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Silicone vs Glass straws

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Glowque · 31/03/2021 08:39

Hello! I just wondered if anyone had a preference and if you would recommend them? Thanks!

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lucysmam · 31/03/2021 09:47

We have both. I don't use them but the girls do (dd2 even likes one with a cuppa Hmm). They prefer the glass ones since we got them (Poundland had 4 for £1 the other week, with a little brush to clean them).

Hazelnutlatteplease · 31/03/2021 10:47

Metal

VictoriaBun · 31/03/2021 10:50

We bought Sho stainless steel ones which come in a pouch and a brush for cleaning. However, you definitely can't use for not drinks . Ouch !

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Crayfishforyou · 31/03/2021 11:08

We use stainless steel ones as they are bomb proof and can go through the dishwasher

amusedbush · 31/03/2021 18:46

I use silicone but I’m autistic and I can’t bear the feeling of a solid straw. Metal is particularly bad - I can’t even drink out of a metal cup/flask 🤢

HoneysuckIejasmine · 31/03/2021 18:47

Stainless steel.

Soubriquet · 31/03/2021 18:50

Silicone

I love my straws.

jay55 · 31/03/2021 18:56

I got some silicone ones and hate them, they're just too narrow and squishy.

Caramelsmadfuzzytail · 31/03/2021 19:17

Metal, with a dinky bottle brush to clean them.

Sniv · 31/03/2021 19:21

Silicone, definitely. So much nicer to drink out of than metal - I often had the feeling I might damage my teeth on the metal ones, though I'm not sure that's a realistic fear or not.

Ilovecreamycoffee · 31/03/2021 19:59

I have a selection of reusable straws and I love them. I have silicone and stainless steel. I started drinking coffee from a stainless straw and I love it. My teeth look better. Still not great mind you but so much more better. The stainless steel straws are my favourite because they come in different lengths and also different shapes - straight/bended.

justpoppy · 31/03/2021 20:18

We have glass ones. They’re great and come out of the dishwasher sparkling clean. They came with a little cleaning brush but I’ve never had to use it.

MildredPuppy · 31/03/2021 20:22

My son chipped his tooth on the metal one.

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