11 water bottles to keep your kids hydrated this school year

Ensure your kids stay hydrated during the day.  (iStock)

Water, the unsung hero of the school day, often gets overshadowed by flashy sports and energy drinks. However, keeping kids hydrated (with water) is key to maintaining their concentration and energy levels during long school days. 

According to Johns Hopkins, kids should drink one eight-ounce glass of water for each year of their age until they're eight years old. After that, they should drink eight eight-ounce glasses daily. So, if you have a six-year-old, for example, they should be drinking six eight-ounce glasses of water. Keeping a water bottle in their backpack ensures your child gets the right amount of water each day.  

Thankfully, with an array of innovative and appealing water bottles on the market, it's never been easier to find a bottle that your child will love and, more importantly, use.

Owala FreeSip: $29.98

Owalas are all the rage, so get in on the trend.  (Amazon)

Owalas are taking TikTok by storm, and for good reason. The Owala FreeSip is a sleek-looking bottle that offers a straw or the ability to take a swig by tipping it back. It competes in size with the well-known Stanley but takes up less space in a backpack.

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Hydro Flask travel tumbler: $39.95

Get the original stainless steel bottle.  (Hydro Flask)

The ideal hot and cold tumbler is the Hydro Flask All Around travel tumbler. It’s designed similarly to 40 oz Stanleys but is leak and splash-resistant. Plus, it has an ergonomic handle that’s strong and comfortable to hold.

Yeti 42 oz straw mug: $45

Yeti has durable, stylish water bottle options.  (Yeti )

Yetis come in beautiful colors and the 42 oz straw mug offers more water than most other bottles. These bottles come in bright, unique colors and include a straw for easy drinking. Yetis are the ultimate cup when it comes to keeping water ice-cold for hours on end.

Ello pop and fill stainless steel water bottle: on sale for $27.99 (10% off)

Original price: $30.99

Pop open this water bottle and refill in seconds with the easy-to-use lid.  (Amazon)

Your kids can refill the Ello pop and fill water bottle in seconds without unscrewing the lid. They can choose to sip through the included straw or pop it open when they need more water fast. Since the bottle is 100% leakproof, there's no need to worry that your child's homework will be ruined by a spilled water bottle. 

Cirkul water bottle kit: $29.98

Get your kids to drink more water with flavorful options.  (Amazon)

The Cirkul starter kit comes with a stainless-steel water bottle and cartridge system that makes your kids actually want to drink water. You can add delicious flavors to your bottle that have zero sugar and no calories, so your kids can stay hydrated without getting hopped up on sugary drinks. The unique cartridge system lets your kids dial up the flavor when they want more or just stick to plain water.

BrüMate Era 40 oz: $44.99

BruMates come in gorgeous colors.  (BruMate)

BruMate's Era 40 oz bottle is designed to be entirely leak-proof. The Era is ideal for kids who constantly drop their water bottle. It comes in aesthetically pleasing colors like sage, dark aura and lilac.

Stanley Quencher ProTour flip straw: $57

Go for the original viral water bottle: the Stanley Quencher.  (Amazon)

Stanleys may be sharing space with other water bottles these days, but plenty of kids still want them! So grab a Stanley Quencher for everyone in the house. At 40 oz and with a built-in straw, your child will stay plenty hydrated throughout the day. It also has an easy-grip handle that makes it easier to carry around. Amazon and Stanley both sell Quencher flip straws. 

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Simple Modern Summit water bottle: $27.99

Choose a simple, durable water bottle in a variety of colors and patterns.  (Amazon)

Like its name suggests, the Simple Modern Summit is ideal for kids who don’t feel like being flashy but still want their water to stay cold. There’s a built-in straw you can flip up and down and the thick carrying handle lets your kid easily attach it to their backpack without fear of it breaking.

HydroJug Sport: $44.99

Get a water bottle in fun prints.  (Amazon)

Choose from different color patterns and colors with the up-and-coming HydroJug Sport. You can currently pre-order the bottle, which is compact enough so it’s easy to carry around but still made of stainless steel for safe drinking.

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Stanley Cross Bottle: $75

Give your kids a water bottle that's easy to carry. (Stanley )

Is your child an athlete? Then the new Stanley Cross Bottle is the perfect fit, literally. They can wear it across their body with a comfortable carrying strap and switch out the top for a regular screw on cap or a cap with a straw.

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RTIC bottle: on sale for $22.99 (49% off)

Original price: $44.95

Stick to a budget while still getting a solid water bottle.  (RTIC)

For a water bottle that’s budget-friendly and still good at keeping water cold, the RTIC BottleRTIC Bottle: $19.99 offers the best of both worlds. You can get the stainless steel bottle in 32, 36 or 40 ounces and in over a dozen colors.