Where to find a "cup" that my mother can use at night to drink water while she is in bed?

SoTired - try a store that has a larger selection of baby accessories like Walmart or Babies R Us - there are "sippy cups" that are geared towards toddlers that do not require the hard sucking - although a bit is needed - and they are spill proof. My adult son functions at a two year old level- sevear autism - and in the mornings he likes to pace around the house with his juice cup. Without these spill proof cups I'd have a daily spill to clean up. The cups tend to be a bit larger than traditional sippy cups, maybe 10oz and the designs are geared towards an older toddler. My sons current favorite is Disneys "Cars". So - look for those things to help identify them. Also, they usually have a one piece lid - without the little plastic pluggy thing. Good luck - it may be a search but they are out there.

Well, maybe you could start putting less in the cup, just a few swallows, that way if it spills it's not so bad. Since you have so many cups already you should be able to have 3 or 4 on hand to get her through the night, each with only an ounce or two inside. OR

What about some kind of lozenge she could suck on as an alternative?

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Try a kids sippy cup.

Thanks for taking time to respond. I have not been able to find a kid's sippy cup that does not require a strong sucking ability on her part. Have you ever tried sucking on one? They are very difficult.

try Munchkin, Miracle 360 Degree Cup designed for kids but you drink normally from it

Try somewhere like https://www.especialneeds.com/shop/daily-living-aids/dining-aids/cups-drinking-aids.html

I just did a search:

There are many companies like this that sell health aids for rehab patients, nirsing homes, etc. Also what about a cup like you get in hospital, or even a no spill coffee cup or a bottle with screw top. It sounds a little silly, but you can glue and tape the top to a string tied around and glued to bottle so it won’t get separated and lost if she accidently drops. Either way, I’m sure you will find what you need. You can check with a local nursing home...go by and ask to talk to therapy department. You might just get blown off by a receptionist or nurse. Also, every city has health needs and equipment companies that sell all sorts of equipmemt, diapers, bed pads, oxygen, etc. etc. Usually even if they don’t sell dishes cups such as what you need, they will have catalogs. Also, you can contact Medicare, go online and check for vendors of medical equipmemt in your area. Hope this help someone. Another option is a children’s home/hospital for handicap or mentally challenged adults. They all use the same types of companies. I will tell you if you just browse the internet and look through the products you will find all kinds of good things to make life easier. I love my grandmother’s reacher, andsock/hose assistance device, and shower devices to put location on your back . You will find things that you didn’t knkw you needed. Even look for companies like this (nursing home and rehab, wheelchair, elderly clothing). Items with no zippers, buttons - just snaps or velcro. Items (shirts, gowns, etc.) that don’t require going over head and having to struggle with them getting their arms up. It is just amazing. You will find things that work for even the younger group. I love the sturdy sheets and 100% cottom blankets that hospitals and ambulances use. Hospital supply companies will sell aong with gloves etc. They are made to be washed in 180degree water as required for sanitation every day so they will last in the home forever without shrinking or pilling. I have some I have had for 30years and still are fine.

I think you are on an impossible quest, but I wish you luck! If you do find something that works, come back and tell us ... we learn from each other.

For my own dry mouth I use an insulated covered glass with a straw. I can grab it in the dark and the straw works without taking my sleep apnea mask off. It is perfect for me, but if I fell asleep before setting it back on the night stand it would leak like crazy.

Good luck!

Oh I am so glad to have been of service madam xxxxxx grins

PhoenixDaughter, I have become a member of the 360-cup club. I was so tired of waking to water on my gown and bed from taking meds or just wanting a drink of water during the night! I found the cups in all sizes on Amazon. I chose the package of two, 10 oz. cups. I love them! They are made in different sizes and styles to grow with a baby. When I opened the package, my hubby did look a bit confused since it's only the dog and us here. :-) You have helped people of all ages and reasons for wanting to be able to drink without dribbling! Thank you!