TAL Ranger Kids Water Bottle 18oz vs Munchkin Stay Cool Insulated Kids Bottle

Buy the TAL Ranger for a school-age kid who drinks a lot and needs cold water to last all day. Its double-wall stainless steel holds cold for up to 40 hours, and the 18oz body with a flip straw and carry handle suits backpacks and sports bags. The Munchkin Stay Cool is the better pick for a toddler around two years old: the spill-proof valve, flexible straw and 12oz size fit small hands and cup holders. Owners rate the TAL higher (4.7 from 694 ratings versus 4.4 from 100), and stainless steel will outlast the Munchkin's plastic body, but the Munchkin is lighter and harder to spill.

• Choose the TAL Ranger if your child is past the toddler stage and you want a stainless bottle that keeps water cold for a full school day.
• Choose the Munchkin Stay Cool if you have a toddler who tips bottles over and you want a light, spill-proof option that fits a cup holder.