What material should a children's water bottle be?

Having a children's water bottle is no longer a trend but an imperative need. For children, having a reusable bottle helps them become more environmentally and socially conscious, teaching them the importance of leading a more sustainable lifestyle. But what are the best options for our little ones? Let's take a look!

Why rule out single-use plastic?

Buying single-use plastic water bottles does no good for the environment; in fact, it adds to the current ecological disaster. In the US alone, 1.5 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year, requiring 178 million liters of oil to produce... And most of it ends up in landfills or as microplastics at the bottom of our oceans, due to its non-biodegradable nature.

You might be one of those who buy small plastic bottles from grocery stores for your children and encourage them to refill and use them multiple times. However, it's vital to know that these should only be used once, as they contain chemical components that can be harmful to health, such as BPA, also known as bisphenol A.

This component is found in some types of plastics and, under certain conditions, could transfer to drinks or food, migrating into our bodies and accumulating, with the associated risks.

Therefore, if you are determined to contribute (and for your little ones to do so too) to the environment, as well as caring for the health of the whole family, it's time to choose the right material for your reusable bottles.

Children's water bottle: best material alternatives

There are several options, yes! But what you should always consider when choosing a good children's water bottle is that it must be made of a BPA-free material.

PP, PET, or PCGT resins

At Inuitz, we offer a wide range of children's water bottles made with resin, which, in addition to their durability, are characterized by their attractive designs and ease of recycling once their useful life ends.

Some examples of this type of bottle ideal for the little ones are:

• Made with PET resin: Children's bottle with kitten 470 ml – ABSORB COOL GEAR
• Made with PGCT resin: Children's Bottle COOL GEAR PALOMA 414 ml
• Made with PP resin: Children's Bottle COOL GEAR ZOOEY 370 ml

Glass

In general, glass could be a good material for reusable bottles, as it is easy to clean, recyclable, and does not react on contact with drinks, so it doesn't acquire strange flavors or aftertastes.

However, if you are looking for a children's water bottle, it would not be the best solution unless the children are quite a bit older and careful, as they tend to be heavy and carrying them to school can be more uncomfortable.

Stainless steel

The main characteristic of stainless steel bottles is that they keep liquids cold or hot for longer than glass or plastic bottles. This could be a good alternative, but it is not an essential feature if your little ones will be using the bottle to carry room temperature water daily at school.

How to keep a children's water bottle clean?

Once you know the ideal material to choose the best children's water bottle, it's time to keep it in good condition so it can be reused countless times.

It is advisable to accustom children to keeping their bottle clean. Therefore, it is convenient to teach them good hygiene habits related to this accessory.

It is clear that they won't be washing it with soap or in a dishwasher at school, but they can get used to lightly rinsing their bottle with water before refilling it, as well as making it a habit to wash it or put it in the dishwasher once at home.