How to choose a safe thermos cup for children?

1. Safe feel

   • Surface requirements : smooth, without burrs or sharp edges (especially at the junction of plastic and stainless steel)

   • Material verification : touch the edge of each component with your finger to ensure there is no scratch

2. Structural design

   Risk Points	Safety design specifications
   Cup lid opening and closing	The lid must be locked after opening to prevent it from falling and getting hurt (when drinking water with your head tilted back)
   Button/cover edge	Chamfers are smooth and rounded to avoid sharp points (focus on checking the transition area between the button and the cover)
   Hole gap	No risk of entrapment when probing with a finger (be cautious of holes with a diameter greater than 12mm or less than 5mm and a depth less than 10mm)

3. Component Security

   • Removable parts :

     • Diameter ≥ 3cm (such as a 1 yuan coin)

     • Or length ≥ 6cm (length of adult index finger) → Prevent swallowing and choking

   • Firmness test : Pull each component hard to ensure there is no risk of falling off

4. Straw selection

   • Material : Food grade silicone (bite and tear resistant)

   • length :

     • Soft straw ≤10cm (length of an adult's palm)

     • Hard straw ≤ 4cm (shorter than the thumb) → prevents it from getting deep in the throat and causing retching

5. Printing safety

   • Visual inspection : the pattern is clear and free of bubbles

   • Abrasion resistance test : No peeling after being scratched by nails (preventing the ingestion of toxic elements)

6. Labeling compliance

   • Mandatory marking : certificate of conformity, nominal capacity, implementation standard GB/T 29606

   • Risk of missing standard : product safety is not guaranteed without standard number

Three safety warnings

1. First time use :

   • Thorough cleaning and disinfection → Hot water preheating/cold water precooling (to improve heat preservation effect)

2. Water temperature control :

   • Parents test the water temperature before filling → Water temperature ≤50℃ (prevent scalding)

3. Content restrictions :

   • Only boiled water → No milk/juice/soy milk (bacteria breeding + odor residue)

Case reminder : In 2023, the EU recalled thermoses made in China - the straw parts were easy to fall off, posing a risk of suffocation to children.

Additional Notes

• Age Adaptation :

  • For children under 3 years old, the straw type (anti-choking) is preferred, and the direct drinking type can be selected for school-age children

• Seal test :

  • Fill with water and shake upside down → no leakage (seal integrity)

• Regular replacement :

  • Food-grade silicone straws are recommended to be replaced every 3 months (to prevent aging and cracking)

Tip : Safety is more important than appearance! Choose a product with an unpainted liner (such as 316 stainless steel) to avoid contact between the printed material and drinking water.
I wish the children a warm winter and good health! ❄️☀️