67,000

pediatricians recommend stainless steel or glass as a healthier choice

Steel vs. Plastic

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)—a group of 67,000 pediatricians—says that harmful chemicals found in plastic interfere with children's hormones, growth and brain development. Stainless steel rules for kids' health—no chemicals transfer into food, just pure, clean eats.

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stainless steel versus plastic

Watch our social experiment, and find out how you can limit plastic to make our kids and planet healthier.


Steel vs. Silicone

Silicone makes food taste soapy and holds on to yucky odors. Stainless steel keeps mealtime true. No taste changes, no lingering odors—just your food, as it should be.

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stainless steel versus silicone
A Global Plastic Threat

Steel vs. Glass

Glass is the only other material recommended by the AAP. But stainless steel is the only unbreakable champion for toddlers challenging gravity!

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stainless steel versus glass

The evidence is clear — steel wins!

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