Earlier, it was revealed that Beijing Consumers Association purchased about 50 kinds of thermos cups for testing. The test results are surprising. Actually, 19 kinds of thermos cups were selected as unqualified products because the heavy metal content exceeded the standard.
If these thermos cups with seriously excessive manganese content are used to fill hot water, they may become "poisonous water" when poured out, which is extremely harmful to children's health and will reduce their immunity and appetite. In severe cases, it may affect children's intellectual development, and in the most serious cases, it may put children at risk of cancer and Parkinson's disease.
This 19 thermos cup covers some famous brands, such as "* Li" and * *. Beijing Consumers Association has selected 50 different types of thermos cups, of which as many as 19 are unqualified, accounting for nearly 40%, which shows that the problem of thermos cups is very serious.
In this way, it also sounded the alarm for parents. Be careful when choosing a thermos cup. So, what should you pay attention to when choosing a thermos cup?
A thermos cup marked "304" or "3 16"
Nickel and chromium are the most important elements in 304 stainless steel and have good corrosion resistance. Manganese content is less than 2%, which is widely used in food and medical industries. It is a nationally recognized food-grade stainless steel.
3 16 stainless steel contains more molybdenum than 304, which can increase corrosion resistance, but this material is expensive. If it is used by children, 3 16 stainless steel is preferred.
Pay attention to the material of plastic parts.
In addition to the inner container, there are plastic cup cover pads and straws. Pay attention to the choice of food-grade plastic, that is, PP material.
PP material (polypropylene) is a colorless, odorless, nontoxic and translucent solid substance, which has the advantages of strong thermoplasticity, heat resistance and corrosion resistance. Standard food-grade polypropylene can be used to make baby bottles and other articles.
If the materials are all food-grade, there will be no great odor. I can hardly smell it after leaving the factory, but I can smell it when I buy it. If there is a pungent smell, it is not recommended to choose.
Tightness
When choosing a cup, you can fill it with water, tighten the lid, turn it upside down for 10 minutes, or shake it a few times.
If there is no water leakage, it means that the sealing of the cup is better.
Don't just look at the weight of the cup.
Perhaps many people have a misunderstanding that the heavier the cup, the better. In fact, this view is wrong
The weight of the cup may be what the manufacturer added in it, such as sand, mud and disk, to make up for the missing weight of cutting corners.
A truly high-quality thermos cup is vacuum insulated and its weight will not be too heavy.
Let's take a look at the children's thermos cup with high safety factor. Parents can also make a reference when choosing.
Tiger brand
Tiger brand, founded in 1923, is the world's leading kitchenware brand, known as one of the three major brands of Japanese thermos cups, focusing on high-end products.
Among the children's thermos cups currently on the market, Tiger brand has the best insulation effect. Some institutions have done tests. Fill it with 95% boiling water for 4 hours, and only Tiger Brand can keep the water temperature above 80.
This product is very good, the only problem is the higher price.
George road
Xiangyin is one of the three major brands of thermos cups in Japan, and its core is high vacuum heat insulation technology, which can reduce heat conduction and has outstanding heat preservation and cold preservation effects.
The inner container of Xiangyin children's thermos cup is made of 304 stainless steel, and its thermal insulation capacity can reach more than 6 hours and 70 hours.
The difference between different price points lies in single-lid thermos cup, straw thermos cup and double-lid thermos cup, which can be selected according to the use requirements.
thermos flask/bottle
1904 was founded in Germany because it invented the world's first double-layer vacuum glass bottle, and the word thermos appeared in the English dictionary. "Hot water bottle" comes from Greek, which means "heating and keeping warm".
Gourmet children's thermos cup is a mid-range product. The highlight of the product lies in the rich styles and pictures, and there is a lot of choice. In addition, the materials are relatively safe and durable.
Fu Guang
Fu Guang, founded in 1984, is an established domestic cup manufacturer. Fu Guang children's thermos cups are made of 3 16 stainless steel, liquid silicone straws and PP materials, and contain no bisphenol A, which is safe for children to use.
In terms of insulation performance of iron core, 6-hour insulation is not less than 62, which is also excellent. Overall, the cost performance is still very high.
Are you there?
Contigo is the number one drinking cup brand in the United States, which is popular in the United States with its fashionable color design and excellent patented technology. Hollywood superstars halle berry and reese witherspoon are big fans.
Contigo children's thermos cups have fewer models, and the products are made of 304 stainless steel and silica gel, which meet the requirements of FDA and EU and contain no harmful ingredients.
The highlight of the product is the global patent, one-click pop-up and close function design with one hand operation, and the cup pattern is also very cute. In addition, the thermal insulation performance of 4 hours, 60 hours, 6 hours and 54 hours is completely sufficient.
In addition, brands such as Disney, nubi, Thomas and Friends, Lock Lock, Cup Bear, Baby Care, etc. Did a good job, too
After choosing a thermos for your baby, you can't feel that everything is safe. The use of thermos bottles and some precautions still need to be understood.
1, avoid carbonated drinks in thermos cups.
Never soak lemonade in a thermos. Stainless steel is most afraid of strong acids. If you put it in a very acidic drink for a long time, it is likely to damage its liner.
Such as sour plum soup, apple juice, carbonated drinks and so on. Are not suitable for thermos cups.
Step 2 pay attention to cleaning
Most thermos cups are complicated in structure, and it is easy to breed mold if they are not cleaned frequently. Parents should pay special attention to cleaning those dead corners that are difficult to clean. After cleaning, it is best to soak them in white vinegar for disinfection.
In order to prevent odor or stains, please clean it after use and make it fully dry.
3. Cool the boiling water and pour it into the thermos cup.
No matter what kind of thermos cup you use, it is recommended that you don't pour the freshly boiled water directly into the thermos cup. You can choose to lower the water temperature below 70, and then pour it into the thermos cup.
In addition to selecting good products, it is also important for children's thermos cups to be cleaned regularly and used correctly!