I don’t know how many sippy cups we’ve purchased/used/lost/found but it’s a lot—more than I’d probably care to admit. Through the sippy cup adventure I’ve definitely figured out which ones are my favorite, and they usually involve a valve-less design because my little ones can get nearly all the liquid out (decreasing the occurrences of fermented OJ). Any cup that does that is a friend of mine, and that’s why ZoLi’s BOT cup and I are friends.

ZoLi’s BOT uses this super cool straw technology (sort of a weighted ball at the end of the straw) that moves toward the liquid when your child tilts her cup. That means she can sip every single drop and you won’t be holding your nose when you find that cup under the passenger seat of your car. While the ZoLi BOT has your sanity in mind, it also has your child’s health in mind. The cup is BPA-free and phthalate-free and made of polypropylene; the straw is made from food-grade silicone and a stainless steel weighted ball.

ZoLi sent us the BOT cup in green (it is now available in orange and a yummy hot pink) and my two little ones of course fought over who got to use it first. George won that mini battle but Livi won the war because she’s used it ever since. And yes, she got every last drop of liquid out of that cup. I also found it didn’t leak and was easy to clean (dishwasher safe—yay!). The only thing I wish ZoLi offered with the BOT is a larger size. At three years old, it wasn’t nearly big enough for Livi or George and I’m too lazy to keep filling it up as the drain it.

ZoLi is known for innovative children’s products, from reusable silicone placemats to super cool teethers and on-the-go snack cups. They’re all about your baby’s health and making parents’ lives easier:

Through a dedication to environmentally friendly manufacturing, we provide parents with premium products made from the safest and best possible materials, ensuring a healthier future for your baby.

ZoLi’s products blend substance, sustainability, and style for a modern design that both reflects and enhances it’s utility. Creating products to make parent’s lives easier while growing a greener future for their children.

Do you ever wish your child’s sippy cup had the insulating power of your favorite thermos? Or wish your thermos had a leak-proof top complete with pop-up straw so your child’s OJ doesn’t ferment on the drive to Grandma’s? Well your wish has been granted with Thermos’ new Foogo line.

Thermos has taken its superior insulation and put it into its new Foogo line, which includes a sippy cup, straw bottle, and food jar. Besides protecting food from spoiling and possible food-borne illnesses, Foogo products use all FDA-approved materials and do not use plastics containing Bisphenol A (BPA). With all the new research and latest news about the negative side effects from BPA, Foogo offers peace of mind for parents…and fresher, safer food for kids.

We received samples of all three products, and though we haven’t used the food jar yet we have definitely broken in the sippy cup and straw bottle. In fact, both my 10-year-old and 2-year-old love the straw bottle and we’ve had to do the take-turns thing with that one. Though they have a few more parts to wash than our typical single-valve sippy cup, it’s worth it knowing at least one food-related product is BPA free. For those into the science behind Foogo, here you go:
• The vacuum-insulated stainless steel interior and exterior is non-reactive to all food and beverages
• The soft drinking spout is made from “food contact safe” Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
• The valve plate and lid are made from polypropylene (PP#5)
• All materials are FDA approved
• All plastics used for Thermos Foogo products are BPA free

I found the Comparative Study of Foogo an interesting read as well. And if preventing food-borne illness isn’t that important, at least buy them because they look cool. I’d choose Foogo over a Spongebob sippy cup any day!—Emily