Do make sure that they are drinking enough water when at school, at the park playing, or just running around home.
Water bottles matter, but not all water bottles are best for kids. Many parents are making their first steps into reusables, or reusable water bottles, as they are getting aware of bottled water's effect on the environment.
So, how does one choose one reusable water bottle that is safe for use, acts rightly, suitable, and fun to keep repeating? Here are some pointers worth considering when buying reusable water bottles for your kids.
1. Safety First: Dangers of Material Selection
Avoiding harmful effects of material types begins with selecting a kids’ bottle. Disregard single-use plastic water bottles as they can leach harmful chemicals when heated and age. Instead look for the following:
BPA-Free Plastics: Ensure labeled plastic options are BPA free to avoid any exposure to toxins.
Silicon Spouts or Straws: Single use soft food grade silicone spouts are safe for growing teeth and age gums as they are gentle.
Read instructions and go with bottles that are labeled made using food grade materials safe for children.
2. Optimal Use for Tiny Hands
Kids require bottles that are simple to grasp, open, and drink from without assistance. Look for features like:
One Handed Flip Tops or Push Buttons: Designed features that can keep kids hydrated without any difficulty.
Leak Proof Lids: Nobody loves a drenched schoolbag. Seek out styles that close firmly.
Lightweight Design: Stainless steel bottles are useful but should not be overly heavy for young children to carry around throughout the day.
The bottle is even more useful if it can neatly slip into their lunch pack or side pocket of their backpack.
3. Fun Designs That Kids Love
The most effective bottle is the one your child is most eager to utilize. That’s where creativity comes in! Consider a bottle that has:
Vibrant Color Combinations and Captivating Designs: Animals, cartoons, dinosaurs, stars literally anything that reflects your child’s interests.
Add-On Customizable Features: Some brands design stickers or name tags as well as changeable liners which enhance the personal touch of the bottle.
Glow-in-the-dark or color-changing effects: These playful features can make hydration more exciting.
Children are enthusiastic about using the bottle which motivates them to carry it with them daily.
4. Durability is Key
Kids drop things frequently. A reusable bottle needs to withstand everyday hard-and-tumble without breaking or leaking. Stainless metallic bottles with a powder-lined finish tend to final longer and resist scratches.
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Shatterproof Materials
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Sturdy Handles or Carry Loops
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Dishwasher-Safe Parts for less complicated cleansing
5. Reusable and Eco-Friendly
Reusable bottles are convenient and fun for kids, but they will also promote sustainability lessons at an early age. Advise them that their bottle is helpful to the planet and reduces plastic use. It's one small step towards a more sustainable planet and kids love to feel they've done something important.
The Loch Kids Collection: A Blend of Style and Safety
At Loch we have developed reusable water bottles that are ideal for parents as well as children. Our kids have water bottles that have fun colors, easy to hold silicone handles, light-weight, BPA-free, and leak-proof. Our water bottles are fun enough to be your kids next favorite friend and rugged enough for all the elements of everyday expeditions.
