Top 6 Reasons to Switch to Stainless Steel
As a parent, you know how taxing it can be to constantly scrub your child’s sippy cup and still not feel like it’s completely clean. And then there’s the straw. What kind of mess is hiding inside that straw that you can’t even see?
That's one of the top reasons we're switching to stainless steel kitchenware. Stainless steel is one of the most durable and reliable materials available, making it a great choice for families with young children.
Here are our top 6 reasons to ditch ceramic and plastic products and switch to stainless steel.
1. Stainless steel is corrosion resistant
This is extremely helpful if you’re one of those parents with multiple sippy cups for your child and you can’t remember, “Which one of these had milk in it? Oh yeah, the one I forgot in the car yesterday.” True story. Stainless steel can withstand high temperatures, making it easy to sanitize with very hot water. Therefore, when you rinse and wash with boiling hot water, it gets seriously clean and the excess mess simply falls off. This doesn’t mean don’t scrub your items; it’s just super reassuring to know you’re truly getting your kids’ cups clean.
2. Stainless steel items are temperature resistant
They won't warp, crack, or break under normal temperature changes. So you can use stainless products for a number of different things. Sometimes it’s a chilled water bottle for your tot on the playground, and other times it’s a coffee tumbler for mom on those hectic mornings.
3. Stainless steel is super strong
The aesthetic appeal of stainless steel makes it a popular choice. It’s incredibly durable, so there's no need to worry about cracking or breaking. Stainless cups and plates can survive even the most tragic tumbles and falls.
4. Stainless steel is long-lasting
The long life cycle of stainless steel is a great reason for parents to upgrade their baby items—even their infant bottles. The average parent spends $30-$60 in the second year of their child’s life on sippy cups alone. This is due to the constant leaking, breaking, and the ever-so-popular straw biting. Stainless steel sippy cups are often paired with durable BPA-free straws and a phenomenal cleaning brush for those straws. Stainless steel generally lasts a lifetime.
5. You’re helping the environment when you go stainless
Stainless steel is extremely eco-friendly because it is 100% recyclable. New stainless steel typically contains 50-80% recycled material.
6. It helps promote healthier eating and drinking
Stainless steel is an alloy composed of natural elements. It’s non-toxic, completely free of phthalates, BPA, lead, zinc and other elements linked to health and safety concerns. While stainless steel may seem a bit pricey, consider this: you'll likely only have to buy these items once. You can find an entire place setting for your child here.
