Six reasons to drink less bottled water

by Cool Mom Team | Oct 3, 2012 | Tips + Tricks | 374 comments

My family and I have been longtime Brita fans. That filtered pitcher of tap water is a mainstay in our fridge. But that’s pretty tough to keep up on the go, especially when I’m trying to remember to fill four sippy cups for four little kids I’m struggling to get out the door.

That’s why I’m really happy that we’re working with Brita, makers of an awesome new Brita filtered water bottle for kids. This gives me the chance to tell you six of the reasons we’ve moved away from bottled water in recent years.

Starting with money…

1. It’s cheaper.

Using tap water is significantly cheaper than buying bottled water, obviously. Even with the purchase of filtered bottles and pitchers, you’ll save yourself a whole lot of money by ditching the bottled stuff or those giant water tanks, and using what’s coming out of your own sink. In fact, try stashing away money that you might have spent on bottled water in a special place for a month and you’ll be amazed what you can end up with.

2. It’s better for the environment. And you.

I started reading up on the production of plastic bottles and it blew my mind. Right now, to keep up
with the current demand, it requires about 17 million barrels of oil and uses 2.5 tons of plastic–and nearly 90% of that is unfortunately not recycled.

What’s worse, you shouldn’t refill plastic bottles because they just weren’t made for that. They break down over time and with sun exposure–which can cause the plastic to leach chemicals into the water. Yuck.

3. It’s safer.

The tap water in the United States is among the safest in the world today, especially when it’s filtered. It’s also important to note that the Environmental Protection Agency has much stricter standards for the quality of tap water than the FDA does for the water you might be buying in bottles.
Surprising, right?

4. You use less water!

Just like turning off your sink while you do dishes or brush your teeth saves water, so does drinking tap water. It takes an enormous amount of water just to bottle the water in one tiny bottle–almost six to seven times what you’re drinking.

5. It’s what you’re probably getting anyway.

Did you know that as much as 40% of bottled water sold in the United States is just filtered tap water? We’re talking major brands from major companies that you see every day. If you see phrases like “from a municipal source” or “community water system” on the label…yup, it’s pretty much just tap water you’re paying for.

6. It’s easier if you have the right bottles.

While you can put filtered water right into any reusable bottle, that doesn’t help when the kids run out. That’s what’s cool about the Brita Bottle for Kids, which has a filter built right in for refills at the sink or the water fountain.

I have to admit that I was so in love with it, I went out and bought them for all four of my kids. The 13-oz size is perfect for their little hands, but plenty big enough that they’re getting serious hydration. And even better, I don’t have to worry about trying to find bottled water when we’re out or even when my kids are at school, since they can fill up right from the tap in their classroom. Awesome!

You can learn more about the new Brita Bottle for Kids on their website. Find it at most large stores and grocery markets, as well as at our affiliate Amazon.com. Our thanks to our sponsor Brita for providing us with one to try out–even though we did end up going out to buy more!

Tags: eco friendly, healthy living, money management, reusable water bottles

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374 Comments

Marla on October 3, 2012 at 11:01 am

I like “Green Squares.”
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Mabel on October 3, 2012 at 11:07 am

A tough decision for the boys between the Green Squares and the Navy Blue Sports….Mom chooses the Green Squares.
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Leta on October 3, 2012 at 11:18 am

Since I have all girls, I’ll go with the pink butterfly.
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Laura M. on October 3, 2012 at 11:19 am

LOVE this!!! and I like the Green Squares bottle best. Go Brita– making things easy for moms! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
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arely colin on October 3, 2012 at 11:27 am

love the pink
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kimberly on October 3, 2012 at 11:29 am

Love the green squares!
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mindy on October 3, 2012 at 11:29 am

My favorite is the pink, because, well, it’s pink!
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Mandy on October 3, 2012 at 11:32 am

I think the green one is really cute 🙂
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elena on October 3, 2012 at 11:32 am

well the green of course!!
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Gina DeMoura on October 3, 2012 at 11:33 am

I love the blue sports one. Perfect or my little guy when we are on the go!
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monet on October 3, 2012 at 11:33 am

