The Safe Sippy Green stainless steel drink cup from Kid Basix breaks away from the all-plastic sippy cup designs of the past. From the clean, non-leaching stainless steel cup to the unique safety features to the plastics certified or tested free of Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals, The Safe Sippy cup was created to accomplish one simple goal: Clean In, Clean Out. For years, scientists have sounded the alarm about the threat from chemicals, such as Bisphenol A, that leach from plastic food and beverage containers. Research has linked these chemicals to a host of health-related issues. It is well established that chemicals such as phthalates and Bisphenol A have the most damaging effects on young children, whose bodies are still developing. Every aspect of The Safe Sippy cup was carefully thought out. It starts with the clean, nonleaching medical-grade stainless steel container. The cup has a sleek, modern look that comes in three bright colors: pink, blue and green. The spout is shaped like a straw because recent research has shown that wide, flat drink spouts can cause developmental and speech problems in young mouths. The handles are removable once a child is big enough to grip the bottle using the ribbed waist. The colorful protective sleeve provides insulation against cold liquids and acts as a cushion to protect the cup. Best of all, any plastic used on the cup is certified free of Bisphenol A, phthalates and DEHA.