CamelBak Kids Water Bottle Sharks Reviews Summary

Leakage

Pros:

• "If the valve is flipped closed no leaks."
• "Completely leakproof when shut and 90% leakproof if left open."
• "The only time it isn't leakproof is user error - if the mouthpiece isn't snapped shut, it will lightly leak."
• "When the mouthpiece is in the closed position the bottle has never leaked."
• "We have 4 of these and they don’t leak at all. Not a drop."
• "They are completely spill-proof & leakproof, our water bottles basically live on their sides on the floor and I haven't had to clean up a puddle yet."
• "This cup stands up to his little choppers and does not leak even when he tips it upside down and shakes it vigorously."

Cons:

• "The part you bite to drink will not stay in place through routine 3 year old usage... the bottle leaks EVERYWHERE."
• "Unfortunately the cup we received leaks, so it can’t be used."
• "All the water drains out in seconds. The whole bottle."
• "It now leaks continually and can not be used."
• "I was pretty disappointed to discover that the mouth piece doesn't fold down into the top of the lid."
• "The plug part of the straw to keep water in comes out very easily."
• "I really wanted to like this, but goodness gracious, this thing leaks HORRIBLY!!!"

Design and Quality

Pros:

• "Very durable, fun designs, pretty good on the leak proofness, easy enough for a 1 year old to drink from, all of my kids from 1 to 7 years old use them."
• "Great quality that all parts hold up to almost daily washing in the dishwasher."
• "The bottle appears to be made of polycarbonate or acrylic which is relatively stable under UV and can be placed in the dishwasher many times without problems."
• "CamelBak sip bottles are the best in the market."
• "Durable & adorable."
• "Terrific artwork and very good quality."
• "They are durable and withstand wash after wash in the dishwasher."

Cons:

• "This seems like a counterfeit, older model, or defective product."
• "A terrible invention; impossible to clean the mouthpiece and have it dry properly."
• "The most absolute worst thing, yuck builds up in the neck of the orange mouth piece. It's hard to clean."
• "The mouth piece is easily chewed, it is not reliable after 1-2 weeks of use."
• "The only thing that was a drawback for me is how fat/squatty it is."
• "This is our second camelback and I’m not impressed."
• "However, the spout is very filmsy and I have replaced 7 of them in a year."

Cleaning and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Parts come apart so very easy to keep clean."
• "We put all items on the top rack of the dishwasher to clean which is great."
• "Cleaning has been an absolute breeze."
• "Very easy to clean all parts."
• "Holds up great. Easy to take apart the pieces to wash."
• "The straw detaches for easy cleaning."
• "I love that they come completely apart to be cleaned in the dishwasher."

Cons:

• "For those people who review these saying they are difficult to clean thoroughly, they are!"
• "The bite valve grows mold really easily, you have to fully remove it to clean and check for mold but there is a little grey rubber piece in the lid that also grows mold and IS NOT REMOVABLE!"
• "The top spout is prone to mildew & is soooo hard to clean even with a small nipple brush."
• "Both leaked. The straw part broke right away on both and would fall in, also causing a serious choking hazard."
• "I see a lot of complaints about the bottle being moldy."
• "It got mold in it after the first use and wash I don't know how to keep it open to dry the inside thoroughly enough to not mold."
• "Also a pain in the neck to wash the silicone top of the straw."