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A few months ago I wrote a lengthy review of BPA free sippy cups. I reviewed, compared, and rated 5 major sippy cups that are BPA free…Klean Kanteen, the Sigg, the Foogo, Born Free, and Avent Naturally. A few months before that I also wrote about BPA free baby bottles and particularly glass baby bottles. I wrote another one just a few weeks ago. All of these posts draw a lot of daily traffic to this blog so I know this is a topic of great importance to parents. It also turns out that ever since I wrote that sippy cup post I have been contacted by several companies that make BPA free products to ask me to review their products and to keep writing about this important issue…keeping BPA or Bisphenol A out of the products we give to our babies.
I recently heard about a mom that wrote a letter to a baby formula manufacturer asking them to remove BPA from their product. The response she got was essentially that “the government says the tiny amount of BPA in our product is safe…we aren’t breaking any laws…tough cookies”.
This response infuriates me. Yes that one can of formula may have “safe limits” of BPA but what happens when parents go home and feed their babies that BPA tainted formula inside a BPA tainted bottle? After feeding time maybe they give that child a teething toy that has BPA in it and for nap time maybe the child sucks on a pacifier with BPA in it. The total exposure to BPA is getting quite large when you look at ALL the products in their small lives that may contain this harmful chemical. For ANY company to sit back and say that they don’t care about that is morally reprehensible IMO. We as consumers need to withhold our financial support of such companies until they clean up their act.
I am happy to report that MANY new companies, and some not so new companies, are stepping up the the plate and making safer products. In fact I have six new BPA free sippy cups to review! Several of these came to us gratis from some great companies so thank you! We now have an amazing collection of BPA cups including a cup that is perfect for older kids.
Fluid No Spill Toddler Cup from Boon (Price $6.00) - This cup is really kind of special and you can see why immediately. It has a very unique shape….kind of like a doughnut. It is uber stylish drink-ware for kids. The Fluid has an ergonomic two handled grip and an angled spout that requires less heading tipping. The price is very reasonable too.
A big plus for me is that it is a two piece system unlike so many other sippy cups. I am also happy to report that it is dishwasher safe because washing this thing by hand wouldn’t be very easy. The drying time required is a little long IMO though. I wondered how my son would react to the shape of this cup and at first it seemed we had a dud on our hands because he screamed and refused to drink out of it. 
But I left it front of him during dinner and he eventually took a cautious sip and now he likes to drink out of it. However I usually try to reserve this cup for meal times because while it will not spill if knocked over, it will drip if turned upside down…a bonus feature for my two year old. My kids give this cup an A+ but mom gives it a B.
The Safe Sippy by Kid Basix (Price $16.95) – This cup is kind of deceiving. Just by looking at a picture I would not have discerned that it is stainless steel…but it is. It is a non-leaching stainless steel cup with a hard plastic, angled spout, removable plastic handles, and a cool rubber-like plastic sheath similar to the ones we are know seeing on some glass baby bottles. All plastics used to make these cups are free of BPA, DEHA, and phthalates. This is even declared on the packaging which is a HUGE bonus IMO. The packaging is also made from recycled paper and soy based inks. The cups come in pink, blue, and teal.
My 4 year old daughter LOVES this cup. She opted to remove the handles as they were awkward for her but now that they are gone this is her favorite cup…knocking her Sigg and her Klean Kanteen down to seconds. She tosses it around quite a bit and it does not leak. What I like about this cup is the sheath on top of the stainless steel. It keeps her little hands from getting cold when a cold drink is put inside of it. The other two cups I mentioned do get pretty darn cold and cold is not cool in winter time. She tells me that the pink color is perfect for princesses too. She gives it an A+ and so do I.
Nuby No-Spill Sport Sipper (Price $3.95) - This cup is probably the most affordable BPA free option for parents and as such it gets big props from me. Yes I personally prefer some of the more expensive cups but lower income families should not be relegated to using toxics because that is all they can afford. This Nuby cup is very durable and attractive with lovely shades of purple, red, blue, yellow, and green. We have the green cup and it is a very pretty lime hue. It too has a hint of that rubber-like sheath that is getting so popular with a no-slip grip around the middle of the cup. The middle of the cup is also curved allowing little hands to get a good grip. I think the easy grip is one reason my two year old REALLY likes this cup. It also has a soft silicone nipple-shaped straw. I am not sure how long the straw part will last in comparison to the rest of the cup but time will tell. My kids gave this cup a B. I think it wasn’t fancy enough for them but the low price and the overall appeal have prompted me to give it an A.
