I’m wondering the same thing! This looks like it has all the right things to get…. any guidance really appreciated!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JZTL6GF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2N72WQPPDG7MR&psc=1

Kathleen W.

I had the same question and see it was never answered..

We bought a green sprouts (before reading about people freaking out about the paint on the glass), and it has clear glass. No paint. I’m assuming they listened to the concerns and changed the glass. I’d assume it’s totally lead-free now. (I haven’t read all the comments – maybe someone already mentioned this. I came to this post because I got concerned about the silicone top on the green sprouts, but I guess I shouldn’t worry.)

Thank you so much for your input.

It’s actually silicone according to Maia. See above comments 🙂

Did you mean eating utensils? If not, not sure what you mean by learning utensils. Please clarify? Pens and pencils? Crayons?

I can’t find on your website and wondering if you can recommend a “healthy” option for kids learning utensils? I have some small metal ones but I’m preferring something a little softer for my little one and am worried about using plastic. Thanks!

Thanks Amy,
Thanks for the heads-up. There are a few of us that post and grammatical errors periodically show up. Can you let us know where?
Thanks,

the good stuff?

Should I be concerned if a sippy cup is made in china if it otherwise seems to be the good stuff?

Thanks!

If you dislike it (or haven’t looked into it), can you think of something that would work for us to satisfy those factors? Thanks so much!

https://www.camelbak.com/en/bottles/R02035–eddy_Kids_Vacuum_12oz?color=f6c60373b7484c0e86f1daa3c99ac7c8

Many years ago, when I was a Physics department technician at a London University college, I was tasked with setting up an exam experiment to measure the electrical capacitance between two circular metal plates a fixed distance apart in distilled, deionised water — but the attempt failed because the plates released ions into the water causing any charge to leak rapidly away before any meaningful measurements could be taken. I contend that the same thing would happen in a “stainless steel” container with a child’s drink in it — and stainless steel has a high percentage of nickel in it, a poor addition to anyone’s diet! Admittedly the degree of leaching is likely to be low, but the persistent amount over time? Who knows?

My own vote would go to glass or ceramic whether as the main container or as a coating. I don’t know enough about silicones to offer an opinion on them.

This one looks like Good Stuff!

Yes, don’t worry about touching silicone that has been heated.

Not enough to worry about;).

That one looks like Good Stuff;).

They are Okay Stuff–plastic straws but otherwise not great.

I can’t find any mention of what type of plastic they use for the straw etc.

I would like to know this as well!

Why don’t you just not heat it?
Breastmilk doesnt need to be heated if you’re concerned …

I didn’t see a reply about this product
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q73GQJS/ref=aw_pd_cart_vw_2_2?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00Q73GQJS&pd_rd_r=8YFVQT36YY0CHWPK8TA7&pd_rd_w=NWCE3&pd_rd_wg=YJVPJ&psc=1&refRID=8YFVQT36YY0CHWPK8TA7
Would it be on the good list?

Are Avent sippy cups safe?

Thanks,
Madhuri

We’ve been using Lollacups but are now having second thoughts.. are they safe?

Thanks,
Stefania

http://innobaby.com/nursin-smart-9-oz-silicone-training-straw-cup-orange#Tablist31

I assume you mean baby bottles? We haven’t done an official guide on this yet, but basically anything glass or stainless steel is Good Stuff:).

There are so many good glass and stainless steel options that I would recommend avoiding all plastic.

Good Stuff:).

I was wondering if you can recommend any baby utensils and plates as well? I thought stainless steel utensils is too hard for him yet. My baby has started with solids and I have him use oogaa made of silicone. They said it is electric sterilizer safe.
Thank you.

Hi Maia!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work putting these product guides together! I too am wondering about the Skip Hop stainless steel cups. Thanks in advance!

Curious of your thoughts.

