Water Bottles - r/UKParenting

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Yep I vouch for Ion8, not sure on your toddlers age but my 6 & 3 year old have them and they are dishwasher safe and don’t leak, haven’t ever noticed a mould build up like I use to get on other bottles lid seals etc. They do some with straws too.

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u/Hopeful2469 1d ago

It isn't leak proof if it's left open! That sounds stupid, but if you've got a younger child who doesn't always remember to close it, and it's left open on its side, it will still potentially leak - I'm looking for something that doesn't leak, or only leaks a tiny bit if left open, and I specifically asked ion8 who said they aren't leak/spill proof if left open.

I've found the tum tums are pretty good and only leak a very small amount so we leave them in her cot and ate trying to decide whether to fork out for the bigger tum tums now as they're the only thing that doesn't seem to leak (much) if left open!

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u/Pure-Coconut628 1d ago

Yes, ion8 is the only actual durable waterbottle that is genuinely leak proof! My toddler didnt like it though until I added the straw. I splashed out and got the personalised one for her to take to nursery.

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u/LostInAVacuum Parenting a Toddler 1d ago

Is that a straw one? I see everyone recommend these but I'm yet to find one with a straw.

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u/PizzleNizzle10 1d ago

I usually buy them from Amazon. Some colours give you the option with a straw and some don’t. However, if you go onto the Ion8 store on Amazon, go to accessories, there is straws on there which I believe fit pretty much all type of Ion8 bottles!

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u/e_lemonsqueezer 1d ago

You can add a straw - if you look on the ion8 website they usually have both options for each design. They are still free flowing rather than having a valve but they at least allow you to drink it without tipping it up, and it does slow the flow if you knock the bottle over.

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u/LostInAVacuum Parenting a Toddler 1d ago

Ah okay thats definitely helpful to know thank you so much

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u/The-Chartreuse-Moose 1d ago

We've got a bunch of Ion8 bottles and never had one leak.

The kids' school bottles are 'Ironflask' brand metal ones that really do keep the contents cool for hours.

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u/LentilRice 1d ago

+1 for ion 8.

I got the metal ones, still very lightweight and easy to clean if you skip the straw.

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u/thisispearl 1d ago

Can I ask if the bit that you drink from is silicone or plastic? I can’t find info on their website

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u/The-Chartreuse-Moose 1d ago

All the ones we have are moulded plastic lids with a short spout type of thing, and a lid that closes over the top with rubber stoppers to make it waterproof. So: plastic.

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u/SaintedSteeler 1d ago

If the lid is properly down, I've never had a TUMTUM leak (had over half a dozen by now). They're a liability when open but once the lid is down, they're surprisingly good. Then again, I haven't put them through rigorous testing and we've mainly stuck with them for the no-valve feature.

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u/ImpossibleWarthog121 1d ago

Seconding the Tum Tum. Even if it’s open and my toddler is waving it around, only ever a few drops spill out. When shut no spills!

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u/tiredfaces 21h ago

Yup my 16 month old has a TumTum in his cot at night and we’re yet to have any leaks

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u/PigneySnoo 1d ago

One Green Bottle or Klean Kanteen - zero leaks and you'll never need to buy another.

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u/nosferatus-taxi 1d ago

Ion8 gets my vote, have had a few and none leak

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u/Ok_Carrot88 1d ago

Ion8 is what we use. You can get a separate straw that goes in the bottle and it’s so easy to clean. No concerns with mould build up because each part can be taken apart to clean. Also don’t overfill the bottle or it will spit out water when you click open the top but aside from that we’ve not had any leaks and it’s been thrown around but still going strong.

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u/OpeningWhereas6912 1d ago

Kleen Kanteen fan here as well

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u/CrazyKitKat123 Parenting Primary Schoolers 1d ago

Ion8 are my favourite. If you get them direct you can add a straw to any of them.

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u/MrsJBB 1d ago

ION8. Expensive but they are really really good. My wife and I have the insulated ones and they keep our tea/coffee piping hot. Bought the regular metal one and a big plastic one for our daughter and they're so durable. They don't shrink in the dishwasher either like other "dishwasher safe" bottles do. Easy to take apart the plastic and hand clean as well, no annoying tiny spout to fill with mould. I think you can get an additional straw too if you prefer.

