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I have dedicated a fair amount of time to exploring safe sippy cups and sports-type bottles for kids on this blog but haven’t really explored the options for mom and dad. Of course it is important that we aren’t sucking down BPA either and having a water bottle around is one of the best ways to ensure we actually drink our water throughout the day.
The PET disposable bottles are probably the worst thing we could use. They are single use and add to the waste stream. They also have leaching issues of their own. So what kinda of reusable bottles are out there? Quite a few actually.
If we go to the regular store to buy a bottle we need to be on the lookout for one that is stainless steel or made with safer plastics. I usually shop online so I can research my options and there are quite a few. One of my favorite online stores is Reusablebags.com and they have every reusable water bottle out there I think! It is water bottle heaven.
My top pick is the Klean Kanteen! They are uber stylish, easy to clean, and made with stainless steel. My kids have baby sized ones and I have a 27 ouncer. They have the orginal stainless outer finish and the new colored ones that are pretty HOT. They have been extensively lab tested and proven to be 100% free of heavy metals and toxins. The plain ones remind me of camping gear…which I love. I also REALLY like the options they have for caps…flat, loop, sports-top, sippy, etc. I have had mine for around 2 years now I think and it still looks and works great. My kids cups are still going strong too.
In the competition for best water bottle in my world is the Intak bottle by Thermos. It is a beautiful polycarbonate bottle with lots of great features like a one push locking top so you can pop the top and drink with one hand. It is see through so you see water levels and it has a loop to attack to backpacks or your belt. It is the BEST bottle for sports, hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. Read my detailed review of the Intak Bottle.
I have just added a newer water bottle to my household though and it is pretty comparable to the Klean Kanteen but perhaps a bit more sleek and stylish. It is the ThinkSport Bottle and it is also a bit more like a Thermos with a stainless steel vacuum sealed construction. It keeps contents hot or cold for hours yet it is still lightweight and it has a screen so that you can toss loose tea in there without worrying about choking on tea leaves. 
I am pretty impressed with it but I feel like I am walking around with the Cadillac of water bottles in my hand. It is pretty expensive IMO at $34.00.
We also have a Pura water bottle, the pink one in the photo at the top of this post. They are service grade, electro-polished stainless steel, have no chemical liner, they are reusable of course, BPA free, and they come with a lifetime warranty. The lids are stainless steel as well, so that you don’t have to worry about any plastic pieces touching your water. The colors are pretty awesome too.
Next up would be Sigg…a bottle made by a Swiss company. These bottles win hands down any competition
for most attractive looking bottle. They have a large selection of designs for adults and kids. Apparently they are so poular that many retailers are having a hard time keeping them in stock and the Sigg company is being stingy so that they actually have some to sell themselves! You can find some on Amazon though. These bottles are aluminum with a water based epoxy coating on the inside. While they are very attractive they will get dinged up if you aren’t careful with them.
Nalgene is another big seller. These are plastic bottles but they are made with non-leaching HDPE (#2) and LDPE (#4) plastics and they are Bisphenol A free. Some people just prefer plastic. They are not my thing but it is cool that Nalgene is now offering safer options.
CamelBak Performance Water Bottles are relatively new ad they are plastic too, albeit a great deal more sporty. They are designed for hikers and sports bikers with a Big Bite Valve and straw that allows access to 
water without taking your eyes off the trail or road. I like the see-though factor and the cool colors.
And of course you may also want an insulated sleeve to keep your beverages at the right temperature. I personally like the Built NY ones. The Klean Kanteens fit perfectly.
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I’d love to win the thinksport bottle. I keep trying to make room in our budget to buy a good reusable bottle, but it never seems to happen. Hope to win!
I would love to win one…I cant find one in stock for my dd.
Great post
The thinksport is super cool, but my kiddo loves straws! So, sign us up for the safe sippy. Also, I will track back from my private blog… I am a dedicated blog reader of yours for the last 16 months (since baby was born) and appreciate all your great info!
We would love to win one! Thank you!
I’d like to try the Thinksport as well.
I’d love the Klean Kanteen!
