- From preschool to college, all students need to stay hydrated to perform their best in school, and no student should be found without their water bottle close by.
- We bring you cute designs and easy sipping for preschoolers and durable, insulated bottles for college students - we've brought you the best pick for each school age group.
- For elementary school we recommend the Thermos FUNtainer Bottle, while the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth is our top pick for college students.
Water bottles are a staple - pretty much every student carries one. When I was in school in the '90s and early 2000s, hardly any kids carried water bottles, and if they did, there was nothing fancy about them. As a former high school teacher, though, over the past few years, almost every student in my classroom carried a water bottle.
Water bottles have become much more than a container for water. Most students have water bottles with cute designs or interesting features like built-in fruit infusers. The right water bottle makes a statement and will earn students plenty of compliments from friends and strangers alike.
Among my friends and family, I'm known for constantly drinking water (imagine how much fun it must be go on a road trip with me). My house is always littered with water bottles, so I've done my fair share of testing. When I was in college, I threw a water bottle into my backpack and it leaked all over my 3,500 page Shakespeare anthology. Don't worry. I've learned from my mistakes, and I now properly vet every single water bottle I buy.
One important thing to note about our picks: The majority of them are stainless steel because it's a safe material to store water, and it helps keep water cold. However, some schools only allow water in clear bottles, so be sure to check with the school's policy before you buy a water bottle for your child.
I've combined my own experience with water bottles, my observations of my students' water bottles, and countless roundups and reviews to bring you the best options for each age group. Another quick note to keep in mind about our picks: Many of these bottles are available in multiple sizes, so we picked the size we feel best fits the age group.
Here are our top picks for the best kids' water bottles for school in 2019:
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