so when you bite the end of the straw, does it give at all, or is it just very hard, and could break?
522814
There is no give, they are hard plastic, you'd have to bite pretty darn hard to break it.
522815
These straws have no give at all. They are made of a thick plastic that will break; but, I'm not sure biting would cause it- as I've never bitten one with any notable amount of force. The only time I had one break on me was when it was jammed in my lunch bag and my bag was stepped-on.
522816
They are pretty strong straws, however they will crack if you bite on them.
522817
It's a very hard plastic material. You could probably Leave bite marks if you really tried.
1706013
Its a pretty fat straw so most likely a fair amount of pulp is fine. You'd have to try.
23194
you can remove the straw from the lid, but the bite valve is built into the lid so you cant use the straw by itself with the lid on.
1304961
I've only used the brush with these straws: Endurance Stainless Steel Drink Bent Straws (Set of 4)But the bristles are not terribly stiff and seem to collapse well inside the straw.
1930040
We use hard straws and yes they do work. I suggest you put the top on glass first and then insert the straw. Otherwise you will get a shot of drink shooting out the straw. It seals tight.
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:)
2191906
I think the strength is controlled by how fast the baby/toddler suck on the straw. I would say medium at least. the straw goes all the way to the bottom of the bottle
1043108
So far I have not had any crack. The walls are thicker than your usually smaller straw. With this being said, I use to drink shakes and smoothies, not crafting. I took one and flattened it with my hands and it did not crack. I put it on the floor and stepped on it (I weigh ~200 lbs; muscle not the other stuff:-) )fairly hard a few times and it finally cracked. You be the judge. Maybe I have a future working for Consumer Reports:-)
1603970
Unfortunately no, it is very stubborn. If you don't have a small air nozzle handy to blow it in, I found that I keep butting on the valve and blowing until I find the sweet spot. Once I know I'm getting a good amount in then I clamp onto it with my teeth (not my lips) and blow until it is full. I believe I usually end up biting on the fabric portion since the valve is pretty deep. If you do this it usually only takes a couple breaths and is way easier than trying to pinch the valve with your fingers, especially because once it starts to get full it gets very difficult to hold your pinch, but the teeth won't let it escape. Unfortunately no, it is very stubborn. If you don't have a small air nozzle handy to blow it in, I found that I keep butting on the valve and blowing until I find the sweet spot. Once I know I'm getting a good amount in then I clamp onto it with my teeth (not my lips) and blow until it is full. I believe I usually end up biting on the fabric portion since the valve is pretty deep. If you do this it usually only takes a couple breaths and is way easier than trying to pinch the valve with your fingers, especially because once it starts to get full it gets very difficult to hold your pinch,... » Read More Unfortunately no, it is very stubborn. If you don't have a small air nozzle handy to blow it in, I found that I keep butting on the valve and blowing until I find the sweet spot. Once I know I'm getting a good amount in then I clamp onto it with my teeth (not my lips) and blow until it is full. I believe I usually end up biting on the fabric portion since the valve is pretty deep. If you do this it usually only takes a couple breaths and is way easier than trying to pinch the valve with your fingers, especially because once it starts to get full it gets very difficult to hold your pinch, but the teeth won't let it escape. « Show Less
1652257
Yes, it's like a spring clip. Don't try to snap it down too far. Snap it down until the lid closes. You will break it it you try to snap it further than it is meant to go. Hope this helps.
1058084
I haven't had a problem with a leaky straw. Whatever is left in the straw from the previous sip will come out, but that's been it for us. It is not that hard to get water out as long as you don't have it filled up all the way
267873
Yes. We quit using the straw, but now the gasket has come off and is incredibly hard to put back on. Now the cup leaks so cannot be used. Disappointed in this cup.
1087749
No it doesnt. Now if it gets hot the pressure builds up and some will come out the straw but thats it
1574625
The ball part of the straw can be pulled off. If you feel comfortable, you can take the ball off and cut the straw to the appropriate length and reinsert the ball. (I haven't tried this myself, but plan to for my 6 oz cup.
677553
No. It just bends when the top is close so nothing leaks out. But, other than that it's just a regular straw.
204024
I tried it today and you can but it's a little more difficult than I would prefer. The straw works great tho!
2030739
I push down on it a little bit and just twist the little plastic piece on top. It almost sounds like it's going to break but I have never had a problem.