https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 06:38:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836210 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:47:21 +0000 merriment 2836210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the same one as @anagram (the funtainer with spout instead of straw) and have had no issues. My daughter has a cup holder on the side of her backpack, so having the button pushed and all the water drain out isn't likely to happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836208 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:38:11 +0000 Anagram 2836208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: we've never had a leak. I read that one review that said they've had the button pushed and all thebwater comes out, but we've used it daily for an entire school year and that has never happened to us. Maybe they got a faulty one--I just went to buy a new one for DD2, and I did pick up one that didn't close properly on top, so I just returned it for one that wasn't broken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836154 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:27:42 +0000 NorthStar 2836154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Does it leak at all? I find it odd that you can only buy that kind of Thermos cup at target? My daughter wants another Thermos one and that might be a good way to go (without the straw). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836131 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:20:11 +0000 808love 2836131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tiger </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836075 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:27:01 +0000 Anagram 2836075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thermos Funtainer with spout instead of straw. It can't mold--we've been using it the last year and it's our favorite one (I feel like we buy them all). </p> [attach=2976/18/pcg111.337x600.IMG_5734.PNG] [attach=2976/18/pcg112.337x600.IMG_5735.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2836069 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:00:51 +0000 Mrsbells 2836069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: we like camelbak the best but also have some contigo bottles. Contigo is great but the straw comes loose after a while. The camelbak is the best in my opinion but we use the contigo when they are younger since you just push a button to release the spout </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835900 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 06:28:36 +0000 milano14 2835900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This one from Contigo:<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BD0QZ4U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BD0QZ4U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a><br /> There is no place for mold to grow because you can reach every part of it to clean it. And it doesn't leak. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835877 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 02:54:56 +0000 lamariniere 2835877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a Contigo, but I'm not sure which model. We have had good luck with it not leaking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835850 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:51:50 +0000 MamaCate 2835850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the pbk one that matches the lunch boxes and backpack and I have been pleasantly surprised. It is insulated, easy to clean and held up all year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835839 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:24:56 +0000 pinkb 2835839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love the thermos funtainers cause it keeps their water cold. And we have had them over 2 years with no mold issues at all. We have 8 and only put water in them, cleaned in the dishwasher. We had used the camelbak eddies for a long time but found mold in the lids, under the piece on the lid that the mouth piece flips down on. Camelbak send replacement lids but I gave up on them because there is no way to clean that piece, you can remove it but it doesn't stay put very well it you try to reattach it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835828 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:10:02 +0000 MamaG 2835828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our Kinder teacher had a very specific request. Sport top and sweat proof. We use polar water bottles now as they fit that bill. Our 3.5 year old even uses them. Love ‘em. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835810 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:30:17 +0000 Silva 2835810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>insulated klean kanteen </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835808 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:20:23 +0000 lindseykaye 2835808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: We also use the Camelbak Eddy kids - I love that I can take it fully apart, wash by hand and put in the dishwasher, and can order replacement parts on amazon (like when my kid decided chewing on the mouthpieces was a fun habit).<br /> They also come in super cute designs - mermaids, llamas, xmas elves, unicorns, etc. We have 5 or 6 now and it's easy to rotate thru the week with a clean one every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835791 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:20:12 +0000 PurplePeony 2835791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD and I both LOVE our Liberty bottles. They come in multiple sizes, awesome designs and the non-insulated ones are made in the USA (they have an insulated version too, but I’m not sure where it’s manufactured...but made here was a big plus for me so I have the originals). You can buy an extra pack of straws for the sport tops, though we haven’t needed to switch ours yet, or use without a straw. I’m a big fan of both the bottles and the company itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835779 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:35:33 +0000 PinkElephant 2835779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started with the Camelbak Eddy Kids and love them. For summer camp, I "upgraded" DD1 (6 years) to the adult-sized contigo spout bottle also mentioned on this thread, just so she wouldn't have to refill as often. But I think that size would be overkill for K, and be unnecessarily heavy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835775 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:23:22 +0000 macintosh 2835775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Contigo just revamped their Gizmo bottle for kids. DS loves it - he sleeps with it at night :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835764 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:15:16 +0000 mediagirl 2835764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Cereal: we use this one too and have had no problems. We have had it for a year and no mold. </p> <p>We also recently got a Bubba Flo. The top is a little difficult to use but it's been great for camp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835761 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:08:04 +0000 Iced Tea 2835761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been using the Camelbak Eddy Kids bottles for a year and a half. I just bought replacements for all the bite valves, because my one year old thought it was funny to stick her finger inside and broke the seals. I appreciate that you can replace that part since it is the only part that has broken on any of our 8 bottles. </p> <p>We use them for water only and clean with the straw brush every time. I'm personally not okay with putting anything but water in a straw cup because I imagine it's not possible to scrub every crevice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835731 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:15:14 +0000 Mrs. Cereal 2835731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been using the contigo autospout. The whole straw mechanism can be removed to clean it. They are pretty great and super sturdy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835727 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:11:34 +0000 kiddosc 2835727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use super basic sport water bottles that we get for free at the local 4th of July parade every year passed out by the local high school football team. :silly: They hold up great, I don't stress if they get lost, minimal parts, super easy to clean. </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Squeeze-Plastic-Bottles-Bpa-free/dp/B0154T5QYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1532448585&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=Sports+Squeeze+Plastic+Water+Bottles+Push%2Fpull+Cap+20+Ounce+Bpa-free+Set+8" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Squeeze-Plastic-Bottles-Bpa-free/dp/B0154T5QYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1532448585&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=Sports+Squeeze+Plastic+Water+Bottles+Push%2Fpull+Cap+20+Ounce+Bpa-free+Set+8</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835721 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:02:23 +0000 dolphin 2835721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @Bluebonnet: I know I was so bummed! I even ordered replacement straws. It looks a little black when I look inside the straw. Just very little but I have a hard time cleaning it even with a straw brush. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835717 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:56:30 +0000 Mrs D 2835717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Kleen Kanteen... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835716 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:54:38 +0000 Bluebonnet 2835716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: I was about to recommend the Fogo thermos. We haven't had any mold issues (despite a few years of heavy use). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835714 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:50:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2835714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw really? I love those and never have an issue! I like that they're minimal parts, you can see everything (so no hiding mold) and can reach and clean everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/water-bottle-for-kindergarten#post-2835711 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:46:25 +0000 dolphin 2835711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using Foogo Thermo straw bottle for awhile and noticed the straw gets a little black/moldy. Looking to get a new straw bottle for DD when she starts Kindergarten. Which one do you use? </p>