According to Kid Basix, the Safe Sporter features:
- A removable dust cap to keep the spout clean.
- Single-walled design for increased capacity.
- A colorful protective band to protect hands from cold liquid.
- A footpad ("coaster") to prevent rings on tables and protect the bottom of the bottle.
- Three bright, modern colors per size.
Thanks to Kid Basix, I was able to review a 16-oz Safe Sporter.
I like the way the Safe Sporter is made - it's comfortable to grip, is designed attractively, and the dust cap is a really nice feature. I also found it easy to take along without having to worry about leaking.
The Pull Spout: My husband plays basketball and grabbed the Safe Sporter right before a game. I thought it would be a great opportunity to hear his take on the cup and eagerly awaited his opinion so I could share it with you all. He came back complaining that he had to hold the pull spout all the way out with his teeth while taking a swig - he couldn't get the water fast enough on breaks. So he wasn't real impressed - BUT I have to keep in mind that these guys need to drink a lot during their two-minute-or-so breaks. John's issue was that it wouldn't come out fast enough, but I suspect he would have preferred a plastic squeezable water bottle. I myself took a drink and found that the spout does slip to the halfway position. This doesn't stop me from getting plenty to drink in a swig, though. I didn't have a problem with it and most kids won't, either.
Note: I contacted Kid Basix about this and was told that this is going to be corrected in the next production run - the spout will be able to be held in the "open" position more firmly. For now, this is not a problem for most people - the only complaints have been from moms of children 18 months-2 years because these children have been breastfeeding and push the spout in accidentally.
I suspect that my husband is just picky. ;-) But I thought you should know.
Conclusion:
I think that this is a great product - I am very satisfied with it and feel that is it superior to what you would find in the travel or sport cup section in stores. I'm loving that it's stainless steel, too. I don't like using plastics for drinking/eating so this fits right in with the kinds of products I want to keep around. I recommend it!
Buy it!
You can buy the Safe Sporter at Amazon.com for $14.99 for the 12 oz and $15.99 for the 16 oz!
Giveaway!
Kid Basix is generously giving one of my readers a Safe Sporter, winner's choice of size AND color!
Open to US only.
Kid Basix is generously giving one of my readers a Safe Sporter, winner's choice of size AND color!
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I learned that We recommend that you clean the bottle and all components (including the silicone sleeve) separately after each use. All parts are dishwasher safe. We recommend top rack only. While the smaller parts such as the nipple and sealer disc do well in the dishwasher, they are small and easy to lose and we recommend hand washing. Please allow all the washed parts to dry completely before reassembling the bottle.
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I like the yellow. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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american' co. but manufactured in china
completely pick green
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I learned that any plastic used is #5 plastic or polypropylene, the safest and most stable of all plastics and tested free of BPA and phthalates. This is really good to know! Thanks for the chance!
I like the 16 oz sporter in sea green.
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I like that it has a wide mouth so is easy to clean
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I like the color pink
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learned that they are not insulated.
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I would choose the 16 oz green one.
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I learned that the waistband does fine staying on in the dishwasher or with hand washing. We recommend from time to time that you roll it down to clean underneath the waistband so no gunky stuff builds up. You can remove it completely, but it has a very tight fit and is difficult to get back on.
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my favorite color is green
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I learned that the Safe Sporter i not lines with any materila.; it's pure stainless steel, in side and out.
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I'd choose the orange.
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I learned that it has an attached plastic cover. No worries about water rings on the furniture.
I like the dark green. silenttributary@yahoo.com
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I learned that the plastic to make the safe sporter is not only BPA free but made from #5 plastic
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I would choose the blue
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I learned the sleeve does fine staying on in the dishwasher and with hand washing.
I would buy pink
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I like that it's made of stainless steel and not harmful plastic and I like the coaster bottom, also!
I would like the orange one for my daughter!
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I learned that made of stainless steel and has a coaster bottom! I'd like it in orange for my niece.
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I like these but something I discovered as like so many other things, they are made in China.
