Is the spout soft or hard?
773018
It is hard. Most important about these cups are they DO NOT leak!!, Just make sure you get the lid insert in correctly.
773019
The spout is hard. It took a while for my son to learn how to use it but he caught on quickly.(:
773020
It's hard, but very easy to drink out of. I introduce it to my kids at 6 months and they use it unto they transition to a cup. I have 3 kids.
25099
While the spout is not soft like a bottle nipple, it is not hard plastic either. It is more of a rubbery texture or firmness. My boys seemed to really like it especially during teething as it provided some pressure to their gums but wasn't unforgiving like a hard plastic would be.
1363325
It is just like a soda bottle top. So one screws the top on. I only use mine to completely drain my barrels. I believe it is hard plastic and so is the top.
1684764
Hard but not uncomfortable. I have a very expensive one and I prefer this one so much better that I had ordered a second one.
438580
The body of the spout is metal, whereas the fittings/adaptors are plastic. Hope this helps.
1725467
it is plastic but you can bend it so it is not completely hard... if you want something soft in this shape try NUK they have a silicone mouth piece and you can get the cup 2 different sizes.
130182
The nipple itself is softish. Can be bitten without chipping a tooth but is tough enough to be sturdy. The surrounding cap/holder is far more rigid so you pull out the softer nipple to drink.
1242017
The spout is hard. And very smooth. (Note also that it does require some strong sucking to draw liquid out of the bottle; the manufacturer touts this as a plus, saying it helps train babies to suck successfully at the breast.)
2180512
These are the hard spouts. I have them and we put them on our little ones nalgene bottle. They're great.
967892
It is soft but stiff. I guess it just needs to get broken in. But my son still prefers his original snack cups from Nuby (I think that's the brand).
1854153
Yes, it is soft. The brush is designed to be finishing, with use of a comb or styling brush in the other hand.
1420158
Yes it's a hard plastic but not as hard as a nalgene bottle. It has a little give if you squeeze hard enough.
396988
I can't say for certain since it has been several months since I installed the spout. I know if the majority was plastic parts I would have returned it. I am pleased with the quality for the price as I did return a cheaply made spout ( a different brand).
427497
This is hard plastic not soft rubber. However, you will not find a soft rubber one any more. I think this is the best out of the bunch. It has a small lip under it towards the front and you just want to make sure that you have this lip extended beyond your countertop as it stops the water , when it drains; from backing up on your countertop. I do like it as far as the new ones go,,,
1325671
I cannot comment on hard water use. We do have well water that is softened. That is what I use and I have no issues. I love this diffuser. I bought 3!
398812
The spout itself is metal. The hose that connects it is reinforced, flexible vinyl, plastic or whatever.
1028705
Hi Jim, No, it's soft rubber. after you drill the hole , fold the edge of the rubber piece and stuff it in the drilled hole. the rest just screws in place. I have over 20 rain barrels and most use this connection. I highly recommend it. You don't need access to the inside of the barrel to use this device. I've had NO problems with leakage. When you open the valve on this unit the water comes out with a lot of force. Much more than with a brass valve. I highly recommend this rain barrel equipment. Jerry