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About the Company
Swiss reusable bottle maker SIGG turns 100 this year, and the last decade has seen it focus exclusively on its bottles (it used to make a wide variety of aluminum products) and open a U.S. subsidiary. All SIGG bottles are made of aluminum and are coated with a water-based, BPA-free epoxy resin. The most common complaints about its toddler product are the difficulty young children may have in opening the twist cap without assistance, easily damaged surface paint, ease of denting, and significant temperature fluctuation due to its single-walled aluminum design.
BPA-Free Products
Cups: Small bottle with twist cap
Products Containing BPA
Cups: None
Reviews
Small bottle with twist cap
ContactMaterials: Extruded aluminum with baked enamel interior and powder paint exterior, polypropylene cap.
Design: The SIGG is a stylish standout in this bunch, with 0.3 liter and 0.6 liter bottles recommended for toddler use, and 1-liter models available for adults. All SIGG bottles can share interchangeable lids - screw-top, "active" (flip-top) and "bottle top" (a twist-style sports bottle lid), plus additional accessories which further expand on the lid varieties. Toddler SIGGs are sold with the bottle-top lid and a "mud cap," a hemispheric snap-locking cap held onto the neck via a plastic ring slipped on between the lid and the bottle body. Toddlers frequently have difficulty mastering the twist-to-open sports cap, which requires both dexterity and strength.
Price: $15-22
Dishwasher safe? Not recommended
Observations: The SIGG's single-walled design means the cup gets very cold with cold liquids. The bottles also dent and scratch easily if (when) dropped. And while minor dents and scratches may just make a bottle look well-loved, larger ones could cause paint to chip off. SIGG does sell some models with a more durable exterior coating but somewhat less vibrant designs. The SIGG leaked a slight amount of water into its cap when left on its side for an hour, but the water did not escape. Based on Z's current difficulty in twisting the lid, we'd recommend the larger 0.6 liter bottle for older toddlers, for whom manual dexterity, a decreased inclination to drop things at random, and increased water needs should dovetail nicely. Interchangeable caps allow products to grow with their users, and the line features a variety of bright and clever graphics that must be seen to be believed.
Ratings: Ease of Use and Care: 9. Durability: 7. Eye Appeal: 10. Total points: 26/30. [Excerpted and updated from ZRecs' Sippy Cup Showdown]
Phone: 888-507-SIGG
Website: www.mySIGG.com
Last updated: 2/21/08
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