Spiderman Funtainer Bottle
by Nissan
Product Summary
Manufacturer: NissanBrand: Thermos
Release Date: 2012-04-20
Model: F4012SP6
Color: Multiple
Product features:
- Thermax double wall vacuum insulation for maximum cold temperature retention
- Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior
- Hygienic push button lid with pop-up straw and integrated carry handle
- Keeps cold 12 hours
- 12-ounce capacity
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Spiderman Funtainer Bottle
Customer Review: Best out there for cold drinks.
Summary: 5 Stars
There is a major hassle getting these clean. I wash these in the dishwasher too, they are certainly a nuisance to disassemble and position properly in the dishwasher, but there isn't anything out there that isn't. Once washed, the metal containers go into the freezer so that it is ready for drinks in the morning. The caveat with this method is that as the liquid starts to warm up a bit during the day, pressure builds and liquid can shoot out if you open the lid too quickly...minor issue.
The bottom half of the straw is polypropylene, the sippy part is silicone and there is a silicone ring sealing the lid to the container. All these parts need to be disassembled gently for cleaning. If you yank and pull, the silicone straw can rip, its happened to me once, but I've learned to twist rather than yank. As for the general durability of the straw? Its fine. You just have to watch your kids and explain to them that its not a good idea to chew on things that isn't food and then replace the straws as soon as they show teeth marks. My kids use to chew the heck out of the playtex straw sippy cups too, but they are older now and we no longer have this issue.
When assembling the parts together, you must be sure to line the sipping straw to the front where the lid clamps down, this will also cover the air pressure release hole so that nothing leaks. Otherwise it will leak, but once positioned, it isn't likely to budge out of position. So just be careful to position it properly. Our containers never leak once I figured this out.
Sometimes I'll add a couple of ice cubes to their milk or drinks to keep it extra cold. Lately I started bagging their containers in the NYBUILT neoprene bags for the 1 liter size bottles before putting into their insulated lunch bags. It keeps everything extra cold for a long time. This way if my kids don't finish their milk at lunch, they can still sip cold milk after school. Otherwise the milk will warm up if the container is half empty.
The straws do become stained and they do wear out after repeated use. I purchase extra sets directly from Thermos for a dollar a set. This includes the top and bottom portion of the straw. I'll purchase a half dozen at a time and start fresh every school year.
Btw, keep the straws away from the dishwasher if you are cleaning anything with tomato sauce, the tomato pigments are highly attracted to plastic and can stain the insides of the straws.
If you are trying to avoid using bpa plastic products out there to transport drinks, you can't go wrong with these. I've purchased 7 of these over the last 4 years and use it daily for my kid's milk for school.
It sounds crazy that I go through this daily so my kids can take milk to school, especially since the school provides milk practically for free, and I can afford to buy the tetra pak milks.
But I am very particular. I insist on Organic, Grass Pastured, non UHT, Whole milk. Since my kids drink so much milk, its the best I can do for them and there is no other way for me to provide it without these containers. To try and avoid the daily hassle of disassembling and cleaning ---- I've looked high and low for alternatives --but this is it.
update --- 10/06/08
I went to get the star wars design b/c my kids are crazy for star wars just realized that thermos has updated the design of the thermos. its a little easier to clean now. 2 pieces instead of 3 and much easier to remove.
Description of Spiderman Funtainer Bottle
Since inventing the vacuum bottle more than 100 years ago, Thermos innovations have become an essential part of American life. Whether you're packing a school lunch, going to practice or a game, on a family outing, or relaxing at home, the Thermos Funtainer bottle is the most dependable way to keep your child's beverages colder and fresher for longer. BPA free and easy to clean, Funtainer bottles have a 12-Ounce capacity and are designed to keep liquids cold for up to 12 hours. Made of unbreakable stainless steel with TherMax vacuum insulation, this bottle features a push button lid and pop up strawKitchen Storage & Organization
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