Back in December, I wrote about the voluntary ban of plastic water bottles by retailers like Mountain Equipment Co-op and Patagonia. In case you haven't yet heard, plastic bottles such as those created and sold by Nalgene, are made polycarbonate plastic. This plastic includes bisphenol A, currently under review because of its link to an increased risk of cancer. In that original post I suggested switching to a stainless steel water bottle and provided an example.

When I stumbled upon the SIGG website today though, I realized that the thought hadn't even occured to me that children may be drinking from plastic bottles. Usually when I see someone with a reusable bottle attached to their hand, it's an adult. However, I was easily able to envision the number of children I see carting around those plastic sippy cups. So far, I haven't seen any recalls or bans on the materials these cups are made from, however to play it safe, consider one of these adorable options from SIGG (Swiss Engineered Water Bottles).

All of these bottles exceed FDA requirements and have tested at 0.0 per cent for leaching, making them safe to drink from. The bottles are produced in an eco-friendly environment are are completely recyclable. These bottles are guaranteed not to break (the company claims they are virtually unbreakable) or leak (the mass appeal of the sippy cup is its ability to prevent spills). Even better, they can go in the dishwasher and are non-toxic. I'm not sure if this is a selling point, but apparently Madonna and Cindy Crawford are big fans of SIGG bottles.

There are 22 interchangeable lids available and each design - sure to appeal to the young members of your family - is cuter than the next. Visit SIGG's website to view the kid and eco-friendly designs.

» SIGG (Official Site)