Question from Sarah
Hello! Thanks for your dedication and helpful research. I’ve enjoyed your website for many years. What is the best water bottle to send to school with kids (first grade)? I know that I could send a Life Factory but worried about glass and having it sent home because it is glass.
Any stainless steel ones testing well?
Lisa’s Answer
If your kids do not have a known sensitivity to nickel, I recommend stainless steel when glass isn’t appropriate. Read this post on stainless steel bottles. I use Kleen Kanteen when I’m not using glass. They have a lid that is made of cork and steel. If a hands-free lids is needed, they have one made of polypropylene. Make sure you do not use it with fruit juice or anything acidic as it will increase leaching.
Some stainless steel bottles have tested positive for lead but it is not from the bottle itself, but rather from paint on the bottle or a solder point at the bottom of the bottle. Read more here.
