green sprouts Stacking Cup Set

by GREEN SPROUTS

• New BPA, PVC, Nitrosamine and phthalate free
• Different sizes and colors keep your baby playing in and out of the bath
• Cups fit together for easy storage
• Set includes 8 stackable cups with draining holes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For over two decades i play., Inc. has been researching children's health issues to make safer feeding accessories that come in contact with babies' mouths and foods. Due to recent safety issues in children's toys we saw a need for toys free from potentially harmful toxins. So in 2008 we launched a new line of PVC, phthalate, BPA and nitrosamine free toys made from materials. Inside Baby: Pregnancy and early childhood are critical times in babies' lives because they are growing and developing so rapidly. During this time they are vulnerable to elements in their environment, and parents should protect them as much as possible from exposure to potentially harmful substances. The first priority for growing babies is to make sure everything babies put inside their mouth is healthy, safe and promotes the development of strong immune system.

Product Description

For over two decades i play., Inc. has been researching children's health issues to make safer feeding accessories that come in contact with babies' mouths and foods. Due to recent safety issues in children's toys we saw a need for toys free from potentially harmful toxins. So in 2008 we launched a new line of PVC, phthalate, BPA and nitrosamine free toys made from materials. Inside Baby: Pregnancy and early childhood are critical times in babies' lives because they are growing and developing so rapidly. During this time they are vulnerable to elements in their environment, and parents should protect them as much as possible from exposure to potentially harmful substances. The first priority for growing babies is to make sure everything babies put inside their mouth is healthy, safe and promotes the development of strong immune system.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, simple toy. November 28, 2009

By Erika Smith

Amazon Verified Purchase

These cups are the perfect toy for my daughter. We got them when she was 7-months old, and she loved them right from the start. I love that they are safe and BPA- and phthalate-free, she loves that she can tip over the towers that I keep making for her. These can be a little tricky to stack, since the lip on the bottom of the cup isn't that big, but my daughter doesn't care one bit...I think it just makes them easier and more fun to tip over! Each cup has holes in a different pattern in the bottom of the cup, making them fun at bath-time, as well as different raised shapes. Since there are so many of them, they're easy to split up and take a few in the diaper bag for outings.

I gave this 4 stars (I would have given it 4.5, if that were possible) because they are NOT dishwasher safe. The toxin-free cornstarch resin that they are made out of will warp in the high heat of the dishwasher. So it's a little inconvenient to hand-wash all the little cups when they get dirty, but for me it was worth it to buy a safe and inexpensive toy.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Cups September 7, 2009

By A. Arriola

My wife bought these cups because we wanted a set that was BPA, PVC and phthalate free. Can use them in the tub since the cups have holes on the bottom.

29 of 36 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Stacking Cups Don't Stack November 24, 2009

By JF

Amazon Verified Purchase

These cups are a disappointment. We ordered them to replace an older set we were given and loved. They looked like an ideal replacement. Unfortunately the lip on the bottom of each cup is too slight for the cups to stack well. Everything else is as we anticipated. We are keeping the cups since they are good for the bath, but we're still looking for cups that stack well.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful November 16, 2009

By Sarah

Amazon Verified Purchase

My son loves these stacking cups! I really don't know why, but since he was around 7 months (now he's 9 mo) he's loved carrying them places, chewing on them, banging them on things and playing with them in the tub. These are great for the tub because they drain and he can't drink the bath water.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars stackers October 19, 2009

By Ellen Stanley

Amazon Verified Purchase

sweet colors and just the right size for my little toddler, he has spent hours stacking and nesting.

40 of 53 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Made in China... December 29, 2010

By Michelle

I had hoped that these were not made in China, as I know that some of Green Sprouts items are made elsewhere...but alas...they are MADE IN CHINA.
So I'm dissappointed that although they say they are BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free, they are still made from China...can we trust them? Just saying. Going to see if it's worth returning. AMAZON....Put where it's made on the description!!!

Colors are Peach, light creamy yello, pale green, and periwinkle blue. Size seemed fine, maybe a little on the smaller size, but I wouldn't want them any bigger for tub play. There are 4 small holes on the bottom for water drainage.
Have not tried stacking as I haven't opened the package yet.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stacking cups DO stack May 31, 2011

By E. Cannaday

Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't know if the other reviewer meant their baby could not stack them or what, but they stack perfectly if an adult or older kid does it. May be less useful for toddlers to learn to stack, but they fit together well for stacking. I have NO idea why, but my 6 month old LOVES these. Chewing on them, banging them together, spitting up INTO the cup (nice trick!). etc... They have some nice touches. The drain holes are in different and interesting configurations, and the bottoms of the cups have different shapes in raised plastic on them, so even sight-impaired kids would enjoy these, I think, and seeing kids can learn about shapes while playing with them.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Airplane toys December 15, 2009

By Kim Foley

Amazon Verified Purchase

These worked out great as entertainment for our 18 month old daughter on transatlantic flights. We came up with all sorts of quiet games to play with the cup. Stacking and nesting, tea party, counting, matching the colors, and more. Small and compact. Took up no room in our carry on and really kept her busy.