I like the green squares – something both my kids would use.
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J Garnett on October 3, 2012 at 11:34 am

I love the green one – I want it for myself! 😉
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karen b. on October 3, 2012 at 11:34 am

I have been trained by my kids to like the pink butterflies the best. 😉
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Lesley Chivers on October 3, 2012 at 11:35 am

I like Green Squares.
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Andrea on October 3, 2012 at 11:36 am

I like the green squares best.
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Jen V. on October 3, 2012 at 11:39 am

I love the pink butterfiles!
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Jordan on October 3, 2012 at 11:40 am

I like both the green and blue. It’s a tough decision!
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Deborah Clemons on October 3, 2012 at 11:42 am

Ohhhh, my daughter would be pretty in pink!
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sandra on October 3, 2012 at 11:44 am

i like the navy blue sports
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Brenda on October 3, 2012 at 11:44 am

I think I like the green square design best. Definitely a neat product.
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Lucy on October 3, 2012 at 11:45 am

I love the Pink Butterflies, but would have to go with the Green Squares for my boys 🙂 Thanks for the contest!
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BethD on October 3, 2012 at 11:47 am

I like the Green Squares!
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Melissa on October 3, 2012 at 11:50 am

I love the pink butterflies!
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Karen Dalferes on October 3, 2012 at 11:56 am

My toddler would love the blue bottle with the sports theme! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Darlene on October 3, 2012 at 11:58 am

My fave is the Green Squares. What a great post — and a great giveaway! Thanks, Cool Mom Picks and Brita!
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dawn on October 3, 2012 at 11:59 am

pink with the orange butterflies since i have little girls!
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Shelagh P on October 3, 2012 at 11:59 am

I like the green squares bottle the best but they are all really cute designs.
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Shaun on October 3, 2012 at 11:59 am

I like the green squares.
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Kim B on October 3, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Love these! Since I have two girls my favorite is the Pink Butterflies!
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Peranting on October 3, 2012 at 12:01 pm

I like the Green Squares one too. Thanks!
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Heidi on October 3, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Gotta go with the pink butterfly! What a great idea!
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Laura on October 3, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Green Squares!
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marie on October 3, 2012 at 12:15 pm

the green one with squares! so that any of us can use it… even the hubby 🙂
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Alex on October 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm

I like the blue ones. I have school aged boys and its hard to find things that are not to baby but not to grown up.
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Alisa on October 3, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Definitely green!
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Trudy Medrano on October 3, 2012 at 12:22 pm

I like the green one with the squares!
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Giuseppina Lita on October 3, 2012 at 12:24 pm

I like the blue sports themed design because my 21 month old loves to kick around his soccer ball!
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Shonna on October 3, 2012 at 12:25 pm

Love the pink butterfly one! My girls would go nuts over it, lol
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Andrea on October 3, 2012 at 12:43 pm

I have a boy and a girl- so i have to go with the green squares as my fave
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Lynne on October 3, 2012 at 12:44 pm

The sports-themed bottle is fun!
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Shelley @ Fort Worth Mama on October 3, 2012 at 12:45 pm

I have two little girls, so gotta love the pink!
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mary on October 3, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Pink butterflies!
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Yvonne on October 3, 2012 at 12:49 pm

I like the green one the most!
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Karen Peterson on October 3, 2012 at 12:55 pm

Love the pink butterfly!
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Laura on October 3, 2012 at 12:59 pm

I have a 3 year old girl, so I’m pretty sure she’d adore the butterfly bottle. Thanks for the info coolmompicks!
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stephanie on October 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm

I buy bottled water all the time. Thanks so much for the useful information! I have girls so the pink one would be my first choice.
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Cyndi on October 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Pink, for my little girl.
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Stephanie on October 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Pink butterflies for our house!
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Kelly W-Y on October 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm

Like the green squares one.
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Jill on October 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm

I love the blue sports design!!
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Jan Potter on October 3, 2012 at 1:04 pm

Bottled water also does not contain fluoride and there is some evidence of a possible rise in cavities because so many children drink bottled water.
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Clarissa on October 3, 2012 at 1:06 pm

