Can you take the valve out of the cup for a easier flow, for older more responsible kids who just need a smaller spout to drink from?
2038579
The flow valve is just one piece that is pushed in and very easily removed, so I would say yes.
2038580
Yes. It's super easy to put in and take out. Easy to wash as well. My older two don't use the stoppers at all anymore. They are great to have for a no spill bottle at bedtime though.
170894
As difficult as any sipper style cup- with a hard spout- more liquid comes out than an Avent fast flow bottle. The ease of use increases as the stopper gets used. My kids love them. It took a bit to transition but we started at 7 months with water (I nursed all three- bottles at daycare) at a year we only use these and straw cups.
808932
Yes you can, my son loves doing it. The water does leak out a bit, but it does not bother him.
2192088
The cup has 2 slits vs. 1 tiny hole that a bottle has. However, if your child is like mine and likes to bite a hole on this Nuk cup, then you could say that the cup DEFINITELY has a faster flow!
1417737
I think it would be a little difficult for an eight year old, and really inconvenient for anyone. The top has to come off completely for each drink. There is a gauge to measure fluids and I found it unnecessary, for my needs, and cumbersome to have to take top off each time.
1854010
My experience is that the valve inserts are quite finicky and even when they are seated in properly, they are very difficult to drink from. Our 4/2 year olds had trouble getting much out with the valves in. Liquids flow freely without the valves, so much so that it spills out when tipped.
1584720
I don't think it's very hard to drink from at all- this cup is valve free and seems to flow well. Still my son's favorite cup and he's 2 and a half now (we've been using this model since 11 months old)!
898965
You do indeed need to unscrew the top to drink. My three adult children and I like it so much that we usually end up downing the entire contents in a few swigs, so that has not been an issue. No more forcing myself to take in my water requirements a sip at a time.
773020
It's hard, but very easy to drink out of. I introduce it to my kids at 6 months and they use it unto they transition to a cup. I have 3 kids.
892552
Maybe with an older child who is able to drink from a regular cup, but I wouldn't use them with liquids with a little one. It could get very messy very quickly! Haven't had a problem with my kiddo opening the seal at the bottom- I don't think he realizes it's there. He is 23 months.
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.
1281992
I was looking for the same thing. I do not know quite how I will handle it - the faucet is actually in several pieces. You can remove just he arched spout part from the acutual valve, that makes it pretty short, and it is very easy. The rest of the faucet (the valve part) is held on with a nut on the bottom side (just like a regular house faucet) and it would be removable, more like once-a-season than every use.
1233337
Although you can squeeze the bottle, it is not necessary to do so to take a drink. You can just turn the bottle up and suck in to draw in the liquid. Hope that helps.
101429
It's not a suck spout as such. However, it's a small pour spout and I just drink from it - it's small enough to put your mouth around it.
1447631
No, there is no valve. This is good for older toddlers because they can get a large drink. When it tips it only spills whatever liquid is in the straw. I wouldn't recommend it without supervision or if you are looking for a leak proof bottle. Hope that helps.
1242042
Yes I can.Their is a little piece of the white cap right in front of the red spout that will break off .Use a small screw driver so you don't break a nail.
1402625
If you loosen, or remove, the cap, it's an even flow. Even so, it's not a fast flow as the spout is fairly narrow. I've never found it to be a problem.