The 10 Best Water Bottles For Kids
Editor's Notes
October 08, 2019:
When evaluating the best water bottles for kids, we looked for child-friendly features, like ease of opening and leak resistance. We also prioritized ones that are easy to clean.
The Nalgene Grip-N-Gulp meets and exceeds all this criteria, with a comfortable sipping valve that doesn't need to be opened or closed, and may only leak if the child turns it upside down and shakes really hard. It's top rack dishwasher safe without tiny crevices to clean and it even has an indented middle to make it friendly for little hands.
While it's recommended to hand wash the Thermos Funtainer, there aren't a lot of complicated valves and pieces to take apart. Plus kids really like the soft straw and parents love that the straw is completely protected from dirt and germs when it's enclosed in the lid.
We also included a few choices better suited to school-age children like the Zulu Torque and the Water Fit Wide Mouth. Both of these require a little more dexterity to open, and if your child doesn't lose it first, there options have a more mature look and could last them into their teen years.