Let's face it: Your kids go through more beverages in a day than your average pro athlete. And just like runners in a marathon, they leave tons of cups behind in their quest for hydration. (Seriously, I once counted six glasses on my daughter's desk. Like, why?) Getting your little drink monster their own reusable water bottle can go a long way to help this problem — but more importantly, they're a super convenient way to keep your child hydrated at school, sports games, and even trips to the park.
Reusable water bottles are now one of those absolute necessities for everyone in the family, but while all of them help reduce our carbon footprint, they're unfortunately not all as reliable as you'd think. That's why we spent the time finding the best water bottles for kids, no matter the activity that they'll be lugging it to and from.
Check out our favorite kids’ water bottles that are cute, fun, and — most important of all — don’t leak.
What little unicorn lover wouldn't want to bring her water to school in a bottle like this? Staying hydrated has never felt so magical. We love the push to open top. No more lint-filled straws. Plus, unicorns are so trendy, your kid will take it with her everywhere she goes.
This is the actual water bottle my tween and teen kids use. It's dishwasher-safe, keeps drinks cold all day long, and the straw doesn't pick up on flavors and scents like many other plastic straws tend to do. It's easy, comes in great patterns, and my kids adore it — and I know yours will too.
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Best Size
Zak Designs 12-Ounce Durable Stainless Steel Kids’ Water Bottle
If, like me, you've ever spent a disproportionate amount of time trying to get a water bottle to fit in a cup holder, this water bottle is the one you want. It has a slim, cup-sized base that fits right into your kids' car seat cup holder or your own.
It's a classic for a reason. It doesn't leak, it's the best for sports, and honestly? It doesn't hurt if your kid drops it on your foot, which is crucial because it can and will happen.
Also, this is the one you will steal to take to the gym when your kids aren't using it. It's just that good. Plus, cheap enough that everyone can get one.
Go ahead and take a sip. Instead of a straw, kids drink out of a small spout, sized just right for their tiny mouths. The spout cover protects it from dirt and germs, and it provides a secure, spill-free seal.
S’ip by S’well boasts perhaps the prettiest water bottles we’ve ever seen — just let your sweetie pick out their favorite design. What’s more, these bottles feature a double-wall-lined interior design to keep water cold without condensation forming on the outside.
This collapsible water bottle is so easy to take to school, a friend's house, or camp! Kids love showing the unique design off to their friends, too, because the bottle is completely collapsible when it's empty — which is even more of a reason to drink every last drop.
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Best Graphic Water Bottle
Thermos Funtainer Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle With Straw (12-Ounce)
We're totally obsessed with this Minecraft water bottle that'll stay tightly shut, even when it gets thrown into the locker. The vacuum-seal feature makes sure your kid's drink stays as chilly as possible throughout the day. The Creeper will remind your kid to keep on sipping.
Here's a spill-proof option for little ones in pre-K. Your tot gets a big-kid cup that still has a fun and age-appropriate design, thanks to the colorful critters on the front, while the straw flips down under the lid to seal it closed. It's also the perfect kids' water bottle for transitioning your child away from their sippy cup.
Featuring CamelBak's signature bite valve, the intuitive design is simple for kids to use. Bite it slightly to open up the hole, and sip as you would out of a straw. It self-seals after every sip to prevent drips and spills.
Designed with kids in mind, this bottle is made from durable stainless steel that can withstand falls and drops, and it'll keep drinks cold for up to 10 hours. The pop-up straw opens with just a push of the button.
If you prefer that your kid drink out of glass but don't want to worry about it breaking, check out Life Factory. Their thick glass bottles are covered in a protective silicone sleeve, which also helps slippery fingers get a grip.
Cat BowenParenting EditorCat Bowen is the parenting editor at BestProducts.com where she researches all of the best products for families from pre-conception through their teen years, focusing on matching scientific evidence with real-life needs.
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