Having a decent water bottle is key to ensuring the kids take in a sufficient amount of water on a daily basis. Once a child likes their
water bottle, they will use it for almost any occasion. Sometimes getting more than one of the same is necessary just in case the other one goes missing or gets broken.
Considering that there are tons of water bottles in the market to choose from, its hard to select which ones are good. So we pulled out 10 of the most wanted (by kids) leak proof, easy-to-clean and absolutely durable water bottles you might want to get this year.
|1. The 2 in 1 Bottle - Contigo Sip & Snack Autospout Jet Tumbler
Parents, you are going to love this clever Contigo Water Bottle! It was designed to ensure the kids stay hydrated and no more missed snacks ever again. You can pack little cheeky snacks like pretzels, cereal, or sliced grapes in the 118ml compartment. Its one-touch pop-up spout is also easy for kids to sip their drinks.
Spills, what spills? You no longer have to worry about that either. Its spill-proof valve system means no leaks in the bag, even when you turn the bottle upside down.
If you are worried about germs or dirt from the spout, the bottle comes with a spout protector. And when it is time to clean, the straw can be twisted apart. Parents rejoice! Suitable for ages 3 and above.
|2. Lids are Sealed - Contigo West Loop Autoseal Mug
Absolutely suitable for your cool teenage kids (and you!). Have you seen its urban-modern shape and colours? They come in Monaco Blue, Jade, Matte Black, Watermelon and Violet. Its one-handed drinking is designed for an easy snug in your hands when you grip it. You will also love its easy one-push button to pour and drink.
This double wall insulated mug traps heat even after the first pour. Its Autoseal technology ensures that your drinks don’t spill. And the fact that it has features that keep mobility in mind, we love that Contigo considers the hygiene aspect after use too. The lid can completely pop open without separating other parts of the lid in order to clean.
No more misplaced parts! Since the lid was designed that way, they made sure that you can clean the nooks and crannies that you would normally not be able to reach in a lid. We recommend you take a look at their cleaning and care guide on how to clean Contigo bottles.
|3. Bottle Ingenuity - Zoku Stainless Steel Bottle 500ml
Meet Zoku bottle. In our previous Top 10 Ideas to Help with Kids Who are Fussy Eaters article, we talked about Zoku’s adorable popsicle mould, which in our opinion was a genius and fun tool to help with kid’s fruit intake. The Zoku Stainless Steel is no different. Another essential with important features that can ensure the kids drink enough water or stay hydrated throughout the day.
Did you know that it was designed to take a hit too? Yes, it is pretty much indestructible and super easy to carry around. Since it is made from food-grade 18/8 stainless steel that is both BPA and Phthalate Free, it doesn’t discharge flavours, and doesn’t shatter or rust.
They come in 3 different sizes, 350ml (for the younger kids), 500ml and 750ml (for you and your teenagers). Then again, anyone in the Zoku (means family in Japanese) can use any size. Each bottle arrives with a soft paracord lanyard that you can slide out easily through a tiny opening at the cap. For in-depth cleaning simply disassemble the cover of the cap, the paracord and the silicone seal.
|4. No Worries, CamelBak has Your Back! - CamelBak Eddy Kids 400ml
The CamelBak Eddy has a wide range of adorable kid-friendly designed bottles. All the bottles under the range were carefully engineered to fit small hands. A special feature incorporated was its simplified stem and straw that is child-safe. Kids can seamlessly snap open and close the spout.
What about cleaning you ask? The straw and spout can be pulled apart for thorough cleaning. Speaking of which, parents may want to consider the cleaning task of the straw. Some reviewers find it difficult to clean the mould, but others think there is a simple solution - clean it with a slim straw or a bottle brush.
A lot of brushes can fit the spout too. The key take away here is you need to consistently clean the straws, daily to avoid mould build up. And if you have a chewer in your midst (because kids tend to use their teeth when sipping), you can buy the Bite Valve on its own to replace the damaged spout.
|5. That Spunky Contigo Gizmo Flip Autospout
A spill-proof sidekick you will approve of for your kids, especially with the improved straw design. This Contigo has a contraption that keeps the straw snapped into the lid. And with its wide variety of spunky and fun prints, the bottle is absolutely suitable for kids who are always on the go and are weathering off to soccer practice or ballet.
