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EIO Kids Cup Answers Demand for Safe Glass Sippy

EIO Kids Cup Benefits

Yep, it’s really here – the first real glass sippy cup!  We finally have a solution for folks who are striving to curb their plastic use.  And I’m sure you can probably guess that the EIO Kids Cup was invented by a mom who realized that what she really wanted for her children didn’t exist. [...]

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Life Factory Glass Drink Bottles Are Good to Go

Spring Green Life Factory Glass Beverage Bottle

The folks at Life Factory just introduced a unique glass water bottle created especially for adults on the go. But let’s be honest, I’m kind of a stainless steel girl.  So when they first arrived in our warehouse I gave them a perfunctory look, but I really thought this would be a product for someone [...]

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My Favorite Finds at the 2009 ABC Kids Show

I attended the All Baby and Child Expo (ABC) again this year and I was happy with the increase in toxin awareness.  The BPA-free movement has certainly swept the nation in quick fashion and really gained speed in late 2008, which was after the 2008 ABC Show.  Last year I spent all of my time chasing down manufacturers to try and extract [...]

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Drop Guard Glass Baby Bottle Review

Okay, I’ll admit when the Drop-Guard company first contacted us with info about their silicone-encapsulated bottle, I thought the idea a bit strange.  And when I opened the package, I thought they were regular glass bottles until I touched one.  The silicone over-molding can’t be seen (unless you choose the tinted version), but the bottles have a [...]

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Kidishes Duralex Glass Cups, Bowls & Plates

The ultimate non-plastic dishes for kids are finally here!  Made in France and brought to the U.S. by Zoe B, of Natursutten natural rubber pacifier fame, Kidishes are the perfect solution for parents who are ready to throw in the towel on plastic. No more worrying about the possibility of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.  No more microwaving [...]

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New Glass Baby Bottle Options Abound

The demand for safe alternatives to toxic plastic has spurred an increase in glass baby bottle choices.  Even companies well-known for their plastic baby bottles, like Munchkin and Medela, are branching out.  About a year ago, when the movement away from BPA began, parents were hard pressed to find anything but standard Evenflo glass bottles.  [...]

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Safer Kids Cup and Dish Guide

UPDATED 8/24/2010 Finding safer cups and dishes for older kids has been a challenge. We’re embarking on an expedition to see what we can find.   Our list is growing as we confirm more BPA, PVC, phthalate, and melamine-free options, so check back soon! Kinderville Bigger Kids Silicone Dishes Kinderville knocked our socks of with their [...]

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