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.
202159
A 6 year old would probably be at the tail-end of playing with this set. I think their imagination would be going forward to something more interactive for that age. Would probably play with it at first out of curiosity, but don't see it lasting long as approaching 6 1/2 or 7.
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.
2229295
Only if it starts falling apart...especially if he/she chews on it. Otherwise, no need to replace.
546702
I bought it for my six year old daughter last Xmas and so far it has still held up. I would recommend it for a child slightly older though. It can be played with or displayed
608547
It is not a "soft" chew, but it breaks apart VERY easily. My 12 year old puppy can easily chew it and my 8 year old puppy pretty much swallows it whole :o).
1887305
It is a flexible plastic (think like a floppy plastic 3 ring binder), not likely to tear but if pulled hard, it might weaken in some areas.I think it could withstand use by a child of that age.
1446959
The yellow cap could be chewed up. I corrected puppy when he first tried. (That is where the kibble is stored so it made perfect sense for him to try it). Mine wasn't interested in chewing at the cap once he found out there was another way to get the food. The body is too large for chewing on (I have only seen the large size so far. It is surprisingly large.) and it is very sturdy thick plastic I bought mine from here with the Starmark brand name, but it looks like Leerburg is selling the exact same line of toys so I assume they are supplied from the same manufacture.
1032574
I gave it to my 1 and 1/2 year old grandson, it was a little old for him. I think it would be perfect for a six year old. It is large, the back tips up so things can be dumpted. Very sturdy. The back does keep coming off.
1159470
sorry cant help much, just opened it a week ago. But I would imagine like any other resin toy. Keep it out of the elements and rinse it down after each use. My thoughts are the tube in the center might start to catch some mildew, but the child could never reach to that part since it is screwed together and a cap is on top preventing it.
1437629
My son chews on everything and he likes the little patch of hair on the dolls head. I think it could be chewed off, so that is a potential choking hazard.
739974
I haven't done either but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to cut it down to fit a 6 year olds head. Also didn't glue anything to it but as long as the snakes or horns aren't too heavy you should be able to glue them to it. Sorry I am not more help
2260245
I bought this for a gift and have it wrapped so I can't read the box but I would think they put that age on it because if a child were to bite it it may burst. Although the plastic casing seems very sturdy. It is small so you may want to look at the measurements closely. I hope this helps..
1242016
I think its pretty hard. I have noticed a few scratches around the spout after numerous times through the dishwasher, but I still think it holds up pretty well against kids biting on it.
290997
My son, 6 years old had his for a year cape didn't come off. The head did (well I think my son had something to do with that) we superglued it back on, it's fine no other problems.
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.
928297
as long as he is past putting every thing in his mouth it should be fine. It's messy for all ages till around 5 and you can insist they clean it themselves. Worth the mess considering how much kids enjoy it.