the calendar moment.

What to Know Before You Buy

A few quick checks if you’re new to the brand.

• The 12 oz size is the sweet spot for toddlers and preschoolers. The 30 oz and 40 oz sizes are aimed at adults and older kids.
• Reviewers consistently flag the leak-proof seal as the main selling point, especially for car seats and stroller cup holders.
• The licensed designs rotate with new partnerships and seasons, so if your kid is locked into a specific character, grab it when you see it.
• Pricing stays relatively consistent across the lineup, with 12 oz toddler tumblers at $13.99 and 30 oz–40 oz adult sizes at $16.99, keeping the entire brand within a low-to-mid price tier compared to premium drinkware.

For families juggling a toddler and an infant, the practical pull is simple. A leak-proof cup your kid can carry, drop and refuse to share won’t solve the chaos of a busy morning, but it can remove one source of it.