Keeping kids hydrated is essential but getting them to drink enough water when they’re away from home is a task and a half. That’s where the best kids’ water bottles can help.It’s recommended that children drink between 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, so it’s best to look for a water bottle with a large capacity, or one that is easy for kids to open, refill and close properly themselves.Anyone with a school-age child will understand the struggle of finding a water bottle that is truly, 100% leak-proof. I’ve fished out far too many soggy drawings from waterlogged school bags after a leak to even consider including any bottles that don’t keep their promise.It’s important to consider what material your kids’ water bottle is made from. All the ones in my roundup are made from either stainless steel (an excellent choice for easy cleaning), food-grade safe silicone or BPA-free plastic. While the reusable plastic bottles tend to be lighter and cheaper, bottles made from stainless steel are more durable, so work out well if you tot up cost per use.Let’s face it, the easiest way to make sure your child actually drinks enough is by buying a water bottle they love the look of. That’s why my roundup is filled with colourful designs and a few cute characters for good measure.Read more: Best kids’ school shoes, testedThese bottles make drinking water fun (Sarah Dawson/The Independent)Best overall – Yeti rambler Jr: £28, Yeti.comBest for school – Thermos Disney Toy Story alien bottle: £24, Johnlewis.comBest for sports – Smiggle energize spritz insulate stainless steel drink bottle: £20, Smiggle.co.ukBudget buy – Asda George flip top bottle: £3.50, Asda.comBest with a straw – Brümate leap: £22.95, Amazon.co.ukRead more: Best kids’ swimming goggles, tested