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I went on a search for the best reusable drinking straws for kids as I attempted to transition my children from their sippy cups to regular glassware. It took awhile to remove the cups permanently from our home. It happened when I finally broke the habit of giving the cups to them. They are mostly spill-proof and so convenient after all. My kids broke the habit of needing them to drink from. After years of … Read more
A reader recently asked me to go into further detail about the Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottles including my likes and dislikes of their Klean Kanteen product. Here’s my Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water bottle review.
We’ve written a ton about stainless steel water bottles; but as the school year approached I began to consider how I was going to transport tea to school. I would venture to say that the Contigo mug is the best stainless steel travel mug there is .… I would highly recommend these mugs as a gift this season for any traveler, student, or commuter.
Filtered water bottle review – We get a lot of questions about stainless steel water bottles with filters, but until recently I hadn’t used a filtered water bottle review. The folks at Eco Vessel were kind enough to send us a filtration water bottle to try out. According to Eco Vessel, the blue water filtration bottle “removes up to 99.99% of pollutants.” It’s also BPA-free, which I appreciate. When to Use this Filtered Water Bottle … Read more
Best Travel Water Bottle for Kids – Parents who travel green are among the most responsible consumers: not only are they committed to eco-friendly products, but they demand the highest standards when it comes to the safety of their kids. I’d like to think I’m no exception, which is why I did extensive research before purchasing stainless steel water bottles for my children. The good news is that there are so many safe, non-plastic lined … Read more
Ultimate Collapsible Water Bottle – Just about all eco-conscious travelers are aware of the virtues of stainless steel water bottles. And if you want to know which ones are best, check out our Stainless Steel Water Bottle Smackdown. Ultimate Guide to Folding Collapsible Water Bottle But what about the collapsible water bottle option? At first it might seem a tad gimmicky, but this foldable water bottle variety is here to stay. Is it a viable … Read more
Stainless Steel Baby Bottle – The Pura Kiki stainless steel water bottle is a great choice for babies and toddlers. You can use it instead of a plastic baby bottle for an infant, or in lieu of a sippy cup for an older baby or toddler. My one-year-old, who was slow to catch on to sippy cups, loves it. Depending on which Pura Kiki style you buy, they come with either the nipple or the … Read more
If you’re looking for a BPA-free water bottle that’s great for toddlers and older kids, the CamelBak Eddy Kids is one to consider. It’s easy for kids of all ages to use, spill-proof, BPA- and phthalate-free, and it comes in fun designs. In short, your kid will love it and so will you. Learn all about the best kids water bottle. I first thought of letting my son try my CamelBak Eddy bottle when I … Read more
Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle – If you’re in the market for a kids’ insulated stainless steel water bottle with a straw, this look no further than the Eco Vessel kids bottle. It’s insulated, made of safe stainless steel, attractive, leak-proof, and has a flip straw top. The folks at Eco Vessel were kind enough to send me one to try out. My son thinks it’s great, and I love it, too. Here’s what we … Read more
Best Water Bottles for Kids – Even before I became a parent I was concerned about BPA in water bottles. So after my baby was born I insisted that every bottle he used was BPA free. When my son was a baby, he drank milk from glass baby bottles. But as he became a toddler, I needed to look for an alternative to glass (since he tends to throw a lot of things on the … Read more