Do you have to use the straw inside to suck up the water to can you just use gravity and tilt the bottle to release the water from the spout?
254396
Yes you can use it without the straw. Actually that is how we use it because the straw was cracked and didn't work.
254397
There is a straw. This was the only reasonable prices bottle which will handle both hot and cold liquids fo rmany hours. The company behind this bottle is excellent.
254398
No straw, just gravity. This bottle is great, others rust, I have had for over a year and no rusting.
125282
No, these do not have "straws" and a folding spout top. These have an autoseal type valve with a lever on the back side of the lid. There is a handle which folds down and out of the way. These work wonderfully and do not leak from the valve or the lid gasket. They are insulated though not recommended for hot drinks. Also of note is that they can "spit" a bit if you're going into higher altitudes like from sea level to the mountains. The straw type bottles made by this company are called Sheffield bottles. They also work well and do not leak. The straw type does require more work to suck up your drink. You can use the straw type without the straw, but, you then have to tip the bottle, you still have to suck to get your drink and they also may squeak when sucking.
1062390
Yes. You twist the top part and the straw retracts to keep liquid from spilling out.
55760
There is no spout - you remove the cap and drink from the bottle. The area that touches the mouth is only glass.
343955
I just tried it and yes it seems to work without the straw by tilting it :)
1304811
You have to suck a bit harder than a normal straw but no, no biting is required and it's very easy to use we've had these cups over a year and I still love them.
2121396
It works like a straw. But instead of you creating the suction with your mouth the water flowing across the top of the pump creates a suction that lifts the water up and out of your sump pit . Works awesome
33647
They come with a piece that if put on the inside of the cup, your child will need to suck on the spout for the liquid to come out - very handy when in the car or when they are in the drops everything phase. However, you can leave that piece out and the liquid will come out on its own.
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Hi Michael, If you use a small bottle (like a beer bottle size) and tilt it back just a little it won't leak. I just use 1 cup of water with 1/4 cup of sugar in that size bottle. The first time it had a very slow drip but the next one has not dripped. I watch the spout when I tilt it back and you can see when it goes back too far an air bubble will get into the spout. tilt it a little bit forward and it should work fine. Hope this makes sense and helps.
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No straw and the spout opening mechanism is a little tough to maneuver at first, but has gotten easier with use. My 4 year old is able to work it, but my 2 year can't.
1187283
yes. the straw mechanism has two parts, both of which are removable. There is a straight hard straw, and a softer spout that fits into the lid of the bottle. very easy to use and clean.
2130360
Yes, but it doesn't work. When I got the bottle, the first straw was defective. The company sent me a new lid and straw but it didn't work any better. I just tilt the bottle up to drink - the insulation is great so I've kept it in spite of the straw issue.
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No. When the straw is in the closed position, a little gap opens up behind it so that even when closed, there is a small opening on the top of the bottle. If the bottle is on its side, it will leak. I have found the OXO kids twist water bottle to be more leak proof: OXO Tot Twist Lid Water Bottle for Big Kids (12 Oz) - Aqua
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.
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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.
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The flip up water spout work well and yes you can drink directly from the jug. The spout works well as long as you have pulled "all the way" up. If you open it partially, you could get water dribbled down the front of what ever you are wearing. It's not a problem as long as you open it completely. You'll hear a click when it locks into open position and then you are ready to pour/drink.
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The air tube (straw) displaces the water in the bottle with air - otherwise there would be a vacuum when attempting to release the water. As air flows into the bottle through the air tube, the water is allowed to flow out the small holes in the cap. Without the tube, a vacuum forms and water will not leave the bottle unless the bottle is squeezed. As Dennis Schmit said, you can replace it with a flexible tube for ease of transport.