YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap)
A durable 18/8 steel kids bottle, but the Straw Cap is BPA-free plastic and the child drinks up through a plastic straw and cap - not plastic-free despite the premium steel reputation.
The verdict: Minimal plastic contact
The Rambler Jr body is kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel, but the Straw Cap the child actually drinks from is plastic. The cap is BPA-free plastic, and the straw the water travels up is plastic, so the entire drink path a kid's mouth meets is plastic. Included as a corrective: parents reach for YETI on its steel reputation, but the kids Straw Cap is exactly where the plastic is - the one part a child's mouth actually meets.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Water contact |
|---|---|---|
| bottle body (double-wall insulated) kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel body | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary |
| Straw Cap BPA-free plastic cap; leakproof when closed | Plastic other / unspecified | Yes primary |
| straw plastic straw the child drinks up through | Plastic other / unspecified | Yes primary |
| cap gasket | Silicone | Yes seal |
The YETI Rambler Jr is a tough 12oz kids bottle - heavy 18/8 stainless steel in a stainless armor, built to survive being dropped daily. The Straw Cap is leakproof when closed and dishwasher safe, and the child sips up through a straw. It's a durable, premium option that holds up to hard toddler use.
Pros
- Very durable insulated 18/8 steel body; leakproof Straw Cap when closed
- Cap is labeled BPA-free and is dishwasher safe
Cons
- Premium steel reputation obscures the plastic sip path - see the rating
Notes
- Kids ingest more microplastics per body weight, which is why the plastic sip path is the concern here
Common questions
Does the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) have plastic in it?
Yes. On the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap), the Straw Cap and straw are plastic and sit in the water path. The rest of what touches your water is stainless steel.
What is the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) made of?
Part by part, the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) is: bottle body (double-wall insulated) — stainless steel; Straw Cap — plastic; straw — plastic; cap gasket — silicone.
Does the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) contain lead?
Lead was detected somewhere in the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap), but not in the surface that touches your water. That finding is an informal community report and has not been lab-confirmed.
Does the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) have silicone in it?
Yes — the cap gasket is silicone on the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap). It is a seal rather than a surface your water sits against, which is stainless steel.
Where is the YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) made?
The YETI Rambler Jr Kids Bottle (12oz, Straw Cap) is made in China.
Categories: Kids Water Bottles
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/hydration/kids-bottle-12oz.html 18/8 stainless steel body with a BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, leakproof Straw Cap
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/YETI-Rambler-Kids-Bottle-Straw/dp/B07VKBSB4P Rambler Jr 12oz kids bottle with Straw Cap; all YETI drinkware is BPA-free
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