Qwetch Stainless Steel Water Bottles are made from stainless steel, with an insulated design to keep drinks warm for up to 12 hours, or cold for up to 24 hours. They feature a coloured flip-up sports top for easy drinking on the go, and a tiny cleaning brush is included. Also in a child’s ‘wild camping’ version.
Don’t fill hot liquids to top to avoid scalding, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.
How Much Water Should We Drink?
We need water to keep cool, remove waste, and help our joints, brains and eyes (fresh water is also found in raw product like watermelons and bananas). The average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting/diarrhoea).
So how much is 1.2 litres? Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses when you wake up, another 2 before lunch and dinner, and in a couple of weeks you’ll be hydrated. The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol. So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.
What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?
Spring and filtered water are fine, you may find health and fur improves. But vets say that (unless medically given) to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes). Never give fizzy water to pets, as it could cause bloat. Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain remnants of bacteria, oil or antifreeze.