My request is for the safe sippy- but either would be great to win. The ThinkSport looks so stylish- I’ve never heard of those. We do have a sigg for both myself and daughter- love them too!! Good news too about the Nalgene now making a BPA free bottle. Thanks!!
I just recently stumbled upon your blog and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I have been reading about the Klean Kanteen lately, and would love to win one.
I like the Think Sport. It sounds and looks great.
Thanks.
Oh I shared on Stumble too. So sign my up for another chance at the Think Sport.
I would like another Klean Kanteen …
My husband and I have the 40 oz. Klean Kanteen and they are awesome! I was a little worried the water would taste a little like metal, but they don’t. I also like that since my office is air conditioned (a little much in my opinion) the metal walls actually keep the water cool all day. We are expecting a little one soon, and I would love to have a Klean Kanteen sippy waiting for him/her!
Thanks!
I would love to use the ThinkSport bottle for adults while pregnant – healthy start for the little one.
I would love one for my daughter- the Klean Kanteen looks nice!
either one sounds great to me! sometimes we are so focused on our little one we don’t get anything green or safer for ourselves!
Mama and Papa could use a ThinkSport bottle.
I would love the Safe Sippy since my husband and I both own a ThinkSport bottle (750 mL size). By the way, you can order the ThinkSport bottle from their site http://www.thinksportbottles.com/ for only 21.99…way cheaper than the $34 it’s selling for on Amazon!
I already have a couple full-sized bottles for me, so I’d love to win the Safe Sippy for my daughter!
The ThinkSport is the one that we could really use in our house. We have refillable water bottles but I just found out that one of the Nalgene bottles we has contains BPA so it needs replacing. This would be perfect!
I would like to have the safe sippy for my children. Thank you for this offer.
I would love the Thinksport! Love that it has a filter in it. that rocks!
I would love to win the Thinksport bottle.
Wow! thanks for all the excellent insight…didn’t know there was so much to it all! I would love to be entered to win the safe sippy for my son! Thanks so much!
We LOVE our Klean Kanteens!! We would also like to try other products, incase our Kanteens are ever dirty?!
We’d really like to try the ThinkSport Bottle.
I would love to have a Thinksport for my husband. The kids and I have made the switch to Sigg bottles but my husband is not sold, I think that he would like the Thinksport because the cap is attached. Thanks.
i would love KK or thinksport!
I’d love the adult bottle!
We added this giveaway to our “Free Stuff” page at http://www.ForMyKidsOnline.com/free_stuff.htm
I’d love to win the safe sippy for my son (he’s due in December). Thanks so much for this opportunity, and for keeping us so informed!
I love my Klean Kanteens for both my kids and myself but would love to try this new one too!
Love your blog! Would love to win the Safe Sippy for my granddaughter. Thanks!
I’d love to give the Safe Sippy a try for my little guys! Thanks for the blog and keep up the good work!
My boys already have foogos and KKs so i’d love to try the ThinkSport!
I am so happy that these alteranative bottles are out there. I would love the Sigg bottle.
I would love the Safe Sippy for my 1 1/2 year old!
Thanks!
Julie
We’d love to win a Kleen Kanteen! We pack water in the kids lunches every day and are slowly replacing our old containers. Thanks for a great blog!!
Hope I win this one : )
Thanks
Great website and giveaways! I’ve been wanting a Kleen Kanteen for ages. I think they’re great. The Sigg bottles are pretty cool, too. They have great designs!
I would like any of the bottles, but I think my favorit in the Thinksport bottle.
I would love to have the ThinkSport Stainless Steel Water Bottle.
I like the fact that it keeps ice water cold for 10 hours.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I blogged your giveaway.
http://luckygiveaways.blogspot.com/2008/08/reusable-bottles-bpa-free-for-everyone.html
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I would love the ThinkSport bottle. Thanks for your blog!
I would love the ThinkSport bottle for myself.
I would love the sippy cup!
I’d love a kid’s Sigg! So cute.
I love the safe sipp and the kid’s sig!
I can put the ThinkSport adult bottle to very good use. Thanks
I’d love a Safe Sippy for my daughter!
And blogged your giveaway
http://bethanyf.blogspot.com/
I’d take either