this is my daily drink pitcher for my family of 5. it's sturdy and reliable. dishwasher safe. can handle all sorts of kid hands tugging on it. we wash it every third day in the dishwasher and replace it every five or six years after daily use. not that it breaks down, just the seal is a little leaky after so much use. they haven't changed the product much in the 15 years we've been using it. it's reliable and does what we need it to.