I have ordered four of these items for my kids over the period of a year and am already prepared to purchase them a couple of more times.
As an experienced owner, I can tell what will happen during the life cycle of this bottle
1- Early days: You will be very happy for having bought the cutest straw bottle on the market. Skip hop is the leading producer of the most attractive child gadgets. They can be made sets starting from the fork to backpacks and kids really love the concept. I see that most kids in my son's daycare have some sort of skiphop items.
2- The straw will go off: That is the weakest link as stated my some reviewers. At some point you will notice that the straw is not in the place and at most cases you will not even be able to find it since your kid might have dropped it somewhere.
3- The colors will fade due to being frequently washed in the dishwasher. That time (after a couple of months of purchase) it will be still very functional so you may not care that much.
4- The cap that hides the pipette will be lost and pipette will stay exposed to outside which is the end of the life and there you need a new one.
This order of events happened to all my purchases. Apart from that, it may leak when turned upside down and shaked but you may complete the life cycle without experiencing this problem as well. My kids love these items and carry them everywhere we go. Therefore, I can not blame the company for not making more durable items (they survive pretty well considering the constant abuse from 2-3 years old kids).
Will keep buying as long as the below $6 price stays..
| Product Dimensions | 2.75 x 2.75 x 7 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 252304 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Material free | PVC Free, Phthalates Free, BPA Free |
| Care instructions | Before each use, clean product. Inspect & wash thoroughly before first use and after each use. Clean after each use, as soon as possible. Throw away at the first sign of damage or weakness. Do not freeze, microwave or boil. Dishwasher safe (top rack only) |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | 252304 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Is portable | No |
| Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
