Wondering if this bottle in, the 18 ounce size, would be appropriate for a 4-5 year old. Is it too heavy? Is the twist off top manageable?
1262123
it is clearly not a bottle designed for children. it isn't heavy, but the twist off would be clumsy. though it's just my opinion, if you're looking for drinking containers for a 4-5 year old plastic would probably be better.
1262124
Sadly, I'd probably say no because of the top. I feel that, to prevent anything spilling or escaping, I must screw the top on pretty tight. The bottle is a bit heavy, but not unreasonably so. My 3 year old daughter can drink from it fine, she just can't get the top off (which I totally prefer).
1262125
i would not go with the 24 ounce size - it is too big for carrying around. But i would recommend a smaller version. The twist off is easy to use and if you get a spout version of the top they would just need to pull up on the spout to get a drink. Also, I would suggest the narrow mouth version as the wide mouth can spill over on a small mouth.
1262126
These are a little heavy for a small child when filled. Mine tips the scales at 27.7 ounces when filled with water. And as shortberrystrawcake noted, the lid might be tough for them to manage, if not lose quickly.
1262127
I think they would need help. These are a bit heavier, and the cap wouldn't be something I would expect a child that age to be able to unscrew.
1262128
Hello, Sorry for the delay with my response, however, this is a large bottle with no handles. It would be inappropriate for a young child to carry this bottle around full of liquid. You may want to continue using the small "Capri Sun" packets for your youngsters as we do for our 7 year old.
1262129
I do not recommend this product. Although I sent it back for an exchange it still does not hold the water cold
1440584
It's perfect for 3-5, he may be too big for it. Plus it does not do very fast but is nice for a toddler.
928292
Hi there! I took it for my 2.5 yrs old niece and it's not messy with her :) Not sure what the difference would be for a 17 month old.
41094
This is definitely a kids bottle. If it is for someone older I recommend NALGENE Tritan 1-Pint Narrow Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle it is about the same height as this one with 3 1/8" diameter.
1120785
My daughter thinks its hilarious to drop her sippy cup from her high chair onto our wood floor. So far it has not broken-- the silicone sleeve seems to protect it pretty well. I am not worried about it breaking in hand, but it could possibly break if dropped hard enough on the floor, but so far so good and we have been using those bottles since 4 months (now at 11 months).
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I don't have personal experience with this, but I would assume that you should be able to teach your little girl how to use it. She might need to use both thumbs to push the button to release the lid. She should be able to push the lock over to lock and unlock. The lid itself is very easy to operate. It should work for her. The bottle width is more narrow than standard water/coffee bottles. She should be able to hold it with both hands without any issues. If you decide to put hot drinks in the bottle, might want to make sure it is somewhat warm to room temperature, because the bottle does retain the heat very well. I have been using this with cold drinks, and I drink it out of a straw. I don't have personal experience with this, but I would assume that you should be able to teach your little girl how to use it. She might need to use both thumbs to push the button to release the lid. She should be able to push the lock over to lock and unlock. The lid itself is very easy to operate. It should work for her. The bottle width is more narrow than standard water/coffee bottles. She should be able to hold it with both hands without any issues. If you decide to put hot drinks in the bottle, might want to make sure it is somewhat warm to room temperature, because the bottle does... » Read More I don't have personal experience with this, but I would assume that you should be able to teach your little girl how to use it. She might need to use both thumbs to push the button to release the lid. She should be able to push the lock over to lock and unlock. The lid itself is very easy to operate. It should work for her. The bottle width is more narrow than standard water/coffee bottles. She should be able to hold it with both hands without any issues. If you decide to put hot drinks in the bottle, might want to make sure it is somewhat warm to room temperature, because the bottle does retain the heat very well. I have been using this with cold drinks, and I drink it out of a straw. « Show Less
2014960
The bottle I purchased is not primarily for children but I did use it on my children ages six, five, and three years of age. Not to mention I used it on my own head," their mom."
1545357
So far my bottle has stood up to my 18 month old dropping and throwing it on our tile floor and it has not broke but it does leak when the straw is closed if the bottle is positioned with the top half down. :(
465614
Absolutely! My two grandsons are 2 & 3 and they did pretty good with it. It's a very lightweight plastic. Easy to hold. Fun!
1626354
It is as an excellent cup. My 10 month old is BF and bottle fed and he quickly started using it with my assistance. He holds it himself and can drink from it but can be a little messy without assistance since he is still developing his fine motor skills. I know all babies develop at different rates. For us it worked. I am really pleased with the cup. Hope that helps. Good luck.
1308811
It's good flow but for a "sippy cup". Not really comparable to a bottle. I have 3 of the nuk ones and they are my little ones favorite, even at 21 months old. Hope this helps.
1680023
Would not consider this toddler proof. It is made of light weight plastic with no extra weight in the bottom. It's very good at eliminating spills from sloshing water while sitting in a moving vehicle. But if a child picked it up and tipped it, it would spill. The dish is designed to retain about 1 1/2 inch of water right side up or upside down, and does that very well. But, in my opinion, that amount of water is more appropriate for a travel situation than it would be as your pets water dish in your home. Unless you just love refilling the water bowl!
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It's not 100% leak proof, as for the usage, my son was 4.5 years and he could easily use it
574545
This looks like a baby bottle not but not sure. I have both the 16 ounce and larger size with lid with handle but I purchased the flip lid easier for me to refill as I found if the seal on the other one gets a little wet I cannot unscrew it to get a drink of water. Hope that helps. You can always ask the seller for a clearer description and hopefully get an answer. :)
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Yes, I would say it is very easy open for a 4 year old. It doesn't twist or screw. Only thing I would be sure is to show her how to push it closed tight otherwise it will fall open if dropped or turned on it's side.
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Yes, I would say that the weight would be OK for a five year old; It's pretty light. However, there are three settings, and an on/off switch on the other side of the device. I'm not sure a five year old would be able to operate the thing--unless someone spent time showing them how.
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Yes, it is too big for a kid with 4 years old. I bought it the Crescent with coffee color and I am a adult, fits ok for adult and I m sure also for teens but not for kids. There are in the market other models specifically for kids. Good luck and outstanding idea to bring this experience to your little one.