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Review of kids’ water bottles: most are good to very good
by Patrick Vogt
Like water, only better: how to give kids a taste for it with these 5 products
13/6/2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Pictures: Michael Restin
No big secrets will be revealed here. Instead, a few everyday items that have got my children into drinking water. For this reason alone, I find them useful.
Nice ice
The first item was «sold» to me by my boss. In other words, he tested it, I read his review and then ordered the item. I liked the fact that the ice cube mould is fun, exciting and amusing thanks to a boss who was slightly overwhelmed when he first used it.
Unfortunately, the bottle is only suitable for travel if you store it upright. The clip closure opens really easily, so there’s a big risk of leakage.
Sports bottle without that plastic taste
Sometimes, water isn’t simply tasteless, but downright disgusting. For example, if it comes from a plastic drinking bottle that’s been lying around in the sun for a few hours during sports and has taken on the finest plastic aromas. I prefer that kind to be poured over heads and not into mouths.
After I wrote a piece about the plastic problem, the Community drew my attention to Keego several times, and I’m happy to pass on the recommendation. The brand’s bottles are coated with titanium on the inside. This means water still takes like water and you can still squeeze the bottles. They can also take a knock or two. In other words, perfect for children who need to stay hydrated during physical activity.
Why was I willing to splurge? Because the gadget is on display and I wanted the beautiful glass bottles. Of course, soda makers are also available at a fraction of the price. Nevertheless, I haven’t regretted the purchase.
Pouring on the coal
It seems, we haven’t reached the pinnacle of luxury yet. One item snuck into our household as a shopping basket filler. The Eau Good filter bottle from Black + Blum had me really confused at first, because its carbon filter is a piece of carbon stuck crosswise in the bottle. And since it has to be replaced every six months, I’ve been paying just as much for a bit of coal as I did for the bottle itself.
Another thing I didn’t know until our Japan enthusiast and culinary expert Simon Balissat recently raved about the most expensive coal in the world: it’s a Binchōtan. At least I’m not burning the lumps of coal on the grill, but bottling them up for six months.
What it claims to do there is neutralise the pH value and supplement my tap water with vital minerals. Righto. The carbon filter makes even the best tap water in the world a little softer and, yes, tastier. If that doesn’t motivate you to hydrate, then I don’t know what will.
Michael Restin
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Michael.Restin@digitecgalaxus.chSimple writer and dad of two who likes to be on the move, wading through everyday family life. Juggling several balls, I'll occasionally drop one. It could be a ball, or a remark. Or both.
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