Nuby 10oz Sippy Cup with Handles (Price $4.95) – This is another great cup from Nuby. It is smaller and is made with a harder plastic than the one above. It has twin handles with a wide soft silicone spout, and a pressure sensitive Vari-Flo feature that regulates fluid intake and doesn’t leak. This Nuby is probably ideal for kids just making the transition to a sippy cup but the quality is really very nice for such an affordable cup. My youngest son didn’t seem to prefer this cup but we didn’t have any leaks when he used it. Overall my kids gave this cup a C…but the affordability once again can’t be ignored. I gave this one a B.
Note: I need to mention that Nubi has MANY sippy cups on the market that are not BPA free so use caution. My reviews of the two cups above are product specific and do not apply to the whole Nuby line.
Think Baby 9oz Training Cup (Price $8.95) – The Think Baby line is free of BPA, PVC, Nitrosamines and Lead. The sippy cups are made from a safe, durable and heat resistant plastic called PES (Polyethersulfone). The actual cup body is a lovely honey color and the top and handles are melon colored. The color scheme was hit for me as was the fact that it came in recycled packaging. This cup is ideal for training babies to use a sippy cup so the handles are kind of big and chunky and the spout is soft and nipple-like. Other nice features inlcude the fact that all Think Baby bottle and training cup parts are interchangeable and it is dishwasher safe. We removed the handles and it is working well for my youngest although I think if left unattended he would chew on the spout and ruin it. I think this cup is definitely for younger kids. My kids gave it a B and since it does have a specific and narrow market I would also give it a B. For the same price I could buy each of the Nuby cups described above and have a transition cup AND a toddler cup.
The FUNtainer Straw Bottle by Thermos (Price $12.99-14.99) – This is the BPA free cup option that will appeal to older kids. It is made by Thermos who also makes my favorite sippy cup…the Foogo. In fact the taller Foogo straw cup is pretty darn similar. The FUNtainer is a fantastic stainless steel straw bottle with a plastic lid made of non-toxic polypropylene and the straw is made of silicone. The lid stays attached to the cup so losing it is not an issue as it is with so many other cups. You simple push a little tab and the lid pops up and falls back to allow drinking. It is really very nifty. It came with an extra straw for the inside and the out which is nice too. I would have to say that this cup is a bit hard to clean though so I only allow water in it. Which really is good because I want my kids to drink more water.
Another big plus for this cup is the fact that it comes in a lot of great styles. You can get a FUNtainer designed with Barbie, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars the Movie, Scooby Doo…there are many different options. The lower price is for more generic designs like flowers and the upper price is for cups with licensed characters like Barbie. We have the Cars FUNtainer for my seven year who is a big fan of Lightning McQueen. He carries this cup in his Laptop Lunchbox bag or in his backpack if he doesn’t pack a lunch. He gives it an A+ rating and I would have to give it the same.
So, which cup rates the best in our family? Well, for this round we have to pick two different cups. The Safe Sippy comes out a winner because it is stainless steel and has a protective sheath that makes it more practical for cold beverages (or cold weather – I live in Ohio). The FUNtainer is also a big winner because it is perfect for older kids and my oldest son wants his own special cups that don’t look babyish.
Now if I include the cups from my previous sippy cup review I would have to say that overall I still like the Foogo with its Thermos ability to insulate drink temperatures and its gorgeous design. The Safe Sippy may just have to be our colder weather cup though. And my favorite cup for older kids is the FUNtainer. Lots of readers asked about cups for older kids so I was happy to find a nice solution.
Also check out the BPA Free Klean Kanteen Kolors – This super stylish cup is now in color!
Make sure to check out our reviews on BPA Free Plates, Bowls, and Utensils!
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Yet another wonderful review! Thank you so much for posting these! It’s much easier to know what to purchase when a real person has reviewed them!! (And I trackedback to your post too!!)
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so many choices!…
Since I’ve been made aware of the seriousness of bisphenol A and it’s affect on my family’s health, I’ve been doing a lot of reading.Alicia of The Soft Landing posted about Tiffany of Nature Moms post……
Thanks for all the great info. It’s good to be informed of all the great options out there. So far we’ve only used the ThinkBaby cup. We love it, but do want to try some other brands/styles. Now I’ve got an idea where to start.
I was excited to see this review as we are newly in the market for a BPA free sippy for my almost 9 month old daughter. We just threw out all of our old sippys (from my 5 year old daughter) b/c none of them are BPA free (and they are getting old and icky). I would love to win a safe sippy!!!
-Katie
I didn’t even know about this.. I have lots to learn.
Thanks for the great review. This is something that has been on my radar but I have done nothing about it.
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I love the FUNtainers for my older kids and would like to find a Foogo without having to pay $10 shipping.
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Thanks for doing all this evidence-based research! I wish we read this before we picked up the Born Free as our 8m old is pretty much just chewing on it as the flow is pretty slow. But with your reviews we can go check out some other safe products!
I think we love the FUNtainer at our house… the designs add to it’s appeal at school.
Would LOVE to try out a bettter sippy cup! Thanks!!
