Back-to-School Essentials in the Time of COVID-19
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Cool Cat Cup
Water bottles
No parent wants their kid’s water bottle sitting on a desk uncovered during cold, flu and COVID-19 season. Here are a few options for washable bottles with spout covers or retractable straws.
Munchkin Cool Cat
For toddlers 18 months and older
The Cool Cat cup is stainless steel and holds 8 ounces. The lid closes to protect the straw and it has handles on either side for two-handed drinking. It’s also BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Contigo Auto Spout
For elementary-age kids
This stainless steel insulated bottle from Contigo can handle getting dropped on the floor and has a spout cover to keep germs out. At 10 ounces in capacity, it’s perfect for younger children and is also dishwasher-safe for cleaning.
Contigo Auto Water Spout Bottle
For tweens and Teens
Contigo Auto Spout water bottles come in sizes ranging from 24–40 ounces and in a rainbow of colors. The straw pops out with the click of a button and the cup is dishwasher-safe. At $12 bucks, it’s not too expensive to replace when your kid’s bottle is inevitably lost or left behind.
