Just how much water should your toddler drink everyday and how can you make them drink more water? (Here is an answer from Baby Center)
According to the Institute of Medicine, a child between the ages of one and three needs about 1.3 liters of water a day. Since their body weight is much less than those of adults, toddlers can become dehydrated easily; they also tend to ignore their thirst while caught up in play. By the time your child realizes he is thirsty he may already be mildly dehydrated and he will most probably ask for water once he feels tired or a bit dizzy.
If your toddler is not drinking enough water, dilute juice with equal parts of water before giving it to him. Or whisk two tablespoons of yoghurt with a glass of water and a pinch of salt to make refreshing chaach. A fresh lemon or orange squeezed into half a glass of water with a pinch of sugar/salt is another healthy alternative.
Journey and Faith are what my mother-in-law calls, “Juice Girls.” But mixing their juice (about 1/4 cup) with water (about 3/4 cup) in their sippy cups has just become a habit we have gotten into. Not as often as I would like they will sometimes drink water from my water bottle or ice-cold water from a cup. This is something that I think I have to actually wean them from, but I also feel that if they are at least drinking water (even if it is flavored with juice) then they are much better off than I was as a child; drinking soda’s and juice boxes.
Keeping your child hydrated is the first step, but the next is to give them something cool to drink from!
We had a chance to try Fluid Cups from Boon Inc., Innovations for Modern Parents. 
I never thought of myself as a modern parent, but I naturally don’t do things the way my Mom did them. Now I have more knowledge about what is best for my children, what is harmful and the parenting is more organic. That is why when I found Boon Inc. I knew I just had to see for myself what made them unique.
Boon Inc. was co-founded by a Mom and Designer, Rebecca Finell. Rebecca then partnered up with Ryan Fernandez in order to create Boon Inc. The main goal of Boon Inc. is to develop affordable and innovative products for parents and their children. At Boon Inc. there is also a a big commitment to creating products that are of high quality and safe!
The first thing I like about the Fluid Cups is that they can be used from 9 months and up, plus they are chemical free!
- BpA-free
- Phthalate-free
- PVC-free
Read more here to understand why you should Pass Up the Plastic when it comes to yourself and your children (and our children’s children for that matter!)
Only having a 9 oz capacity and sippy spout that doesn’t allow too much guzzling is another positive about the Fluid Cup. I loved the way that Journey and Faith’s little hands fit around the Fluid Cup and once filled with liquid, the cup didn’t seem heavy or hard to hold. I was also thinking that the hole in the middle could be used to attach one of those bungy stroller cords to keep the cup from being thrown down (a favorite pass-time of Faith’s). But Journey also enjoyed using it as a spying scope!
This streamlined toddler cup has an ergonomic, two-handed grip that is perfect for small hands. The angled spout requires less head tipping, making it more comfortable to use.
- Angled spout requires less head tipping
- Ergonomic two-handed grip
- Perfect for small hands
- Two-piece design
- Dishwasher-safe
- Holds 9 oz.
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sarah jane said
the other boon products are lovely but i love the drinking cups! so cute and convinient!
Shana said
I think those spoons that hold the baby food and then you squeeze it out right onto the spoon are GENIUS! The highchairs are pretty cool too!
Thanks!
Enbo said
Thanks for sharing this. I am gonna follow your tips with my new girl baby
Vicky H. said
I’m interested in their Flair highchairs since my God-nephew only has a booster seat, which he’s still too young for.
susan varney said
i like the flair Pedestal Highchair with Pneumatic Lift- its just what my grandson needs
shannon Baas said
I like the frog pod as it would keep the toys in check.
Heather M said
I love the Boon Trio Animal bag! My Daughter has too many stuffd animals and this is perfect for her! Thanks
We would Choose the Pink one!
MRS.MOMMYY said
flair highchairs for the win
Michelle Underwood said
The interlocking bowl and plate set rocks my socks off!
Gina Carlin said
I love all the colors! I think my other most favorite thing on the site was the snack ball. No spills with my kids is always a great idea!
Brandlyn said
There is so much to choose from I really like the drinking cups.
serena said
I like the Flo, thanks for the giveaway
evelyn said
Zee Orange please and FYI I love the Ladybug pod.
Jen said
I love the boon bath toys and the boon frog caddy I also dig the plate sets!!!
Grace @ Sandier Pastures said
I am interested in the Bug Pod since my daughter loves to play in the bath!
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Kirstin said
The baby spoons are awesome!
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Jennifer Short said
I like the squirt food dispensing spoon.
Sally said
I love the plate sets and baby spoons. Great designs!
Vicky Boackle said
i like the spoons because the toddlers can learn to feed themselves.
Mir said
I absolutely LOVE the look of Flair highchair in white and orange. It looks very modern and sleek. I don’t think I’d ever buy it because it would look out of place in our home but I can just see it in a modern/futuristic home.
simone said
I would love to try the Scrubble bath toys because we really don’t have any bath toys and it is hard to find them BPA & phalate free. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
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ktanjatk said
I love Frog Pod – great design, fun for kids and very useful for parents
Sue said
The Frog Pod is the coolest thing. I wishe there had been something that cute 12 years ago when my oldest was acquiring tub toys. Thanks for the giveaway~
Amanda said
The Snack Ball is a neat product. Love it since it won’t let the goodies inside get crushed.
Ann said
I love that Bath Splat game! It just looks like so much fun!
Jennifer M said
I like the simplistic design of the Boon potty bench so it won’t stand out so much to guests when we start potty training.
vickie ferrari said
I like the floating ringtoss
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Melanie said
I really love the ModWare utensils.
They look comfy for little hands and are very adorable at the same time. Boon makes funtional and attractive products.
Angie O said
I love the Bug Pod. I’ve had my eye on that for a while now!
amy said
I am loving the Otto Animal Bag. It is nice to have a place to store all of the stuffed animals and it doubles as a little seat (how cute). Thanks for the chance to win!
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Susan B said
Love the FLO – water deflector and faucet cover.
Jennifer Jozwiak said
i like the green oval animal bag because my little one has alot of stuffed animals and this is a great solution to keep them in one place!
Leslie S. said
I like the Splat bath toys the most.Thanks!
Laura DeLuca said
The baby food spoons that hold the food are cool. They would make a lot less mess,
kristi blackstone said
Pedestal Highchair with Pneumatic Lif! Boon products are great!
Jennifer C said
I love the Otto stuffed animal bag, very unique! I also love the frog pod.Thanks for a super giveaway!
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Gianna said
I love the otto animal bag. It would fill a need in this house
Lily Kwan said
The Frog Pod interests me because it’s so cute!
Heather said
I like oval animal bag b/c we have a lot of stuffed animals!
Donna K said
I like the ladybug pod. It is cute.
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Miranda Allen said
I love the high chair