Will the cap hold up to a 6 year old chewing on it or will it end up deforming or getting all scratched and chewed up looking? Or would it split?
66406
No, it would not hold up. The cap is soft and slightly pliable so it would get chewed up.
66407
The plastic portion is very sturdy however a child could possibly tear the rubber spout off if gnawed on long enough, then you may have a chocking hazard. Don't mistaken this for a sippy cup.
66408
I will say that the spout & cap are made of very think rubber. In my opinion, I don't think that even a dog could chew through it but don't really know.
109047
It is a hard plastic. It will withstand chewing if that is a concern. Inside there is a silicon liner making it spill proof but also hard to suck at first. After it gets broken in its the best kids water bottle out there.
2039953
Not unless your 0-6mo old baby can bite/rip open a stuffed animal. My son loves his and it seems to hold up very well in wash and through constant use by him!
2175551
It is plastic and not made for much other than display for a child under 5-6 years old. Not made for everday wear and tear and if you live in NYC (like me) your child will want to carry it with them as they see the real thing. But, it will not last long if they do. I have had 3 of them...
1903066
I used them for my son who is 30 and has crohn's, so I am not sure about younger kids. I just went in and tried chewing on it for 5 minutes and the spout did not break. It is tough.
129744
I have never had an issue with the crown splitting. The crown is made out of hard plastic!
2167771
The head is very tight but if it is throw and hits something, like a wall, it would hold together but maybe damaged. I really love mine and i'm glad I bought it but it is not meant to be throw or used as a toy for young children.
204410
I wouldn't, I bought it for our two yr old. It's nice and I didn't regret it but for a 6 mo you may want something softer and less structured.
1551675
It does reflect my image when I look at it, however the image is not crystal clear!! I think it will scratch easily, but no great harm done by it. I think it would be perfect for a toddler and it would make eating a fun thing to do.
1854471
It would probably be able to withstand for a few weeks. We have a 1.5 year old 35 lb pit that gnaws on everything. She destroyed this and got to the red within 2 months. She chewed on it every day of the week for 4-5 hrs a day too.
422943
It dents. The lid is fairly thin. My cats haven't jumped on it yet but they could easily scratch it. I don't think the weight of the cat can dent it but if something falls on it, it will dent. We do have a small dent on ours. my recommendation is the black plastic lid. It's much sturdier and thicker.
193438
Why isn't the sippy cap made from silicone? Just ordered for grandson and am concerned now! It goes into the child's mouth!
1189793
I have an 8 year old and one that just turned 2 but she is more like a kitten still. She really likes this but does not eat it politely. Generally drags it out of container and makes a mess with the peat. Course, I just clean it up with hand vac because both cats really love this. Try it out for your kitten and see. I do not think it will hurt it. I put it down and then pick it up each day. Give it a little rest. The little girl waits on the mat for it to appear again. LOL
1351741
I have found that a lot of manufacturers state this, probably to protect themselves against liability. There aren't any small pieces that could break off that I recall and the animals are decent sized. If they are a concern for choking I would take them away until the child is older. We purchased this for our son for his 1st birthday and he loved it. It was great in helping him feel more comfortable walking. He's turning two and still plays with it. I will say that the sound stopped working a few months after the purchase though.
2075415
I gave this to my grandchdren for Christmas. My granddaughter was 13 months old... I sure didn't see anything that could hurt a young child. There are no sharp edges or loose parts a child would put in their mouth. It doesn't tip easily... It has been a good addition in the play area for my young grandkids.
344807
I have used it about twenty times. It seems fragile. I am guessing it would break with out much effort like most plastic. I am an adult and I bought it for myself. It does not turn easily and I have been concerned about the plastic gears and whether they will hold up. I am skeptical about how long it would last with a kid using this vigorously.
497325
I had it for a couple of years and it appears to be holding up OK (no obvious links, failure of seals or cap, brittleness of materials). I only drag it with me when I need the volume so it's getting used 3-4 times a year. It's currently on loan to a trusted buddy. I am fairly careful with it because it's made of materials that could puncture it so I don't pack it next to a spork or put it on the outside of my pack in a spot where a branch could poke it.