Is that BPA free?

Like most parents I have handed my daughter keys or a cell phone in a moment of desperation to entertain her. When we were still using her infant carrier, she was mesmerized by the seat buckle.  A clip on book light pretty much blows her mind every time I show it to her.I get it. Kids like to play with things that aren't exactly "toys." Tupperware, pots and pans, dry pasta. We've all heard the observation at the birthday party, "She likes the box the toy came in more than the toy itself!" Children are imaginative little creatures, God love 'em.But when E woke up from her nap yesterday asking for "Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!" I wondered how many other 17 month olds wake up with such a request? Don't get too fired up now, I have never given my daughter coffee. What she meant is that she wanted to play with this:She discovered this enchanting source of entertainment in our study the other day. My husband had recently cleaned out his office at work (getting ready for our move) and a box of his things were on the floor.E has no doubt noticed the attachment her parents have to their coffee maker and here was one just her size, so natural she assumed it was intended for her enjoyment.Is this a good idea? I don't know. Is this the safest toy? Probably not. Is this BPA free? Almost certainly not. But she loves it and we just make sure to keep a close watch while she plays with it--my biggest fear being that she'll shatter the carafe. But actually she's quite gentle with it. She has after all watched us handle a coffee carafe for pretty much every morning (and afternoon) of her entire life.What random, absurd, borderline "safe" object does your little one like to play with? I'm interested to know. In the meantime, I'll be enjoying my afternoon coffee with E ;)