You’ll find that the tethered straw connected to the spout, is a great feature to have because it will never be misplaced. The bottle also includes a spill-proof valve. So, if the bottle is turned upside down your drinks won’t spill (even when the spout is open).
|6. Bottles that Mirror the Personality - Avanti Fluid Vacuum Bottle 350ml
Did we mention we have a thing for Avanti water bottles? Look at the many prints and colours they came up with. Mermaid, Dinosaur, Ballerina and well, you need to have a look at them yourself in our Avanti category.
If you are looking for something that is easy to clean, will keep your drink cold (or hot) for more than your kids sleeping hours, and one that doesn’t cost you a bomb, these Avanti bottles could be just the right bottle you need to buy.
Right now you can get one of these 350ml insulated stainless steel water bottles on our Everten site for only $18.95. The size is great for kids and if you want the same bottle for yourself, we have them in 500ml size too. Other water bottles similar to this (ahem, S’Well) will cost you a bit more. It is a matter of design preference between the two brands.
|7. Hot Summer Staples for Smoothies - Thermos FUNtainer Stainless Steel
These FUNtainers are great for HOT days. When preparing smoothies or other cold drinks for the kids, FUNtainers are great at keeping the drinks cold for a long time. Although standard sized ice cubes may not fit, you can pre-prep cold drinks and smoothies with crushed ice, and then later store them in this bottle. It is great at keeping your drinks cold for up to 24 hours - and bits of your crushed ice may be visible after many hours.
The good news is FUNtainer doesn’t produce condensation. So if wet bottles are your kid’s pet peeve you should consider this bottle for them. Plus, the straw is a great feature to have especially for the cold drinks. But be cautious about storing hot drinks in this FUNtainer. Check out our Thermos collection of solid colours with licensed characters below.
|8. When You Prefer a Glass Option - Avanti Silicone Covered Drinking Bottle
A great alternative to plastic bottles that we trust. It is also great for someone who doesn’t quite fancy stainless steel bottles. The glass is made from 100% Borosilicate, making it a solid bottle. And compared to conventional glass, it is actually 25% lighter. Great for carrying in backpacks.
We find that it’s minimalistic look, along with its multiple choice of solid coloured silicone covers would appeal more to high schoolers. The silicone cover doesn’t just have an extra thick base to absorb shock, it is also designed with tear-dropped wholes for a secure grip.
Better yet, at a price of $17.95, the bottle includes 2 types of lid. If you and the kids love a good clean sip, you can use the lid that has a flip-on spout with a straw attached. Love drinking from a wider mouth opening instead? Simply switch to the screw top lid. To avoid misplace of the lids, Avanti made sure to attach both lids together to one chain.
|9. Roadtrip Buddy for Youngsters - Thermos Foogo Stainless Steel Bottle
Bring this out to the park, a picnic, or to school. Foogo by Thermos has a 250ml capacity that is ideal for kids 18 months and above. But that is not the only size available on Everten. Thermos made sure there is another size for 6 months plus babies (210ml), the Thermos Foogo Stainless Steel Cup complete with a soft sippy spout and two side handles, so your babies can easily hold the cup.
Just like the FUNtainers, the Foogo stainless steel bottles are BPA Free and when your contents are cold, it doesn’t create condensation on the surface of the bottle, which by the way can be irritating for some kids. So thermos has that issue pretty much covered. Not forgetting the super easy button release lid that was designed thoughtfully for little grubby hands and for youngsters who still needs a little help avoiding spilling their drinks. The lid opens up to a pop-up silicone straw too!
Did we mention Foogo has a removable and interchangeable parts ideal for your kid's different phases of growth? Yes, they do.
|10. Keeping Active Kids Hydrated - Oasis Stainless Steel Sports Bottle
Let your kids try this bottle— one of the most durable options in the market especially when you have seen your active kids trying to take a drink during break time at soccer practice. They will appreciate the fact that they can easily grab the bottle from the bench, drink from the flip-up sipper spout, put it back and get back into the field.
You can prepare cold fruit juices for the kid’s practice during summer and still have it cold and fresh up to 12 hours. Thanks to its double wall insulated stainless steel wall. Great for adults to bring to it to spin class or when working out at the gym too!
Remember to hand wash only.
Now that you have the kid's water bottle all sorted, you might like our range of water bottles and reusable cups that you can bring to work. From insulated stainless steels to glass bottles that are lightweight - featuring Corckcicle, S'Well, Robert Gordon's Journey drinking bottle and so much more!
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