Ello 12oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle

We needed a new water bottle that had the mouthpiece covered (a camp requirement); my kid's friends had this one, so she wanted it, too. She loves it because it is cute, but it does indeed LEAK. I am an experimental scientist, I know about O-rings and such, and nothing I've tried stops it from leaking when on its side. Also, once the mouthpiece has been taken out (or comes out by accident while you're replacing the straw after washing - the design for those two being put back together is not ideal), it's pretty hard to seat back in, because it's in a narrow space and it's hard to push something soft back in there sufficiently. Also, the plastic parts scratch easily and then collect dirt in the scratches, but those are just cosmetic issues. Fortunately, my kid doesn't throw it around like some other reviewers' children, so it hasn't broken, yet. I do like that's it's steel and BPA-free, and the mouthpiece is silicone, so the only plastic part that touches the drinks is the straw. We only put water in it, but even water will grow mold after awhile, especially after mouth germs hang out in the mouthpiece and straw, so not taking it apart to thoroughly clean on occasion isn't an option. Though maybe if you didn't, it wouldn't begin to leak from the lock and latch as soon. I won't buy this brand again.

I didn't experience any leaking when the lid would close properly, but it stopped latching securely after about three months of use, and now it doesn't latch at all. It's a shame because my son really likes it and it's so easy to clean.

Super cute stainless steel bottle however, it leaks and is not waterproof at all. For the price point, I expect more durability!

Drop this on the floor for the first time and the top broke. We tried to work with it but she dropped it a second time and it broke into smaller pieces. Such a shame because it's so cute and she loved this design.

My daughter dropped this on our carpet and the cap broke, just like the other one star review. It is unusable now because it is so sharp. Awfully disappointing for the 18.99 I paid for it after one day of use.

Does the job but the lid broke within a month of owning it. Not suited for children that throw things….definitely not worth the price tag

Spills everywhere! The cap will be closed and if it tips on its side it leaks all over.

This water bottle locks, has a squishy easy to clean straw and is mostly made out of stainless steel. Durable and adorable. Definitely worth it imo, we got it as a special gift.

This is really a cute bottle but it's plastic on the top. My grandson dropped it on the floor and plastic part broke off. So frustrating.

Drinks stay cold. The size fits perfectly in the car seat cup holders. Love the soft straws and lock feature. Other reviews complain of leaking. I've had no issue unless I fill it too full.

The latch broke the first time we used it. It’s unusable now because it literally pours all the water out into my son’s backpack now. Such a bummer because it’s so cute!

Hands down my 2 year old daughter’s favorite cup. Also my favorite, because it doesn’t leak, and has a lid to cover the straw. It’s super easy to clean, we only use it for water - but have had zero issues with it. Easy enough for our daughter to open and close by herself. Keeps her drink cold, and adorable to top it off! Highly recommend!

Bought two of these and they are both broken 2 months later. If you have a kid that drops things easily or will randomly decide to chuck something at the ground the top plastic piece is too fragile to survive. Otherwise worked fine and appreciated the dishwasher safe ability.

My daughter has had this for months and absolutely loves it!! Ours DOES NOT leak so maybe those that do leak aren’t putting all the components back in correctly. Extremely happy with it and buying another one!!

This is not worth it! Read everyone’s reviews and just listen, this thing freaking leaks CRAZY! Normally I’m ok with water bottle leaking a little but this one was insane. I always hand wash it so I could only imagine how much more worse it could be if you put it in the dish washer.

ITS SO UNBELIEVABLY LEAKY EVEN WHEN CLOSED UNBELIEVABLY TIGHT

My toddler picked this out, I liked that it is insulated and stainless steel. However, it leaks like crazy. Don’t tip it over or it will get your kids stuff wet in their backpack. Very frustrating for a water bottle that costs almost $20. Not worth the money.

Leaks like crazy don’t do it

My daughter was so excited to have this as her new school water bottle and our way out on her first day of school it dropped and the plastic on the cap broke.. it’s cheaply made if it can’t take a 3 ft fall, so if your child is perfect, go for it. The plastic is sharp so be careful with those little fingers. Save your money buy something more durable.

It is of good material and does what it suppose to