How to choose the right water bottle for children?
A good water bottle is something a child uses almost every single day. It should be easy to drink from, leak-proof in their backpack, and durable enough to go to daycare, school, sports practice, and on outings.
But which water bottle should you choose? Should you choose an insulated or non-insulated bottle? Is stainless steel better than plastic? And which bottle is best suited for the youngest children?
Here is our best advice.
Why choose a stainless steel water bottle?
All the water bottles we carry at Lev Logisk are made of stainless steel. Many parents prefer steel to plastic because the material is durable, long-lasting, and does not absorb taste or smell in the same way that plastic can.
A stainless steel water bottle can be used for many years, and several of the brands we carry offer spare parts so that the bottle can be repaired instead of replaced.
Benefits of a steel water bottle:
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Durable and hard-wearing
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Does not absorb taste or smell
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BPA-free
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Long lifespan
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A good alternative to disposable bottles
Which water bottle is best suited for children under 3 years old?
This is perhaps the question we get most often.
For children between 1 and 2 years old, we often recommend Pura. The bottles are designed with young children in mind and come with different spouts that can be changed as the child grows.
Many parents also like that the bottles have very few parts and are easy to keep clean.
As the child approaches 3 years of age, they can often use most types of water bottles. At that point, it becomes more important to consider size, weight, and which drinking solution the child prefers.
Water bottle for starting daycare
When a child is about to start daycare, there is a lot to think about. It is easy to be unsure about which water bottle is best suited.
For most daycare children, we recommend looking for:
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A bottle that is leak-proof
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A bottle the child can manage to use themselves
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Materials that can withstand daily use
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A size that suits the child's age
Many parents choose a slightly smaller bottle for the youngest children, while older daycare children can often manage just fine with larger models.
Insulated or non-insulated water bottle?
Both can be good choices.
An insulated water bottle keeps drinks cold longer on warm days and can be practical on outings or in the summer heat.
A non-insulated bottle is often lighter and can be a good choice for the youngest children.
What suits best therefore depends on the child's age and how the bottle will be used.
Leak-proof water bottle
There are few things more frustrating than a water bottle that leaks in a backpack.
All the water bottles we carry are designed to be leak-proof when used and closed correctly. At the same time, it is important to remember that seals and lids are wear parts that should be checked regularly.
If the bottle starts to leak after prolonged use, it is often enough to replace a seal or another spare part.
Which size should you choose?
There is no one size that fits all children.
As a rule of thumb:
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350–500 ml is often well suited for the youngest children
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500–750 ml is often well suited for school children
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Older children may benefit from larger bottles, especially during sports or long days
The most important thing is that the bottle does not become so large that it is heavy and difficult to handle.
We only carry brands from reputable manufacturers
At Lev Logisk, you will find water bottles from, among others:
All have been selected with a focus on quality, functionality, and materials we can stand behind.
Which water bottle is best?
There is no one water bottle that suits all children.
For the youngest, we often recommend Pura. For older children, the choice is more about size, whether the bottle should be insulated or not, and which drinking solution the child likes best.
The most important thing is that the child gets a bottle that is easy to use, leak-proof, and durable enough to go along on the small and large adventures of everyday life.