Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 15:10     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
I'd spring for the bigger ones that are better made if your kid is responsible enough not to lose it every few months. Personally I don't prioritize having the bottle fit inside the lunch box. It's ok to carry two things. If you buy one that's too small and your kid is weird about refilling it during school hours (weird as in has some executive functioning issues), then they might get dehydrated.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 12:51     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.


We get the 16oz Thermos Funtainers. They don't have a straw so they're easier to clean and don't get chewed on. I wouldn't say money "grows on trees" for us but we probably spend $60 a year on water bottles? School isn't a problem, because there's a lost and found. They get left other places.


We use these too but they do run about $17. This size also wouldn’t fit in a lunchbox but my kids have never lost their water bottle.

This year we also got Takeya - but the gaskets are hard to remove and replace for cleaning so I’m not a huge fan.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 10:38     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Our metal Camelbaks are going on school year 3 (DS7) and year 2 (DD4.5). We have ones without straws and have only needed to replace one lid over the years because the plastic hinge on the flip cap finally broke off. The cap is still functional but much easier to lose two pieces than one. A couple of the bottles have small dents but overall they're still in great shape. They were ~$15-20, depending on the color.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 10:26     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
We link contigos also. Sometimes they are on sale at Target or Amazon.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 16:10     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
We use thermoflasks too. They look like hydro flasks and the tops are interchangeable. The straw does show signs of teeth marks if they chew them but it is pretty hard and while it shows teeth marks, they don’t break. I have a carinabana to attach it to their lunch bag.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2023 23:30     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.


sometime you can find some of these brands at tj maxx/ home goods/ marshalls for less.

We use hydro flask, klean kaneetn and thermos. I have a larger size and a smaller one I can fit on the side of the lunchbox. I bought either on sale or at an above store. I have never paid full price. I have some interesting colors, but kids love them. I don't want their water sitting in the plastic all day especially if it's warm. I don't think that's healthy (my opinion).

We haven't lost one yet, but had damage from chewing, so had to explain if we have to buy a new one you need to earn that $. Helped them to respect their items more.

I also get little straw cleaners from Amazon that I use to clean the straws and smaller areas to make sure they get clean then dry it out for the next day.


Did that work to respect their items more? We having tough time to do these. My kids chew their bottles, draw and scribble write crazy stuff on their back packs because friends do it. Then later think it’s ugly. Sorry! They have to live with it ahead. And so we are also not replacing the hydroflasks or their spouts. It’s only October!
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 15:31     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.


sometime you can find some of these brands at tj maxx/ home goods/ marshalls for less.

We use hydro flask, klean kaneetn and thermos. I have a larger size and a smaller one I can fit on the side of the lunchbox. I bought either on sale or at an above store. I have never paid full price. I have some interesting colors, but kids love them. I don't want their water sitting in the plastic all day especially if it's warm. I don't think that's healthy (my opinion).

We haven't lost one yet, but had damage from chewing, so had to explain if we have to buy a new one you need to earn that $. Helped them to respect their items more.

I also get little straw cleaners from Amazon that I use to clean the straws and smaller areas to make sure they get clean then dry it out for the next day.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 15:20     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
$15 sounds about right. My kids use Simple Modern water bottles. They're easy to clean and come with an extra straw.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 14:43     Subject: Re:Water bottles for lunchboxes
Camelback has a kids one for $12.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 14:36     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
More than you wanted to pay ($20), but my kid really likes this one from Target:

https://www.target.com/p/ello-cooper-22oz-stainless-steel-water-bottle/-/A-54433021?preselect=81968002#lnk=sametab
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 12:53     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.


We get the 16oz Thermos Funtainers. They don't have a straw so they're easier to clean and don't get chewed on. I wouldn't say money "grows on trees" for us but we probably spend $60 a year on water bottles? School isn't a problem, because there's a lost and found. They get left other places.


Thanks for posting. I wrote off Thermos awhile ago because I assumed they all had those straws or stupid long spouts.

My kid uses Kleen Kanteen, but the stainless steel is heavy.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 11:09     Subject: Re:Water bottles for lunchboxes
I just send disposables. Tired of replacing water bottles.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 10:42     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
We use the thermoflasks with the straw. Sure they chewed but it’s easy you clean and it’s kind of hard to totally destroy with teeth. We didn’t have much luck with Funtainers because if you press the button accidentally in the bag, your bag will be flooded.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 07:35     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.


We get the 16oz Thermos Funtainers. They don't have a straw so they're easier to clean and don't get chewed on. I wouldn't say money "grows on trees" for us but we probably spend $60 a year on water bottles? School isn't a problem, because there's a lost and found. They get left other places.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2023 07:29     Subject: Water bottles for lunchboxes
Anonymous wrote:Man, I buy a few water bottles a year because they get lost.


So what brand did you get and didn’t mind losing a few? How much were they? Our schools lost and found is filled to the brim in just one month and in there are $35 yetis, hydroflasks, lululemon, klean lanterns etc. Do money grow on trees for these parents.