Some reviews suggest that this product spills a lot of liquid. Based on the view, there is no real seal for the straw. how can spills be prevented?
1468667
For me the spills (more like splashing) never occurred from the straw, but the fill area. If you use the included mesh thing and the fill cover it shouldn't splash.
1468668
If you alread own this item you could seal with silicon sealant used for aquairums or get standard water bottles like I ended up doing. Product also leaks from cap. Very poor design that I would not recomend. This item created a lot of damage to the front of my bike due to leakage of Gator drink. Very caustic to metals.
1468669
the yellow mesh helps with the big opening. as for the straw i have seen athletes at triathlons glue them in place or use a rubber gasket "O ring" that you can find at any hardware store to help with the leak. I personally just let it splash, it doesn't seem to bother me but i and my bike get a little sticky
1468670
It is a problem. I am not that happy with how they have sealed the top. The first time I used this in a Tri, I did not secure the inner bottle down with the rubber band and it was creeping up. I pushed it down only to be drenched with gatorade. So for the next 55 miles of my ride, I was very sticky. I ended up making my own gasket to seal the top. You then need to open it to refill, but it is better than having the liquid come out of the bottle.
1468671
There is not a fool proof way. If I'm on smooth road, I don't have an issue. I also use the sponge in the top to help minimize splashing. Overall it is a good bottle.
1468672
When full there may be a little splashing, especially if you hit a big bump. Once I have taken a few sips I don't notice any splashing. My roads are pretty bumpy. Overall I recommend using the aero bottle in all of the tri distances & training. I rarely ever take my tri bike out with out this bottle on.
1145163
I tried the "spill-proof" spout once. Unless you need to waste some gas or maybe cover your hand with gas, I would recommend removing the spout and using a funnel when pouring the gas. Personnally, I have emptied the top portion of the container into a smaller container which I then use to fill whatever needs filling. Basically, the can is used for storage until it is empty enough to pour directly from. This is yet another example of government intervention "improving" our daily lives.
1221415
You can't drink out of this particular water bottle without making contact with the built-in straw. You have to bite down on it to get the water to flow through. Hope that helps!
450131
The straw isn't hard. So it's not a hazard. My son was just under 1 when he learned to drink with a straw. My daughter was 2. These straws are not sippy straw though. so it will leak if the cup is dropped or tipped over. I think Gerber has a spill proof straw cup.
183422
The one picture. It is not spill proof just rubber straw top all one piece. We needed it Bc of low muscle tone. 4 pieces: straw top, top base, cup, inside hard plastic straw inserted into straw top. Hope that helps
1545358
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.
1450756
My lids are snug and stay on tight. I've dropped mine and had minimal spilling from the drink and vent holes, not from the seal. It will leak if you lay the tumbler on it's side. Think of the lid like any to go cup lid- works well for driving about or walking but if you drop it or tip it over, you'll get some spilling.
1346345
Yes, the straw is not water tight (for obvious reasons), so it will leak both around the straw and through the straw itself.
1902568
The straw is extremely strong!!! Our little loves her's:). If I'm allowed to say just keep a close eye on your baby but it is safe!!! I hope I helped, good luck:)
36771
no... there's a small hole for air to get in while you drink from a (pretty generous) slit near the edge. The flow of liquid is pretty good so that shouldn't be a problem. You may be able to fit a straw in it, but not a big one.The thing I hated was - the lids didn't seal properly so it was always like drinking from a dribble glass. The ALL did it too, so it wasn't just one bad lid. I ended up returning them...
1138838
To be truly leak free, yes. I generally only fill this wonderful sippy half way and then when tipped on its side, it won't leak as the straw will be out of the liquid. We have also been using this great sippy without the straw lately and leaks are rare for us.
150402
Hi, I placed straw over the top of it. Works great. Keeps straw dry & warm....Ethan
1610492
It dosent come with a straw and no it's not leak proof. I returned all my sons cups , they were terrible and leaked everywhere .
342607
The straw has a stopper that is closer to one end of the straw. I use the straw with the stopper in the cup to keep my straw from coming out of the top, but I have seen others use it toward the sucking end of the straw ... guess you can do what you want. But mine don't move from what I can tell. Hope this helps.
1662801
Lots of strength. Try warm water to loosen the seal. Sometimes liquid creates a film that seals the lid to the glass. My initial review of this product was somewhat unfavourable because of how hard I find it is to open these bottles. Try holding the glass with a dry towel and wear rubber gloves. Or use one of those rubber jar openers. The glass is so slippery. Sometimes it just takes the right amount of friction and force. In general, I don't like using this product for this reason. It holds liquid. It is made of glass. It takes so much force to flip the lid. I'm always anxious about breakage or spilling all over the place. I recommend you just gift them with homemade products and be done with them! Lots of strength. Try warm water to loosen the seal. Sometimes liquid creates a film that seals the lid to the glass. My initial review of this product was somewhat unfavourable because of how hard I find it is to open these bottles. Try holding the glass with a dry towel and wear rubber gloves. Or use one of those rubber jar openers. The glass is so slippery. Sometimes it just takes the right amount of friction and force. In general, I don't like using this product for this reason. It holds liquid. It is made of glass. It takes so much force to flip the lid. I'm always anxious about... » Read More Lots of strength. Try warm water to loosen the seal. Sometimes liquid creates a film that seals the lid to the glass. My initial review of this product was somewhat unfavourable because of how hard I find it is to open these bottles. Try holding the glass with a dry towel and wear rubber gloves. Or use one of those rubber jar openers. The glass is so slippery. Sometimes it just takes the right amount of friction and force. In general, I don't like using this product for this reason. It holds liquid. It is made of glass. It takes so much force to flip the lid. I'm always anxious about breakage or spilling all over the place. I recommend you just gift them with homemade products and be done with them! « Show Less
1662800
Lots of strength. Try warm water to loosen the seal. Sometimes liquid creates a film that seals the lid to the glass. My initial review of this product was somewhat unfavourable because of how hard I find it is to open these bottles. Try holding the glass with a dry towel and wear rubber gloves. Or use one of those rubber jar openers. The glass is so slippery. Sometimes it just takes the right amount of friction and force. In general, I don't like using this product for this reason. It holds liquid. It is made of glass. It takes so much force to flip the lid. I'm always anxious about breakage or spilling all over the place. I recommend you just gift them with homemade products and be done with them!
1700875
Haven't knocked mine over "yet" so I filled it with water, put the straw in the lid and turned it on its side to test it. Water came out of the minimal area around the straw. A rubber gasket holds the lid on very tightly, but there is no gasket around the straw area. Water will leak at that point only. I love this tumbler and use it as much as possible.