Details
What makes
The Safe Sippy so popular:
- Removable handles
- High quality
stainless steel interior
- Hard spout
- 11 oz. capacity
Why Stainless?
The Safe Sippy™ stainless steel drink cup was
created in response to the growing body of emerging
scientific
evidence about the dangers of toxic chemicals
used to
make many plastics. We chose stainless
steel because it is clean, stable and durable.
Because stainless steel is stable and inert, it does not
interact with the foods and fluids it comes into contact
with. So what you put in is what you get out.
When plastic is heated – in the dishwasher,
microwave
or even in a hot car – chemicals leach out
of the plastic
into our foods. The entire list of negative
health effects associated with these chemicals is too long to
cover here, and The Safe Sippy™ stainless steel cup is
only one small step in stemming their flow. But
it is well known that chemicals such as Bisphenol A [BPA],
DEHA and the class of chemicals known as phthalates
have the most damaging effects on little bodies that
are still developing. The list of health problems associated with these substances is long and growing. They include: developmental problems; ADHD; premature sexual maturation in young females; breast tumors in women; particularly virulent forms of prostate cancer; reproductive problems in both sexes; learning disabilities; kidney damage; liver cancer and much more.
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Jillian's Drawers carries the very latest Safe
Sippy. The newest version has an improved valve and
leak-free screw-on top.
FAQ - Water drips from the spout, is something wrong with my cup?
- No.
The valve is designed to prevent big spills. A few drips may come out
when the cup is turned upside down. Making it completely drip-proof
would also make it difficult for a child to drink from. If the dripping
seems excessive, please contact us at info@kid-basix.com.
- My Gasket/O-Ring fell out from the cap, how do I get it back in?
- The
Gasket/O-Ring is the small rubbery translucent circle that fits inside
the cap and seals the cap and cup to prevent leaking. It is removable
for cleaning purposes and can be a little tricky to get back in place.
There is an actual side to it. If you look at the O-Ring in profile,
one side is flat and one side has a slight curve. The curved side is
the one that goes in the slot against the cap and it press-fits in, the
flat side is what seals the lid to the stainless body. When it is in
securely, it should lay flat and stay in position. If you are having
trouble with the gasket, feel free to e-mail us at info@kid-basix.com.
- Is The Safe Sippy™ cup insulated?
- No.
Our cup is single-walled stainless steel to keep it light (only 5oz
empty) and maximize volume (holds 11oz). However, the outer sleeve does
provide some insulating protection when you put cold beverages in your
cup in summer.
- Can you put hot beverages in The Safe Sippy™ cup?
- Please
don't. Our cup is single-walled stainless steel to keep it light (only
5oz empty) and maximize volume (holds 11oz) and metal is a good
conductor of hot (and cold). Hot liquids may cause burns. (We know we
don't need to tell you this, but our lawyers made us.)
- Can you put carbonated beverages in The Safe Sippy™ cup?
- Please
don't. Carbonated liquids have lots of bubbles that may cause your cups
to leak. (The ones with sugar can also turn your 2 year old into a
screaming banshee.)
- Can I put pulpy juices in The Safe Sippy™ cup?
- We
recommend you don't. Pulp can clog your no-spill valve, preventing a
child from being able to draw liquid out and may cause spontaneous
wailing.
- Can I you put The Safe Sippy™ cup in the microwave?
- No. Metal objects and microwaves don't mix. Bad things happen.
- Is The Safe Sippy™ cup lined with another material?
- No. There is no need; it is pure stainless steel inside and out.
- What number plastic is used on The Safe Sippy™ cup?
- All
plastic parts (cap and handles) are made from #5 plastic or
polypropylene that is the safest and most stable of all plastics. All
plastic used is tested and/or certified free of BPA and phthalates.
Only when a child is actually drinking from the cup does the fluid
inside come into contact with the plastic, so what you put in is what
you get out.
- My Safe Sippy™ cup has a dent, does it still work?
- The
Safe Sippy is made of stainless steel. If dropped, small dents may
occur. Occasional dents are an excellent sign that you are getting
plenty of use from your cup. They will not affect your cup's
performance.
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Care & Content
General Care
The cup and all its parts are dishwasher safe. We recommend the top
rack only. While the valve does well in the dishwasher, it is easy to
lose and we recommend that you hand wash it separately.
If you love hand-washing your cup, please do not use abrasive cleaners,
bleaches or cleaners containing chlorine. Mild dish soap or a mixture
of vinegar and baking soda work just fine.
The sleeve does fine staying on in the dishwasher and with hand
washing. We recommend from time to time taking it off to clean so no
gunky stuff gets inside.
To remove the sleeve: Wet the cup and sleeve, and then gently slide the sleeve off. Clean the
inside of the sleeve and the cup and then thoroughly dry them before
replacing the sleeve.
To put the sleeve back on: Turn the sleeve inside out and place the bottom of the sleeve up
against the bottom of the stainless steel cup. Push up on the sleeve
and the roll it back onto the cup by turning it right side out.
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About the Materials
The sleeve is made of TPR or Thermoplastic Rubber that does not contain latex.
The cup itself is made of food grade stainless steel (300 series or 18/8).
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Product Origins
Made in China.
From the makers of The Safe Sippy...
We are an American company, but our cup is manufactured in China near
Shanghai. We have done everything to ensure the factory, worker
conditions and product is up to our standards. To do so, we visit the
factory frequently. The factory is very clean, orderly and humane.
They even employ handicapped workers. Most importantly, it is ISO
(International Standards of Operation) certified which is very
difficult to attain and comes from an outside agency that audits for
manufacturing processes and standards. Finally, we have the
independent testing lab, STR, test all elements of the cup from the
steel and plastic compounds, to FDA and European child safety
standards, to the durability of the stainless steel body - just to make
sure.
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Miscellaneous
Features
We thought carefully about every feature while
we were designing our cup. The most important issue of
all was safety. So it’s not surprising that the first
thing people ask us is, “How come the cap is plastic?” The answer
is simple: No child (or adult, for that matter)
wants to suck on a stainless steel straw. It hurts our teeth
just thinking about it.
We did the next best thing. We kept contact
between water and plastic to a minimum, and we insisted
that all our plastics be certified free of Bisphenol A,
phthalates and DEHA. We pay for extensive independent
laboratory testing on our cups to make sure they are free
of these chemicals. Lastly, we make our cap out of
Polypropylene, #5 plastic. PP is the most stable of all
plastics.
We also took into consideration the fun stuff,
like hands - little hands, messy hands, hands that can't
quite hold onto big things yet; the developing mouths and
speech abilities of growing infants; children's desire
to look at bright, colorful objects; children's propensity
for turning food delivery systems into projectiles...and
other stuff as well.
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