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(Bisphenol A Free) are all the rage today. Sippy cups that parents have used for years are being replaced by the newer plastics that do not contain the chemical bisphenol A. There are many controversies as to what actual harm bisphenol A can cause, or for that matter, why a [BPA free sippy cup] is really any better, but some parents would prefer to take precautions once they have read the controversial information.
Regardless, there is one brand of sippy cup that has been BPA free since it was manufactured many years ago by the Luv n Care Company in Monroe, Louisiana. The cup is the Nuby 10 oz. no drip, no spill sippy cup. For all of the moms and dads and grandparents who are concerned, please rest assured that the manufacturer of the world's leading Nuby Sippy Cup (10 oz) is now actively advertising and promoting the fact that their 10 oz sippy cups are and always have been [bisphenol A free sippy cups] aka [BPA free].
For those of you who don't have a clue as to what a Nuby sippy cup is, please click here to see the pictures. The Nuby sippy cup is rated as the number one best selling sippy cup in popularity. This cup, if used correctly, is a no spill, no drip sippy cup that your toddler can shake shake shake all over the place without a drop spilling to the ground. They come in fun, bright colors and they are dishwasher safe.
This particular BPA free sippy cup is also great for any baby transitioning from bottle to sippy cup. The spout is nice and soft. (the spout is also BPA free). The bottle has a great shape that allows your baby to grip it easily. It only leaks on purpose when the spout is pressed down so that the holes open up on the top and that should only occur if your baby is drinking. If it is leaking around the rim, it's important to look at the lid and line up the two grooves on each side of the spout with the lines on the rim of the lid. If it is lined up properly, it should not leak.
After watching my own kids run across the living room floor with a variety of other sippy cups in hand, and spilling drinks in the car and on the kitchen floor, at home and in other friend's houses, time and time again, I discovered the no drip, no spill 10 oz Bisphenol A free Nuby sippy cup.
At first I didn't believe the hype that it was no drip and no spill. In fact, when I got the first Nuby sippy cup and I washed it out and got ready to use it, it leaked! Yes, it leaked right out of the side around the rim. Another time, I was in a real hurry and wasn't watching what I was doing so I screwed the lid on, picked it up and shook it and milk flew all over the place.
Peeved, the first time I thought I had been ripped off. So I re-read the directions. It said to make sure the lid was on properly. It didn't take me long to realize that the lid was not on the right way. In fact, when I had put it on, I put it on crooked. I unscrewed it and put more water in it. I fixed it. Then I shook it numerous times watching for the slightest drop, but it didn't leak! That's what happened the second time. The lid was on crooked. When I fixed it, it didn't leak.
The true test came recently when giving my 8 month old granddaughter Ava her first BPA free Nuby sippy cup. She is still on the bottle, but I needed a diversion one day so I filled it with water and gave it to her. Nothing was coming out. Not only wouldn't it drip or spill, but it wouldn't come out even in her mouth. I finally tilted it enough that she started sucking on it like a nipple.
Then the water came out. After she was done with it, she took it out of her mouth and began to toss it back and forth in her hand. It didn't drip. She finally tossed it to the rug and not a drop could be found on the rug. The Nuby sippy cup had passed it's rigorous inspection testing.
The 10 oz Nuby sippy cup had lived up to it's fine reputation! I highly recommend this cup to anyone who has a toddler. In addition, for babies, the silicone spout is nice and soft and seems to be a great transition spout from bottle to sippy cup.
If you do have a cup that leaks, check the lid and try again. If it still leaks then you should take it back and get a replacement. I don't care what brand product you buy today, there are bound to be defects in a few of the millions of products manufactured.
Also, with this cup, as noted above, if you press on the spout part a certain way, the spout will open. If you put the cup in your diaper bag and it turns upside down with liquid in it, if the spout is pressing on the bottom of the bag, the valve may open up and leak so you will want to keep that in mind.
As with any item that goes into your baby's mouth, you must also regularly check the spout to see if it is worn or torn, especially if your toddler is getting teeth. Nuby is now making the replacement spouts but only for the 10 oz sippy cups you see pictured here. Not for the ones with handles.
If your toddler is chewing on the spout, it will eventually break down and leak. As you would with any pacifier or bottle nipple, check your toddler's spouts frequently for wear and then replace them. You can find out more about Nuby BPA free sippy cups by clicking here.
Published by Margaret Dunn on May 8, 2008 07:06 AM
