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Silicone

A flexible material used in bottle parts such as straws, seals, sleeves, and bite valves that can trap residue if not cleaned.

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Selecting a reusable water bottle for a child

Selecting a reusable water bottle for a child

Start with the child, not the product A reusable water bottle should fit the child’s age, motor skills, sensory preferences, school setting, and health needs. A toddler who chews spouts, a preschooler learning independence, and a school-age child carrying a backpack all place different demands on a bottle. Thinking in terms of developmentally appropriate child […]