Can you use the water bottle without the straw attached on the inside? I am looking for a water bottle that can be used when lying down. Thank you!
689441
Hi, the straw is part of the inside cover (cannot be completely detached). However if it breaks off the bottle can still be used as the liquid still flows through the nozzle without any leaks or spills.
689442
Yes. The straw comes out and it can be tipped back to drink. My 3 year old and 10 month old use it with ease.
1684625
the lid screws on and you have to flip the straw upright to drink. I have not had any problems with leaks and use daily and throw in my lunch bag. I like this bottle because keeps smoothies cold through the afternoon.
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Yes, my first one leaked so I bought another and the second one leaks too. I may return it, or just use them in the car where they will remain right-side up all the time. Also, even when upright if the mouthpiece is open then warming air in the bottle will push a LOT of water up and out of the straw and all over your cupholder area. So if you use it in the car make sure to close it. I'd never carry one of these in a backpack. Water does really taste better though, so I'll accept the limited usefulness.
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Hi no external straw for a child to drink with. However excellent bottles and do minimize airflow. The only negative is replacement parts are not available. Inside there is a white cap, the internal state and a plastic circular thing that connects to internal straw which is easy to lose.
1251900
I think milk would be hard to clean from the straw if left... I only use for water. They say both warm and cold drinks and my adult thermos keeps tea hot
1767766
a straw would fit easily ------ and the top flips back and can "lock" into the opposite side lip (so it doesn't flip back over at you.)
93160
a straw would fit but it is made for drinking out of the bottle. I was not happy with this product. The colors are awesome but peal after a few washings. They also dent very quickly if dropped.
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The hole is very large you can drink out of it without a straw. I say just about any straw will fit. I don't understand the question about what side the hole is on. My daughter uses hers everyday.
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Yes, you could remove the straw and tilt it to drink. I believe it is BPA safe though if you are worried about the plastic.
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Without the water bottle the strap would not be tight enough. I have never used it without the water bottle but the way it works is your hand goes in the strap and kind of wraps around the bottle and you tighten the strap. The strap does not come loose when on but I would imagine if you do not hve the water bottle in it probably would.
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Yes it can be used without straw, That is the way I prefer to use it. My wife however, likes to use the straw on hers
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You do not need to use the (inner plastic) straw. And... yes, you can just turn and pour without having to touch mouth (just tried). But, it comes out a bit slowly and you need to squeeze it (outer rubber mouthpiece) with your fingers if you aren't using teeth.
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Yes, you can. I've been frustrated with this straw because I have such a hard time getting a good flow going (lol), and just now tried it without the straw after reading these answers. Never thought to try it before.
902159
I honestly can't answer that. I use regular old plastic drinking straws with mine when I need to. But normally I use mine for hot liquid so no straws used. Sorry I can't be more help. Maybe ask the seller. They'd know better.
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Absoutely! I bought a lid for it on Amazon as well. There were two different kind that I found, one you could put a straw into, and one that had a lid that could be slid closed.
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I believe you can remove the straw from the bottom of the lid but then you'd need to remove the lid in order to drink from it. I wouldn't remove the part of the straw that is above the lid because it wouldn't keep your drink warm or cold.
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The one I got does not have a straw or any way to use a straw, but the insert that came with it in the package said the company was working on a sport top for it, so this might be that kind of design.