Public Transport Feature: The BPA free BornFree Twist N’ Pop Straw Cup

For parents wanting a non-spill cup for their toddler, finding one can be like finding gold dust.

Many come with spouts that leak and ill fitting lids, leaving you to dry the contents of your bag under a hand-dryer.

But the revolutionary BornFree brand not only has a brilliant non-spill cup for children (and parents) it is also free from Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC.

But why is this important? Because research suggests that BPA from plastic polycarbonate containers and bottles leaches into our food and drink. This chemical is bad as it may cause developmental and neurological problems in babies and young children during the vital early stages of development.

The chemical has been totally banned from use in baby feeding products in Canada with the US set to follow. However, as usual, the jolly old UK is lagging behind, only having restrictions on the amount of the harmful chemical that is allowed to leach out of the plastic.

BornFree took a stance against BPA in 2006 and only produces products free from the potentially harmful chemical.

Their new Twist N’ Pop Straw Cup is ideal for parents on the move. The 14 fl oz toddler cup has a twist lid with a pop up and down soft silicone straw. The lid protects the top of the straw from dirt and stops liquid from leaking. It’s easy enough for a toddler to use and holds plenty of juice. It’s non-spill design is ideal for buses and train travel.

The cup comes in the colours pink, blue, green and yellow and is dishwasher safe. The components are easy to clean without leaving that mouldy liquid smell reminiscent from 1980s school lunch box flasks.

Ditch those had-it old water bottles and leaking sippy cups that produce a jet of sticky juice when opened for these sleek, healthier alternatives.

£5.99

BornFree is available at Mothercare, Boots, Babies“R”Us

And online at www.babybornfree.co.uk or call 020 8732 4728