I never realized so much of what I give my kids is dangerous.
Thank you very much for the review.
Note: I need to mention that Nubi has MANY sippy cups on the market that are not BPA free so use caution. My reviews of the two cups above are product specific and do not apply to the whole Nuby line.
THanks for writing about this. I had no idea. Lots of great information!
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This is great, thanks for posting it! Do you also happen to know which plastic plates are safe (BPA-free etc.), too?
Thank you SO much for posting this. I found this post just by googling and it was exactly what I was looking for.
I had no idea about the sippy cup problem! WOW thank you for the information!
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Great article. I’m glad to see that Nuby is starting to come around – I just wish their entire line of products was BPA free.
Oh wow, I’d love to win. I love how these have handles. Our Kleen Kanteen is still just a little bit too heavy for my toddler to lift on her own right now. Thank you for your review–this is VERY helpful information!
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I’m excited to see nuby on the list. can’t wait for more of the more inexpensive companies to start making them more! thank you for your blog, this is great!!!
Thank you so much for the great information!! As a mom of 3 little ones, I really appreciate your effort.
Thanks for the review! We’ve been using the bornfree sippy but it’s leaky – I’d love to try a different brand!
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I really appreciate all your energy and research and for sharing with all of us. My 4yr old loves her new Sigg bottle (after replacing her nalgene) but I do agree about it being a bit cold in the winter. My 8 month old has the Foogo and has finally figured how to drink with it. I love this sippy cup but my one complaint is that it’s kind of heavy for a beginer.
thanks for sharing all this wonderful information. we have been using “Born Free” products and love them. I would love to try out the Safe sippy!
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This may seem like a lame question, but if your cup says it’s #5 plastic on the bottom does that mean it’s BPA free? I noticed on the SafeSippy cup it said their cap was made from #5 plastic. OR is #5 plastic just the safest among BPA products?
WOW! Awesome reviews and now I know how to make the sippy switch! I’d love to win my own
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What a great review of safe sippy cups! Thanks! So far I’ve tried the Born Free and the Nuby.
Thanks for the reviews! We have a Sigg and some Avent Magic Cups right now and are needing to add to the stash. We may have to look into the Safe Sippy.
Great tips. We have a couple of Nuby cups but also other brands. Any ideas for safely disposing of the other brands so we can try the stainless Foogo?
I am surprised no one mentioned a problem with the Nuby leaking. My 14-mo old has figured out how to pinch the spout with her fingers to make the water trickle out.
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I think I read that right…is this how I put in an entry for the sippy cup?
And thank you for all of the great info on bpa free sippy cups. If you haven’t already read it, there’s a great article in the newest issue of Cookie magazine you may want to read. It’s called ‘Toxic Shock’. I’m still somewhat new to all of this stuff, but want to slowly empty my kitchen cabinets of any bad plastic.
Thanks so much for your input! Your site has been one of the most helpful in my search.
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Thank you so much for your reviews! They are very helpful and appreciated by many!
The reviews are great! It really helps to have info on safe containers for my little ones all in one place!
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I love your articles on sippy cups. I have been researching safe feeding and sippy cups for my 6 month old. I just bought the Born Free sippy and hope to try the thermos and Safe Sippy. I am now looking for BPA/ PVC free eating utensils and bowls. Finding and figuring out what is safe is hard for anyone without a degree. I would love it if you would look into safe bowls and utensils. Thanks so much for the advice and making people aware.
This would be awesome! My daughter is just learning how to use a sippy cup!
What a great post. My daughter just started with sippy cups, and although I’m not particularly crazy about the Avent sippy, I am very relieved that is is a safe cup to be using. Thank you for taking the time to post this information!
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What a great review! We have the Safe Sippy and LOVE it! It is just fantastic.Thanks for the great info!!
THanks so much for doing this!! It’s awesome to find such through reviews of the BPA free products out there!
what fabulous cups!
thanks for the reviews and contest.
i will try to add a link back here on my contest page tomorrow.
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We could really use a new cup in our house and start getting rid of the ones we have. Thanks for reviewing these.
Thank you for your great review! I’m a Granna and have plenty of grandchildren friendly stuff at my house for those lovely visits from my grandaughter. I hope to be adding this to my cupboard soon.
Thanks so much for the review. We have been so frustrated with the Nuby no-spill flip-it, this cup leaks even when it’s sitting straight up…or should I say pours out. I’ve been searching all over the net for reviews on the best cups and now I’ve gotten even more out of my search. I will definitely be trying some of these. thanks again!
I would love to try the Safe Sippy!
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Thanks for the review. I have been sharing it with all my friends and many are switching. We have tried all sorts of cups so find one that my son will use and knowing what he likes and reading your reviews have helped me to get exactly what he will use. And of course not spend lots of money with trial and error