Thank you!!
Rochelle

http://www.wowcup.com/pages/safety.html#.WUlHoVPysWo

Thanks

https://www.nuby.com/usa/en/soft-sipper-stainless-steel-insulated-cup

Pura Kiki is made in China, correct? Is China truly trustworthy as the place lead in many of there goods? Green Sprouts is also made in China. I realize the companies make the choice. I only wonder if Pura is truly making a good one?

I own dr browns glass bottles and use silicone sleeves for the daycare. My daycare heats the bottles in a small crockpot is it safe for the baby to be handling the heated silicone sleeve (she always grabs the bottle lol) thank you !

Thanks for letting me know:)

These are stainless steel and silicone and polypropylene, but they do also contain TPE (which I find conflicting info on, so I would avoid for now).

These are stainless steel and silicone and polypropylene, but they do also contain TPE (which I find conflicting info on, so I would avoid for now).

That one is fine, and the straw is actually silicone.

I’d love to know your thoughts on this soppy cup too! Love all your research! It’s such a huge help.

Thanks, Sarah, for posting this. I had the same reaction when I opened my Foogos today.

I looked at the Thinkbaby replacement straws online but wanted to ask — do they come apart or did you need to cut them?

I agree the straw inside seems like plastic in both of these sippy cups. Isn’t that a concern with Thermos?

Link: Thermos Funtainer: https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Funtainer-Bottle-Neverland-Pirates/dp/B00IUMZMBM/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&dd=UuWTnGpsjnpq_GGGQDiD9g%2C%2C&ie=UTF8&qid=1490196151&sr=1-3&keywords=thermos+funtainer+hello+kitty&refinements=p_96%3A10155283011

Nope, I don’t know anything about secret lead spots:).

Thank you.

Liquid gets between the glass and the plastic cover when it is tipped over. The liquid then comes out of the hole at the bottom. My daughter would constantly suck at the bottom where the liquid would come out. There is definitely a risk of lead exposure from these cups. The straws also contain cadmium.

There’s an Etsy shop called Mason ajar Lifestyle that makes stainless steel Mason jar lids. Great alternative to the canning lids.

Mason Bottle makes nipples for Mason jars. You can get just the nipple and cap or the whole set with the Mason jar. They also have silicone sleeves to protect the glass. It’s a great option, especially for breast milk since you don’t have to transfer it to a new container to feed the baby.

MoomooBaby Stainless Steel Baby Bottle with Fast Flow Silicone Nipple & Matching Handle 8-Ounce

I consider both those Thermos products as well as Lunchbots to be Good Stuff:)

What are your thoughts in research re silicone baby bottles (como tomo), as opposed to BPA free plastic? My baby has to have breastmilk heated in a bottle at daycare, where they dont allow glass, so I have been using silicone. Cant seem to get a clear answer on the best non-glass option.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VZ7GVP0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487263995&sr=8-4&keywords=thinkbaby+sippy+cup

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VXV94JS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487263995&sr=8-11&keywords=thinkbaby+sippy+cup

Also, not 100% related to this post, but wondering about the Lunchbots containers for lunches, insulated and non insulated.

Thanks! Enjoy Hawaii!!

Yes sippy cups! I’d try a cup or straw if it would work. Basically whatever gets her fed when I’m at work! I read recently about Pura Kiki having lead in its sealing dot, though it may have been addressed. Only way to know would be to test. Here’s the article link:
http://tamararubin.com/2017/02/water-bottles/

After looking into this, we’ve moved Green Sprouts to Sneaky Stuff….see above.

you mean for a sippy cup? The straw on the Pura bottle definitely required the child to compress the straw–it’s not like a regular straw where you simply suck.

Yes, we are looking into this and for now are removing this from the guide.

http://tamararubin.com/2017/02/sippylead/

Thank you for such great mom advice 🙂

Are you using the insulated version? If you get the regular one it will be much lighter (as light as plastic): https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/pura-kiki-stainless-steel-infant-bottle-5oz/

My best guess is that the plastic top is made of polypropylene—which overall is a very low-concern plastic.

