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So, your probably wondering what is the GREEN
sippy cup. I thought that plastic sippy cups were a safe route to
take for the environment and for my child. WRONG. Well almost
wrong. Most sippy cups contain PBA which is a chemical used to
harden the plastic. This chemical can leach into the liquid that is
in the cup, and therefore, into your child.
There are some sippy cups that do not contain PBA:
 | Avent Magic Cups |
| Playtex: Coolster Tumbler, Insulator, Einstein
Training Cup, Sipster, Create My Own, Quick Straw, Insulator Sport,
Sip and Discover, First Sipster |
| Gerber: Sip & Smile Spill-proof Cup, Easy Grip
Insulated Soft Straw Cup, Insulated Cool Cup, Fun Grips Color Change
Spill-proof Cup, Grins & Giggles Spill-proof Cup (source) |
| BornFree sippy/drinking cups |
| Kleen Kanteen |
| Thermos Foogo Sippy Cups, and drinking bottle
with straw |
| SIGG Toddler Water Bottles |
| Kid Basix The Safe Sippy |
| Boon Sippy |
| GrowPure Multi-Stage Feeder and Sippy Cup |
| iPlay Aqua Bottle |
| ThinkBaby Training Cup |
| Sassy Snack Time Infa-Trainer Cup |
| Munchkin: Cupsicle, Cupsicle Straw Cup, Big Kid
Sippy Cup, Mighty |
| Grip Flip Straw Cup, Mighty Grip Trainer Cup,
licensed character Sports Bottles, Re-usable Straw Cups, Re-usable
Spill-proof Cups |
| Nuby: No-Spill Sports Sipper, Insulated Soft
Silicone Spout Cup, Soft Spout Easy Grip Cup, Gripper Cup with Soft
Silicone Spout, 2-Handle Cup, Tinted Mega Sipper |
| The First Years: Take & Toss, Spill-proof
Cup, Insulated Cup, Licensed character sippy cups, Insulated
Spill-proof Cup, 2 Handled Cups
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If you have to use a plastic sipppy cup, or bottle be
sure to check the recycling numbers. Although these are not definite
for PBA they are a good guide line. 1,2 ,4 and 5 are okay to
use.
Recycling numbers 3, 6 and 7 are not recommended.
If you do have to use these be aware that there are things you can do to
increase the chances of toxins leaching into the liquid in the cup.
Do Not:
| Use scratched or worn plastic containers
| Heat food in plastic containers
| Place hot food in plastic containers to cool
| Heat foods covered in plastic wrap
| Wash plastic containers in the dishwasher |
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Now for our GREEN solution to plastic
sippy cups!
The GREEN solution for the
common plastic sippy cup is a metal (aluminum) or stainless steel sippy
cup. They are becoming more and more common. Stainless steel
sippy cups are available at many online stores. The benfit to melal
sippy cups are that they will not break. They will NOT leach harmful
chemicals into your childs liquids.
Here are some of the best sippy cups available in aluminum
or stainless steel:
| SIGG: These
containers are not only good for your child, but they come in sizes
from .3L all the way up to 1.5L. They have a decorative look to
them and are great for the whole family. |
| Klean Kanteen:
Another great cup. This cup is compatible with the AVENT sippy
cup spouts. These are also great for the whole family. |
| Thermos Foogo:
This sippy cup looks and feels a lot like the traditional plastic
sippy cup. If your child is already accustomed to a sippy cup
then this one is for you. |
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