These are wonderful>> I always have to take a cloth to protect my hands from the cold>> I love the blue. I cannot imagine that 12 mil cars could run for a full year from "just" the discarded water bottles. That is a lot of plastic leaching toxins into landfills in the heat..
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Did you know that all food/drink items that are contained in plastic for sale are transported on rails and the nations roadways in trucks>> in the heat before they reach your stores>> that any leaching is done before you purchase them and even more if you leave them in the sun and heat!! I think of all the times I have seen huge stacks of drinks sitting in the sun for a big sale at the grocery stores and gas stations!! What are we doing to ourselves...
I learned that the Safe Sporter i not lines with any materila.;...nice!!
This is an American company however their products are manufactured in China.
suprised they are not insulated- it would make sense to have them insulated oh well
From the FAQ:
Can I put pulpy juices in The Safe Sporter™ bottle?
We recommend you don't. Pulp can clog your spout, preventing a child from being able to draw liquid out.
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I would choose the 12oz in pink
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"None of our products contain latex. The protective sleeve on The Safe Starter is made of silicone and the sleeves on The Safe Sippy™ and The Safe Sporter™ are made from TPR or Thermoplastic Rubber that does not contain latex."
Learned they are dishwasher safe on the top rack - awesome for this busy family
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would like blue for my little boy
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I learned "The protective sleeve on The Safe Starter is made of silicone and the sleeves on The Safe Sippy™ and The Safe Sporter™ are made from TPR or Thermoplastic Rubber that does not contain latex."
They are an American company, but their products are made in China.
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Love the green
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I learned that Safe Sporter is stainless INSIDE and OUT!!
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I love the green one!
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I learned that its made of stainless steel
There is no need to remove the waistband/sleeve when washing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Green is my favorite. Thanks again
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LOVE Pink. Thanks for the chance. Mogrill@comcast.net
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I learned: We use food grade stainless steel (300 series or 18/8) in all of our products, which has a maximum of 8% nickel.
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I would choose the color Fuchsia.
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I learned that this can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher.
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I learned that there an American company but there products are made in China.
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Dishwasher safe! Very important in this house!!
I would choose the smaller sporter in lime green :)
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I would like the smaller sporter in lime green.
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I learned that it's dishwasher safe on the top rack. Thank you.
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I learned that it's dishwasher safe - recommended top rack - which'll cut down on cleaning time. :)
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tweet on 9/23. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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I learned that while they are an american company, the bottles are manufactured in China.
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I like the green color
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all parts are dishwasher safe
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I learned that while they are an American company, the product is made in China. However they are put to strict safety standards and constantly monitored in regards to manufacturing procedures-and the company makes visits to the plant to ensure that the rules are being followed.
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I would get the blue color...
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I learned that The Safe Sporter is not insulated, it's made of single-walled stainless steel to keep it light and maximize volume.
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I'd like the blue one for my son. Thanks!
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I visited the site and love how these cups are dishwasher safe. We have a very busy life style and being able to just put things in the dishwasher rather than hand washing them is a big deal.
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I learned that Your Safe Starter™ can be warmed in a bottle warmer or a pan of warm water and that neither will damage the silicone skin.
it is dishwasher safe
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Although they are an American company however our products are manufactured in China.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love blue so that would be my choice.
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I learned that carbonated beverages and pulpy juices are not recommended for The Safe Sporter. trixpixel[at]gmail.com
I'd love the blue Safe Sporter!
I'm a subscriber
I learned that the plastic to make the safe sporter is not only BPA free but made from #5 plastic and that it is completely safe in the dishwasher (well minus the little parts)..
The sleeve does fine staying on in the dishwasher and with hand washing. We recommend from time to time taking it off to clean so no gunky stuff gets inside. We recommend allowing the sleeve to dry completely before reapplying to the cup
i like the green
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It's made of stainless steel :)
tweet on 9/26. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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I learned they do not recommend putting pulpy juices in the Safe Sporter because pulp can clog your spout, preventing a child from being able to draw liquid out.
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I think I'd choose the yellow.
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