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Cheat Sheet: Less Plastic Sippy Cups And Baby Bottles

By Kristie Turck •  Published 04/16/11 •  4 min read

Last updated on August 20th, 2022 at 12:05 am

It’s the next generation of cheat sheets!  The BPA Free Sippy Cup cheat sheet was one of my very first cheat sheets.  As we’ve all grown and learned more, the more I think it’s important to try and avoid plastic altogether when we can.  Sure, there is BPA-free plastic, and that’s better.  But plastic can still leach chemicals into fluids and foods, and using non-leaching materials, such as stainless steel, glass, ceramic, and bamboo is better.  I decided it was time to move past plastic on SafeMama.com and show you there are a ton of great plastic-less options. Not everything on this list is completely plastic free, but the portion that comes in contact with your fluids is. As usual not a comprehensive list, so please email me suggestions for inclusion.

Glass & Stainless Sippy Cups

I’ve used several of these brands, and with sippy cups, it really comes down to personal preference.  For us, we primarily use 12oz Klean Kanteens (one with a sports cap and one with a sippy adapter).  They seem to be the best for us.  But I also love the Thermos Foogo Straw Bottles too and use one in my son’s lunchbox. Insulated vs. non-insulated is something you have to think about.  Klein Kanteens are not (aside from their new insulated ones).  I use these adorable Cocoozy’s for out and about, and they fit perfectly. Many neoprene sleeves and other jackets also fit both bottles and sippy’s.

 

Glass & Stainless Baby Bottle Brands

Of course, plastic bottle options are available on the market, and many are created with BPA-free plastic.  Some companies I trust more than others, like ThinkBaby and BornFree, have been BPA-free intentionally from the get-go. These are great safer options too.  My objective here is to highlight some alternatives to plastic for bottle feeding.  Before anyone gets in a twist, I am a supporter of breastfeeding and think it’s an important choice.  I am also, however, a supporter in allowing mothers to make the choices that are right for them, regardless of what I would do.  Everyone has the right to mother their children as they see fit. I refuse to judge on this issue. So without further adieu…

Adult Water Bottles and Drink Containers (ditch the plastic!!!)

Obviously, there are hundreds of stainless water bottles on the market, and most are fine… you can’t go wrong with stainless steel. This is a sampling of them and a few glass options.

*Sigg was under scrutiny for using a coating on the interior of their bottles that contained BPA.  They have since corrected that and now line them with SIGG EcoCare® Liner which is a baked on coating. They claim it is chemically inert and does not absorb, leach or transfer odors or flavors, no matter what beverage is inside.  You can make a judgment call on this one.

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