Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical found in many plastics.  Numerous studies have found that it can be an endocrine (hormone) disruptor in animals and there is concern that this chemical is leaching into our food, water and having the most affect on children under 2, as their bodies take in more of anything they are exposed to.  Concerned about my son's plastic sippy cups, I asked my mother recently what she used with me when I was a kid-when sippy cups weren't all the rage yet.  She said-"You either nursed or just drank from a glass!" Seems so simple!

These days, most of our foods are wrapped or packaged in plastics-yes, even the healthy organic ones! If you are concerned about lessening your family's exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, stainless steel canteens and sippy cups are now available. You can buy one here: Klean Kanteen