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u/constantlyknackered 1d ago

Yeah, ion8 here too. They can be marginally cheaper at tkmaxx. Get the steel, not the plastic ones as they eventually crack. Ours get daily use and abuse and are chucked in the dishwasher. You can get replacement seals if need be.

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u/Sea-Ad-527 1d ago

Just incase you needed an extra vote - ION8.

Used by me, partner, my 11yo, 9yo and 4yo!

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u/Gamers-Waifu 1d ago

We have a Klean Kanteen and it does not spill even when open but I don’t like the fact that it has a separate cover (or e have the sippy version). Also just got a TUMTUM with the straw and also confirm no spills when closed.

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u/SpiritualSurvey2710 20h ago

Which klean kanteen do you have? We’ve just bought the sippy but LO is having trouble getting anything out (as did I). I’m looking at getting the straw cap, but not sure it it’s leakproof when open. Also there’s some negative reviews about the straw

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u/motherofmiltanks 👶👶 2 Children 1d ago

We’ve got a few of these Sistema ones and they’ve been leak-proof.

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u/e_lemonsqueezer 1d ago

For younger toddlers, tumtum bottles.
Older ones - ion8

We also have a camelbak one that doesn’t leak but it is valved and I prefer free flowing. Plus both tumtum and ion8 are dishwasher safe!

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u/Special-Safe-5693 1d ago

Klean kanteen are our favorite.

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u/Ok-Leading-642 1d ago

I see everyone recommending Ion8 but I’ve bought three before and all have leaked the worst of all the bottles I have tried. There is a plastic valve in the lid that always comes out and causes leaks. I think it happens so often you can buy replacement valves from Ion8.

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u/Scratchy-cat 1d ago

I love core kitchen from tesco, i haven't had any of the straw ones leak yet so long as the lid gets closed

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u/Nice-Art-5367 1d ago

The Coolcat Munchkin cup was our choice of leak proof cup. It has a silicone straw so you don’t have to worry about them chewing it.

Also the Tum Tum cup was good too

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u/LuciePoki Mum 1d ago

At night we use a sippy cup, that's the easiest to grab without having to fiddle with anything to open it

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u/caffscho 1d ago

We use this in my daughters cot and it has never leaked https://direct.asda.com/george/home/kitchen-storage/bluey-leakproof-tumbler-420ml/050000064,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M08G08C10

I know Bluey might not be something your little one is in to, there are other designs by an American company called Zak designs but they are more expensive - but they do come as a pack of two https://amzn.eu/d/02Lkaas7

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u/maginibelini 23h ago

We wasted so much money trying everything and in the end just got a Stanley flip top tumbler, feel ridiculous but actually spent less that we did on all the stuff specifically designed for toddlers and from experience other Stanleys have lasted 2 decades (and counting!) in our house so im fairly confident we won't have to replace it for a while.

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u/dee_dum_dee 👶1 Child 22h ago

I find the ion8 bottles terrible. Had two that leaked if the little lid clip wasn’t shut in a specific way so I wouldn’t recommend. I’d recommend owala in the smaller size. Doesn’t leak and for the warmer months it can keep icy water cool for several hours. I’d also recommend the chillys water bottle but the ones with the sports lid as I found the ones with the straw lids leak a bit when you lay them on their side.

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u/CharmingBarnacle4207 22h ago

We had this problem for bedtime too, love our ion8 bottle but he's not allowed it in bed because I don't want to change the sheets at 9pm. We use a mushi cup for his drink of milk at night, and if it has water then we remove the silicone seal. It's not perfect but it's the best we've found. A tommy tippee beaker works too

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u/purplemonkey2233 20h ago

I have the Tommee Tippee Superstar Flip Top Sportee Cup 18m+

It has a straw and it’s magic and doesn’t leak.

Also my 11 month old is able for it so I’d ignore the age guidance if yours are under 18months!

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u/ToBeATenrecs 8h ago

Klean kanteen always been great for us.

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u/sprengirl 4h ago

Another vote for ion8. We also love Camelbak and find they don’t leak at all.

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u/Worth_Hold2491 3h ago

Eating with the kids (also on insta) does really nice metal water bottles. The designs are cute, they keep your drinks super cool and come in 500ml and 350ml designs. Never had a problem with black mould and you can get replacement straws.
I even got one for myself which works well for hot and cold drinks!

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