Sweet Sipping Straws

As we reach the end of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, I think I'll miss the sweetness of super ripe strawberrries, and if you were to ask Lil'Miss, she'd definitely say playing in the mini pool and using straws for nearly every drink that touched her mouth. It was a fun/ny habit to get into, but I have to admit there was a pit in my stomach every time I threw one out or just thinking of the kind of plastic they were made from.....

A while ago I discovered, and even thought about carrying a line of glass drinking straws, called Glass Dharma straws, as they are clearly the eco-ist option. The only thing is - glass? I don't know how careful you are, but I would compare my daughter to a raging bull when it comes to her delicacy level. Glass Dharma says that their glass is resistant and comes with a lifetime guarantee, so clearly they have them in mind. But what about you - would you trade your (disposable) summer fun fluorescent straws for a beautiful (but shattery) glass straw?

photo from HolisticPursuit.com

Comments

[Loveitloveit]

They're beautiful, and I agree with you that there's something intrinsically wrong about throwing away loads of plastic straws, but glass in a toddler's mouth? No. The lifetime guarantee is reassuring, but it would worry me too much. Sorry. :(

[Mama Shak-Shuka]

good call! I actually just remember that some where I've seen biodegradable straws, so job well done!

[Hiskia]

glass would not be a great match with my 4 year old either... paper straws maybe?

[Jennelle]

I was not a fan of throwing away plastic straws either. We have not tried glass, but have used paper straws and the problem with that is it would get soft from the drink and start to bend (preventing the liquid from coming up).

An alternative that my 4 and 2 year old have been happy with are the stainless steel straws we purchased online. We've been using it for a year now with no problems.