# Kids water bottle that doesn't leak

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Category: Baby > Kids' water bottle. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 158 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2023 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which kids water bottle doesn't leak?

**Short answer:** Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle has the best record for not leaking: 24 of 32 parents said it stayed sealed in a backpack, a lunch box or when tipped over. Reduce Hydrate Kids Water Bottle comes next at 22 of 35, while Thermos Funtainer 12oz Water Bottle has the weakest record here at 10 of 37. Parents often write about a leak when it happens to them, so shares can run low, and even the leader leaked for 8 of 32 parents.

**What stands out:** Leaks come up on every bottle here, from 21% of Owala reviews to 72% of reviews for the smaller Funtainer.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Doesn't leak | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle | 24 of 32 | 75% | yes |
| 2 | Reduce Hydrate Kids Water Bottle | 22 of 35 | 63% | yes |
| 3 | Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle | 15 of 29 | 52% | no |
| 4 | Thermos Funtainer 12oz Water Bottle | 10 of 37 | 27% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle

24 of 32 parents said it didn't leak, and 26% add that it keeps water cold. 21% of reviews still report a leak and 11% call it too expensive. Reviews copied from Owala's own site run 6 of 8, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Keeps water cold (26%), Easy to clean (18%), Durable (18%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (11%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 2. Reduce Hydrate Kids Water Bottle

22 of 35 parents said it stayed sealed, and 22% say it is easy for kids to use. The catch is leaks, which 38% of reviews report, while 22% call it easy to clean and 22% call it durable.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (23%), Durable (23%), Easy for kids to use (23%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle

Parents split about evenly on the larger Funtainer with the bail handle: 15 of 29 said it didn't leak and 14 said it did. 18% call it easy to clean and 8% report straw or spout problems.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (18%), Durable (15%), Keeps water cold (15%)
- Complaints: Straw or spout problems (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Thermos Funtainer 12oz Water Bottle

More reviewers weighed in on this smaller Funtainer than on any other bottle here (37), and it has the weakest record at 10 of 37. 72% of reviews report leaks, though 22% say it is easy for kids to use.

- Praised for: Easy for kids to use (23%), Easy to clean (15%), Keeps water cold (13%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which kids water bottle doesn't leak?**

Owala Kids FreeSip Water Bottle has the best record (24 of 32), followed by Reduce Hydrate Kids Water Bottle (22 of 35). Neither stayed sealed for every parent, so test the lid at home before it goes in a backpack.

**Does the Thermos Funtainer leak?**

It depends on the bottle. The larger Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle has 15 of 29, with 35% of its reviews mentioning leaks. The smaller Thermos Funtainer 12oz Water Bottle has the weakest record here at 10 of 37, with 72% of its reviews mentioning leaks.

**Does the Owala Kids FreeSip leak?**

Usually not, according to parents: 24 of 32 said it stayed sealed. 21% of its reviews still mention a leak, and reviews copied from the maker's own site run 6 of 8, which we show but don't count.

**How should I look after a kids water bottle?**

Check the straw and any valve or spout for wear or cracks, and replace worn parts. Clean the bottle the way the maker says, and close the lid fully before it goes in a bag. 8% of Thermos Funtainer Kids Water Bottle reviews mention straw or spout problems.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/