Is the Generic Flip-Top Squeeze Sport Bottle (various brands, 16 oz) worth buying?

The price feels like a deal until you’re hand-washing a soaked history worksheet at 10pm — skip them. If I had to give one piece of dad advice from all of this, it’s to stop buying the cheapest option and just buy the second-cheapest good option once. The Contigo and the Nalgene both land at a price point that’s reasonable, and either one will outlast the school year without destroying your bag. Spend the money once, stop replacing things. That’s the whole secret. Rosie would also like you to know that the watermelon Hydro Flask is non-negotiable and she will not be taking questions. Everyone’s kid is different — maybe yours only drinks from a certain type of spout, or needs something extra lightweight, or has strong feelings about whether the lid is pink. I get it. If you’ve found a kids water bottle that’s actually leak-proof and your family swears by it, drop it in the comments. We are always, always one more recommendation away from a purchase we didn’t plan on making.

Note W000749. Filed.