The pink water bottle is the best Brita bottle for my fashion-forward toddler to tote around!
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Safire on October 3, 2012 at 1:13 pm

This is a relief. Can’t wait to find them, but for now I’m definitely a fan of the green!
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amy pratt on October 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm

we like the sports design!!
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Sarah Maizes on October 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Since my daughter watched a GREAT movie called “TAPPED” with her “Peace/Green Troop” we never drink from disposable bottles. This should be required watching for ALL! So fascinating. (Oh…and we like the green squares!)
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mangulo on October 3, 2012 at 1:32 pm

My favorite of the three designs is the green squares because it’s a neutral color and either one of my kids (boy and girl) would be able to use it.
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mangulo on October 3, 2012 at 1:37 pm

My favorite is the green squares
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Charissa on October 3, 2012 at 1:52 pm

Pink butterflies for my sweet little love
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mere on October 3, 2012 at 1:56 pm

I like the green squares!
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MJ on October 3, 2012 at 1:58 pm

I’m partial to the butterflies. 🙂
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Sandie on October 3, 2012 at 2:01 pm

love the green one!
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Linda L on October 3, 2012 at 2:07 pm

i love the green squares. Very modern!
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Barbara W on October 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm

The pink one is my favorite..
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Doreen on October 3, 2012 at 2:13 pm

I like the green, but my son would love the blue one! Thanks!
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Lindsay on October 3, 2012 at 2:17 pm

Love the butterflies!
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Jenny on October 3, 2012 at 2:26 pm

so hard since i have a boy and a girl, but my favorite is the pink.
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shannon on October 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm

I like both the green squares and the pink butterflies equally!
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Kellie on October 3, 2012 at 2:50 pm

The blue sports bottle
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Heather N. on October 3, 2012 at 2:55 pm

I like the pink one because my girls both love pink and butterflies
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Kelly Fricano on October 3, 2012 at 3:01 pm

green squares!
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Autumn on October 3, 2012 at 3:23 pm

The green squares. They should make a stainless steel option
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amy on October 3, 2012 at 3:26 pm

i like the pink one with butterflies
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anne on October 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

The blue sports bottle is great. Thanks.
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Lindsay on October 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

i love the green squares!
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Kevin on October 3, 2012 at 3:33 pm

We’re not big spots fans, so I bet our son would love the green squares : )
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Jess Trabulsie on October 3, 2012 at 11:40 am

I LOVE the bright green bottle with the squares on it! It can be used by boys or girls and it’s adorable!
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Jen on October 3, 2012 at 3:54 pm

I like the green squares best. I wish the butterflies were purple though!!
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Regina Bossier on October 3, 2012 at 3:57 pm

I likes the cool green one with the squares!!!!
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lumpyheadsmom on October 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm

green squares!
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Wendy on October 3, 2012 at 4:18 pm

Love the green squares!
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Nancy on October 3, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Love the green one. But also – isn’t NYC tap water just fine the way it is? I have a Brita filter, but I always wonder if I need it.
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Kelli on October 3, 2012 at 4:32 pm

I love the green one!
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Melanie on October 3, 2012 at 4:37 pm

The green modern design for my boys! @Jan Potter: true! But I have to say that our dentist did recommend us to leave the toothpaste onto our teeth after brushing (no rinsing) because there is no fluoride in our tap water here.
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Deirdre on October 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm

I love the Green Geometric bottle. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Jessica S on October 3, 2012 at 8:53 pm

I like the butterflies! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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robyn on October 3, 2012 at 9:00 pm

i love the green one
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Shira on October 3, 2012 at 9:28 pm

Blue sports bottle – my son would love to take this to soccer with him.
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Melissa C. on October 3, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I love the green!
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Keea on October 3, 2012 at 10:13 pm

The green one!
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Dana G on October 3, 2012 at 10:56 pm

I like pink butterflies
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Ashley H on October 3, 2012 at 11:07 pm

My son would love the blue sports one!
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Carol W on October 3, 2012 at 11:12 pm

I love the green one … so both my kiddos can use them!
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CarrieMtn on October 3, 2012 at 11:31 pm

