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.
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).
1189793
I have an 8 year old and one that just turned 2 but she is more like a kitten still. She really likes this but does not eat it politely. Generally drags it out of container and makes a mess with the peat. Course, I just clean it up with hand vac because both cats really love this. Try it out for your kitten and see. I do not think it will hurt it. I put it down and then pick it up each day. Give it a little rest. The little girl waits on the mat for it to appear again. LOL
1636642
Not really. It will hold up for a bit but I wouldn't let a chewer have it unsupervised. The ball has a fabric and rubber covering that will last a long time though. My dog love is it, but we don't allow her to destroy her toys. That being said she does live to chew/teethe on the smaller rubber chuck-it balls. She hasn't destroyed a one yet.
1475894
FYI - the horses body is covered with a textured material, they aren't smooth plastic. It does wear off, so it's great for older kids, but not for ones who will put it in their mouth.
1814837
I would say it depends on how many cats are using it as well, we have 9 cats and probably 1/2 of them use it. You can keep flipping it over to keep wear even on both sides, i'd say in 6 months ours starts to look a bit worn but still has plenty of life left in it. I'd say if you keep it clean and brush the cardboard off it you can keep it looking nice for a year and it will probably last a year beyond that. Basically they can keep clawing down through the cardboard layer by layer and it's well over 1 1/2 inches of cardboard.
1079061
If your child is not destructive it will last them. I got this for my 7yr old she loved it at first. Better for younger children. She lost interest fast.
109047
It is a hard plastic. It will withstand chewing if that is a concern. Inside there is a silicon liner making it spill proof but also hard to suck at first. After it gets broken in its the best kids water bottle out there.
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.
739973
I would think that it could be made to fit a 6 year old as you can stretch, trim, and glue to fit. I do not believe something as large as horns could be glued to the bald cap. The material is very thin and would probably tear.
1240108
You can use it over and over. It is very durable and will give your children many hours of enjoyment unless they gouge it with something sharp and tear it up. Otherwise it will last a long time. You may need to buy replacement tools for it.
344807
I have used it about twenty times. It seems fragile. I am guessing it would break with out much effort like most plastic. I am an adult and I bought it for myself. It does not turn easily and I have been concerned about the plastic gears and whether they will hold up. I am skeptical about how long it would last with a kid using this vigorously.
988864
No it's hard plastic It might split in half though but it won't splinter. I would go with a large black kong ball if you are worried about it.
860418
Unless you're going to go full wolverine on it, yes, I think it would. It is pretty solid. I bit it a few times before giving it to my son and it is pretty tough. So, for a chewing habit (like pen caps and pencils) I think it would be great. And it doesn't look bad, either. :)
1346568
I don't know the mfg's recommended age but I think it would be fine. I believe he originated from a kids show. There are no lose parts they could fit in their mouths and he's pretty durable.
1171105
Yes, it takes caps. Although it looks cool, if it's for a child it's not super sturdy for regular play! My son's cracked within a month
695242
My kid has chewed it & it holds up better than expected. I imagine it could survive a dog that's not *trying*to destroy it. That's a guess I haven't had a dog in years.