Hot Aussie school days mean the kids water bottle is one of the most important things in the school bag. Here's what to look for so it stays cold, doesn't leak and comes home every afternoon.
1. Pick the right size for their age
- 300 ml – little kids, daycare and kindy. Light enough for small hands.
- 400 ml – the sweet spot for prep to Year 2.
- 500 ml+ – older primary kids, sport days and hot weather.
2. Choose the right lid
- Straw lid – easiest for younger kids; sip without tipping.
- Flip-up sipper – quick to drink from and keeps the spout clean in the bag.
- Handle – a carry handle makes it easy to clip on or hold.
3. Go insulated stainless steel
A double-wall insulated stainless steel drink bottle keeps water cold through a hot school day, doesn't sweat in the bag, and doesn't hold onto flavours like plastic can.
4. Put their name on it
Drink bottles are the No. 1 item in school lost property. A personalised water bottle with a laser-engraved name won't peel or wash off like stickers.
5. Make it easy to clean
Look for a wide mouth, a removable straw and a spare straw. Rinse daily and give straws a weekly scrub with a straw brush.
Our picks
- Personalised kids straw drink bottle – 300 ml: insulated stainless steel, carry handle, leakproof straw lid, 8 pastel colours.
- Personalised kids sipper water bottle – 400 ml: flip + sip lid, handle, engraved name in 5 fonts.
- Kids name water bottle – 400 ml: their name engraved in a script font.
- Personalised insulated drink bottle – 500 ml: for bigger kids, teens and adults, with bumper and spare straw.
See the full range of personalised kids drink bottles and school water bottles.
FAQs
How long do insulated bottles keep water cold?
Our insulated stainless steel bottles are designed to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
Can I put a stainless steel bottle in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is best for insulated bottles and engraved finishes – it helps them last longer.
Complete the set with a matching personalised kids bento box.