Also any thoughts on the brand WeeSprout for baby food storage and reusable food pouches?

Thank you

I have been using the pura kiki bottles for my son for several months and love them. However, the bottles seems to be too heavy for my son to comfortably hold. This hasn’t been issue but he has recently started to take an interest in holding his own bottle, and while using a regular plastic bottle at a family members he was able to do so without issue. Any suggestions for a bottle that is non-toxic but lightweight enough for my son to use as a trainer cup.

Thanks!

Hi! EcoVessel’s other products are fine, and I’ll look into the Munchkin line! Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Lifefactory-12-Ounce-BPA-Free-Bottle-Silicone/dp/B00FAS7NA2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1485319102&sr=8-7&keywords=life+factory

thanks!

Two questions –
-What do you think of EcoVessel’s items other than cups – we have stainless snack cups w/ a silicone (?) lid and then collapsable silicone snack holders with plastic (?) lids.
-What are your thoughts on the newer Munchkin stainless steel 360 cup? It also looks like they are making the snack cup things that are very similar to the EcoVessel ones.

I try to pack my 16-months old daycare lunch/snacks in all re-usable containers, so I’m always looking for stuff. We used to like just the cheap 4oz Ball mason jars, but the lids rust quickly and I don’t even know if they are appropriate to begin with. We’ve liked the EcoVessel stuff, but it isn’t cheap (but worth it so far).

Thank you!

I found it. Apparently Thinkbaby straws work, have just ordered some.

The Pura silicone straw fits it, but I can’t find them available single (ie come with the mouthpiece).

I found a listing somewhere about a silicone straw I could buy yo fit it, but can’t find that now… Any tips? (available in Australia).

They are plastic, so I would go for something else.

Breast milk should ONLY be heated in warm/hot water! Never microwave breast milk! Glass mason jars are a great choice for storing and heating breast milk. You might even be able to find a nipple to go right on the mason jar.

Milk jugs are made from #2 plastic, high-density polyethylene. All evidence suggests that this is a safe, non-leaching plastic, but I still wouldn’t put Re-play items in the microwave. I would avoid Tritan. Some studies suggest that it’s main component, triphenyl phosphate, has more estrogenic properties than BPA.

You can get a Pura bottle and put a sippy spout on it, but the straw is too long and will only work for the larger bottles.

Nope, no extra leaching:)

I wasn’t familiar with that product, but I just checked it out and yes at first glance it looks fine.

Unfortunately, no, I do not know any other non-toxic sippy cups that are made in the USA. Is there a reason you don’t like LifeFactory?.

Looking at your Pura Kiki straw cup.

Just wondering, do you ship over seas, as we are in New Zealand?

Thank you, Maia!

Hi Lauren-
Anything glass or stainless steel, with this one being my top pick: https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/pura-kiki-stainless-steel-infant-bottle-5oz/

Just found out that the lid is made of ABS. Seems like that might be questionable, so I think I’ll avoid it.

I don’t know about this cup! Looks cool though. Like you, I would want to know what the plastic part is made of…my best guess is thermoplastic rubber. Which is not terrible, but I’ve chosen not to carry cups in my store that have thermoplastic mouthpieces.

I’ve had a hard time finding much information about it. I like it because it’s stainless steel, spill-proof, insulated, has a straw, and protected flip up mouthpiece (to better avoid germs). I’d love to know more details about the type of plastic used for the cap and straw, though, and haven’ been able to find any reviews on blogs about it.

Hi Nina-
I agree with you that glass or stainless steel should be first choice, and that silicone shouldn’t be heated. Other than that, I am not convinced that it poses a significant risk.

Thanks for sharing, Amy.

I actually googled and found replacement parts for the Thermos Foogo.

I’ve also been looking at “Buggygear Drinkadeux Glass Double Wall Bottle” but I think reviewers complain that it does have a lot of parts to clean. I wonder how it compares with Green Sprouts glass straw cup.