10 of the best drink bottles for school in 2024

Being an awesome kid is thirsty work!

Choosing the right drink bottle for the school year ahead is no mean feat. With hydration so important for little bodies and minds, finding the right quality, reusable water bottle for school and sports is an absolute must.

You need to consider whether they’ll be easily able to use the lid (and close it again for no leaks!), whether it will keep the drinks cool enough, is the right size, looks cool, is easy to identify and will last out the school year … see? No mean feat.

Fortunately for you, we can help. You’ll find some great options in the Bounty Parents approved list below …

The best drink bottles for school in 2024

5. Penny Scallan Stainless Steel Kanga Crew Drink Bottle

from $13.97 (usually $19.95) at Myer

Best for preschool and new school starters

This stainless steel Drink Bottle is durable and leakproof for peace of mind whether its rolling around on the floor of the car or being tipped upside-down in a backpack. The lid helps keep germs and dirt off the mouthpiece, and opens to reveal a pop-up drinking spout.

Key features:

• Dishwasher Safe.
• Single Wall Food-Grade Stainless Steel
• PPE Plastic Lid
• H 20.5Cm X W 7.5Cm X D 7.5Cm
• Capacity 500 Ml. Ages 1 – 6 Years

Available at:

• $13.97 (usually $19.95) from Myer
• $19.95 from Penny Scanlan
• $19.95 from Catch

6. Cotton On Kids, Kids Metal Drink Bottle

from $10.00 (usually $19.99) at Cotton On Kids

Best for preschool and new school starters

Being a kid is thirsty work. Keep them hydrated on-the-go with this BPA-free Kids Metal Drink Bottle. With fun prints and designs they’ll love, they won’t be leaving theirs behind. Bonus: The flip out straw means no spills.

Key features:

• Screw top with flip lid
• Flip out straw means less spills
• 580ml capacity
• BPA-free

Available at:

• $10.00 (usually $19.99) from Cotton On Kids
• $19.95 from The Iconic

7. Allkinds Textured Drink Bottle 700ml

from $29.99 at Myer

Best for all ages

This BPA-free, fully insulated stainless steel bottle keeps their drinks icy cold all day long. Easy to flip open and grab a drink quickly, on the go, in the middle of a game, without spills: the Allkinds drink bottle is ready for anything.

Key features:

• Made from stainless steel
• Fully insulated: keeps drinks warm or cold
• 750 mL size
• Polypropylene lid with flip top spout
• Removable straw for easy cleaning
• BPA-free
• Limited Edition chrome design

Available at:

• $29.99 from Myer
• $29.99 from Allkinds

8. Kathmandu Flipspout Tritan 750ml Lightweight Drink Bottle v2

from $20.00 at The Iconic

Best for all ages

Want an easy-to-use, flip and sip drink bottle for daily lightweight hydration that will fit in their school bag? Go for our latest Flipspout Tritan 750 ml Bottle. Improved with a lockable, push button cap, the covered sipper helps keep the mouthpiece clean. The straw ensures you can drink your chosen refreshment without tilting the bottle.

Key features:

• Single hand press-to-release button. Strong, durable and as clear as glass. No metallic aftertaste.
• Bisphenol A (BPA) free Tritan plastic
• No metallic aftertaste
• Lockable, covered sipper that keeps the mouthpiece clean
• Sufficiently wide opening

Available at:

• $20.00 from The Iconic
• $20.00 from Amazon AU
• $20.00 from Catch

9. Kathmandu Jason Woodside Carry Handle Insulated Drink Bottle – 750 ml

from $25.00 at The Iconic

Best for all ages

This Carry Handle Insulated 750 Drink Bottle gets the Jason Woodside treatment. The NZ-based artist brings this water bottle to life with his signature vivid colours, bold patterns, and shapes. A super fun, colourful addition to any school bag.

Key features:

• Designed to keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours and hot for up to six
• Double wall stainless steel insulation
• Fits standard size car cup holders

Available at:

• $25.00 from The Iconic
• $25.00 from Kathmandu

10. Puma Stainless Steel Drink Bottle in Purple

from $18.00 (usually $30.00) at Myer

Best for senior primary and high school

This stainless-steel bottle is made out of natural elements to start with, and they can be easily recycled into new products when the time comes. Featuring a screw cap and a PUMA Cat Logo, this is the perfect drink bottle for busy kids on the go.

Key features:

• 93% Stainless Steel
• PP Cap 6%
• Silicon Ring 1%

What to consider when choosing a school drink bottle

As you’ve moved through the toddler years, you’ll already be aware of the importance of keeping busy little bodies and minds hydrated. No doubt you’ve probably cycled through a few drink bottle options already as you figure out which one works best for you. You can expect more of the same as you move into the school years.

The following tips will help you make a choice that will see you through the school year … unless they leave it on the bus, which. let’s face it, is highly likely.

• Choose a drink bottle that is easy for your child to identify, there’s a very good chance that it is going to be left out on the playground more than once! Make sure their name is clearly visible.
• For younger children, make sure that they can easily open and close their drink bottle and that the functionality of any moving parts is easy for them to operate.
• Many of the steel bottles come in super large sizes, which, once filled, are heavy for little ones to trudge around all day. Consider the weight of the bottle once filled when choosing the size.
• If your child prefers their water to be icy cold, make sure you are choosing a bottle with insulation. Most plastic bottles will quickly warm up to room temperature.
• Take a good look at the quality of the bottle. Does it look like it will last? Do lids look like they will lock in securely to prevent leaks? Is it going to take a battering as those school bags get tossed around?

To straw or not to straw …

For what seems like such a simple design, drink and water bottles are often flawed. The biggest issue being leaking, followed closely by pesky problems caused by mould.

Mould is an issue that tends to arise when using bottles with soft plastic straws that trap moisture (and bacteria) in the tube section. Nobody wants their child drinking through that. While bottles with plastic straws are often suitable for younger children whose parents are operating the drinking vessel for them, they do tend to become problematic for older kids. They become a pain point with many water bottles, as they fall off inside or get lost completely.

Fortunately, many drink bottle options on the market today offer built-in straws, lid alternatives, and leakproof solutions that are much more preferable, lending themselves to a durability that is preferred when being hauled through school and sports.

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