Do these cups have valves that have to be separated from the lid and cleaned or is it just the lid and cup? Looking for easy cups to take to daycare!
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I'm sorry, I can't remember because I sent these cups to my daughters house. I do know that they truly don't leak.
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Yep, they have valves. But they are about as easy as you get w/ sippy cups. Sadly, mine were a little leaky.
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There is a valve but they're pretty easy to clean. I've never seen a cup that is actually spill proof without a valve. The ones that claim to be always end up leaking.
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Just the cups and the attached bottle. You can twist off the membrane from the tubes to wash those too. I've had both Medella and the Spectra and would take the Spectra any day!!
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The straw comes with all the safe sippy 2 cups but can be removed if not needed. My daughter is 19months and still doesn't use it so we're just saving it. The spout is hard on all the cups and can not be changed, it's part of the construction. I wouldn't recommend giving this cup to a 6 month old. Our daughter started using this cup at 10 months and by 11 months she was only using the cup. She caught on pretty quick so maybe just wait a bit, 6 months is kind of young for any cup.
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I don't think it's very hard to drink from at all- this cup is valve free and seems to flow well. Still my son's favorite cup and he's 2 and a half now (we've been using this model since 11 months old)!
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No it is separate. There is a drainage hole in the bottom of the cup as well.
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Yes the valve is easy to clean. It is a single layer of plastic with an x valve that allows water through when you suck. Also the valves are easy to replace. I believe they sell a four pack if your valve tears or wears in any way. A friend of mine still uses hers with her 6 year old daughter and has had to replace them once. You can see what the valve looks like here. Nalgene Grip-N-Gulp Replacement Valve (Pack of 2), Clear
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Snap ons. They come off fairly easily and the cups are not actually water tight if they fall on their side. They are great for my older kids (5 and 7), but I'm not sure they would fill the tippy cup requirement for younger ones.
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The cups are semi rigid. It's possible to squeeze them slightly but it would be very difficult for a toddler, and wouldn't be an effective way for them to drink.
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As soon as your child is ready to hold his or her own cup. So around 8 months we started using them and my kid is 2.5 now and he is still using it. Indeed spill proof. Make sure to wash after usage otherwise valve hard to clean. Indeed spill proof. I have changed the valves only and still using the cups. He drinks all kind of liquids out of it. Great cups.
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There is a soft rubbery valve insert that goes into the inside of the lid and the straw is inserted into it. It is fairly easy to clean, and the kids have no problem drinking from it. The straw is very hard plastic and is therefore not collapsible, and it is cut at an angle to allow it to rest flush with the bottom of the cup and access the entire contents. We love these cups- just make sure they aren't shaken if the lid isn't closed as they will sprinkle liquid all around if so.
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It just comes with the regular sippy cup lids, which will leak a little if they get turned upside-down. Unfortunately, the travel spill-proof attachment is not included in this set.
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Has holes, is a sippy...but, very easy to drink from...my grandchildren's favorite cups
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If you don't use a spray you push the cup from the bottom to remove what's in it. If you use a spray, they slide right out without pushing up. Hope that helps.
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The Cap Screws Off And You Drink From The Top, No spout. Easy For The kids and Easy To Clean. They Don't Leak.
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I have never had to replace a cup, they are very sturdy and take repeated washing and uses just fine. I do have two sets, however, because we use a lot of yogurt and makes it easier for weekly batches. I let my yogurt incubate for 9 hours but could possibly use a shorter time. Twelve to 16 hours seems long.
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I've had my kid's cup for about 3-4 years and have had to throw 2 away because the seal wore out. The inside of the lid and the rubber seal around the top of the cup can get gross, so they need to be washed well after each use. I use a baby bottle brush to clean the cup and the tiny brush that comes with it (the one used for nipples on a baby bottle) to clean the lid. For Coffee mugs you could try vinegar to clean the lid. I love these cups.
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No they do not separate. It's one piece with the lid. They are not dishwasher safe either.