Does this have a valve? How hard is it to suck vis-a-vis other straw cups like nuby?
1617944
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.
1138837
We only ever use the straw valve and the straw, but I only give my daughter water in these so I don't worry too much about leaking. They will leak out if tipped upside down, but I still really love these sippy cups and we never leave the house without one.
1531581
It's open, but it's still difficult for new straw users. Playtex makes another cup that you can squeeze to assist them and it's much easier.
1443526
It depends....my pediatrician recommended starting my son on sippy cups by his 1st birthday. I started with the sippy part and after 3 days he got it so I moved to the straw and thst only took him one day. However, this cup is horrible for the straw...yes it taught my son howto use it but the pressure bbuild-up made the milk always come up the straw and pour out all over the place. I recommend Munchkin click and lock cups, theyv have a straw cup to and no matter how many times it gets dropped it never leaks! Hope this helps.
1610491
There's no straw inside. It is not completely spill-proof, and even with the valve some leakage occurs. It's also hard to drink out of it when the valve is in, honestly, not the best design - we don't use this one, it's just sitting in the cupboard...
1092421
No! I like it put at times the straw is awkward. Very hard plastic and hard to pull up to use.
1918610
Thank you for message. No you don't need to bite the straw it's just a sucking straw. The mouth section is made of acrylic & you just suck like a normal straw. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
2021897
No straw and the spout opening mechanism is a little tough to maneuver at first, but has gotten easier with use. My 4 year old is able to work it, but my 2 year can't.
461591
Yes and no. It screws on very easily and very tightly. But it can leak around the straw. Once I put in in my purse when my hands were full (don't ask :-0). The inside of my purse got wet! Even so, I love the cup.
304046
No you just suck like a regular straw. This is the most fantastic water bottle ever! You will not be disappointed!!
21141
Yes, it has a hard plastic straw that is suspended straight down into the cup, and then that straw fits into a rubber disk and straw piece that sticks through a hole in the lid. When the top of the lid is closed, the upper rubber straw tip is pinched closed so that the straw does not leak. It does not have a traditional sippy-cup valve, so the child must sip through the straw just as they would with a normal straw. I hope that helps!
1403124
No, but you do need to suck. The inner spill proof piece can be removed, which will allow liquid to flow faster. My 1& 3 year old grand kids both use these every day. Good product!
1202950
No straw for this one. Just an autoseal lid. Kind of like a coffee cup lid, but it closes automatically!
1518588
Bought this for my Granddaughter & I think it is only a soft straw cup. There is a youtube video about it you can watch.
1593390
Yep, they have valves. But they are about as easy as you get w/ sippy cups. Sadly, mine were a little leaky.
125282
No, these do not have "straws" and a folding spout top. These have an autoseal type valve with a lever on the back side of the lid. There is a handle which folds down and out of the way. These work wonderfully and do not leak from the valve or the lid gasket. They are insulated though not recommended for hot drinks. Also of note is that they can "spit" a bit if you're going into higher altitudes like from sea level to the mountains. The straw type bottles made by this company are called Sheffield bottles. They also work well and do not leak. The straw type does require more work to suck up your drink. You can use the straw type without the straw, but, you then have to tip the bottle, you still have to suck to get your drink and they also may squeak when sucking.
1768974
No straw included, although any straw would fit. And the lid is pressure fitted, it does not screw on. I spent 2 minutes to learn that.