This high-tech sippy cup at CES 2026 could prevent your kid from needing ear tubes

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• January 13, 2026 at 08:16 PM

Earflo is a medical device cleverly designed as a sippy cup - and early studies show it led to a nearly 90% reduction in the need for ear tube surgery for certain children. It was nominated for a Best of CES award.

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