How Do You Buy BPA-Free Sippy Cups?
Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is a toxic chemical that manufacturers often use in polycarbonate plastics found in baby bottles and sippy cups. Early over-exposure to the chemical can have life-long health effects. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of BPA-Free sippy cups, so you can avoid exposing your child to the toxin. Avoid polycarbonate plastic products. Clear plastic cups typically are made of polycarbonate plastic. You can look on the bottom of the cup to find a recycling symbol or code. Stay away from those sippy cups with a 3, 6 or 7 in the center of the recycling symbol. Look for cups made of milky colored plastics. These are generally safe since they are not made of polycarbonate. If your cup is not labeled, contact the manufacturing company. Look for sippy cups made of polypropylene and polyethylene. Check for the recycling code #5 or the initials “PP” on the bottom of the cup. The Avent Magic Cup, First Years “Take & Toss,” Gerber Color Change and Playtex Sipsters ar
