Does it have a valve that essentially shrinks the size of the straw? Looking for a good thick smoothie straw cup, with a non-removable straw.
1000969
No. This is a two part straw where both parts are removable. Though we have only used this cup for milk and water, I don't think it would be great for smoothies. The straw is pretty skinny so I have to believe it would be hard to suck something thick from.
1000970
I'm not sure if I understand the question completely... But the straw consists of 2 pieces: the long part inside the cup and part that it fits into which has a valve that keeps it from leaking and the top part comes out of the lid where the child drinks from. You can't remove the straw unless you take it apart. That being said, the straw is pretty flexible and I'm not sure if it could handle the viscosity of a smoothie.
1989957
It would depend entirely on how thick the smoothie is. If you are talking about something as thick as a milk shake, it would probably not work (the straw is too narrow).
1048389
The ones I own don't have an extra space for a straw. I do from time to time put a little "juice box" size straw through the main drinking hole.
1642139
No, sadly it does not. And you will need an extra long straw otherwise it falls into the container. Did not know there were special straws until now, but would not make this purchase a second time. I bought two and one was warped and does not sit flat.
1815071
Mine came with a silicone straw that fit the hole perfectly. Amazon sells those straws in a variety pack. I didn't care for the silicone so I get a long plastic straw from my local convenience store made for their 32 oz drinks. It works PERFECT with this cup. I just wash it daily & replace it when it gets broken. It keeps my drinks cold ALL day long so a LOT LESS WASTE!!! A huge plus for me has been that the manager of my local convenience store allows me to fill it for free because I've become such a regular customer & I'm not using their supplies!!!
1773616
You could probably use a thick straw! I didn't end up keeping the lids because the didn't stay on very well. The underside has three rings to fit "any" size. They didn't fit either of the cups I get it for!! It's also not a secure fit, if the cup falls over, you will have a big mess
1682477
Yes, it has the silicone straw that get squished when you close the lid. The whole silicone piece can be removed and washed.
1792198
Yes, even though it is not a completely round opening, a straw will fit within it.
1931983
Nope, it's far too wide, unfortunately. But, lifefactory bottles have their own sippy cup covers. They're hard plastic, but they work great.
465987
If it is thicker than water, you will need to take out the strainer that comes with the bottle. If the drink is like a smoothie and you can get it into the bottle, then it should be fine so long as the it isn't too thick. Worst scenario, just use a straw like you would with a smoothie!
350132
I would say it takes a standard 1/4" straw - not the larger smoothie straw.
405317
You can defintiely use this with smoothies. I have two different sized straws that I use this with and they both fit and work perfectly.
593214
No writing on it, yeah I was wondering about that before my came, and as far as people's complaints about the straws not fitting and difficult to get out...I haven't found that to be the case at all, and I buy my straws at the grocery store. My daughter liked it so well I got her one for her home too.
1610493
It's not an actual straw, just a straw top. It leaked no matter what I did. Terrible cup!
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.
1092421
No! I like it put at times the straw is awkward. Very hard plastic and hard to pull up to use.
222741
no straw. you press the side of the cap for flow - when you let go - it resealsreally does keep drinks colder than any other insulated bottle we've tried