My girls would love the Pink. Personally, green is my favorite color.
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ana on October 4, 2012 at 12:17 am

Pinkkkk please
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Ticia on October 4, 2012 at 12:33 am

You know each of my kids would like each of those different bottles.
That being said, I think the butterflies one is the cutest, personally.
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wendy on October 4, 2012 at 1:25 am

Love the pink butterflies!
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Dawn T. on October 4, 2012 at 3:07 am

Love the pink butterfly!!! But my middle daughter loves the green!! 🙂
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allison on October 4, 2012 at 6:56 am

I’m going with the sports theme, but my crew would adore all of them I’m sure! Great idea Brita!
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ripkep01 on October 4, 2012 at 8:05 am

the green one with the squares!
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Jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 8:05 am

Love the pink butterflies!
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Amy McPherson on October 4, 2012 at 8:07 am

I love the Pink Butterflies! And I love Cool Mom Picks, Y’all ROCK!!!
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April on October 4, 2012 at 8:08 am

the green with the squares definately. though my girl loves the pink!
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Nicole B on October 4, 2012 at 8:09 am

Love the green squares! Perfect for girls or boys!
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MA on October 4, 2012 at 8:11 am

The pink butterflies are super cute and would be a big hit at our house!
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Julie T on October 4, 2012 at 8:11 am

Henry’s favorite is the Green Squares!
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Kristina on October 4, 2012 at 8:12 am

pink butterflies
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allison hollimon on October 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

Love the pink butterflies
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Tracy on October 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

My favorite is definitely the green squares. I’m so happy there is another little something out there that will make it faster for me run out of the house with my 3 kids in tow!
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Tracy on October 4, 2012 at 8:14 am

My son loves green, so green squares it is.
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Susan on October 4, 2012 at 8:14 am

Love the green squares and the entire concept!
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megan on October 4, 2012 at 8:14 am

Green Squares!
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Gloria on October 4, 2012 at 8:15 am

My son would love both the green and the blue.
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Tricia Hoffmann on October 4, 2012 at 8:16 am

Do I really have to choose? Three kids, three bottles…easy enough! Pink for the big girl, blue for my sports junkie, and green because it rhymes with my son’s name. Sorry, not very good at following directions 🙂
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Monica on October 4, 2012 at 8:18 am

Having two girls, I have to say the pink one! What a great idea to get kids used to drinking water without using all that plastic!!!
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Mandy on October 4, 2012 at 8:19 am

My daughter would love the pink butterflies.
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Tracey on October 4, 2012 at 8:20 am

My girls would love the pink butterflies.
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Julie C on October 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

The green one! My daughter would love it!
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Leah on October 4, 2012 at 8:23 am

I like the green squares!
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Dawn on October 4, 2012 at 8:24 am

Sports rules in our house. Blue sports bottle would be our pick:)
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JC on October 4, 2012 at 8:24 am

Green Squares are my favorite! It’s gender neutral and the design won’t offend my middle schooler, but is cute enough to please my little ones!
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Rian on October 4, 2012 at 8:25 am

Gotta go with the green one – I like how they won’t age out of that design.
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Tanya on October 4, 2012 at 8:25 am

We love the blue sports bottle!! My son is only 5, but he loves to play sports and go see sporting events! He is on the go and loves cool water bottles! Love the size of them too!!
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Michele Mullen on October 4, 2012 at 8:25 am

Green, cause then my son and granddaughter can fight over it. Thanks ever so.
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Maggie on October 4, 2012 at 8:26 am

Pink butterflies please!
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Leslie on October 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

Pink butterflies!
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Jenny W on October 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

So cute! I love the green squares!
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Julie on October 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

I love the blue sport bottles….really fun.
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Jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 8:28 am

My daughter would love the pink bottle!!!
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Jenny T on October 4, 2012 at 8:28 am

Love the sports one!
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glenda on October 4, 2012 at 8:28 am

blue!
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beth on October 4, 2012 at 8:29 am

I like the green one.
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Meghan Cooper on October 4, 2012 at 8:31 am

My daughter would love the Pink with butterflies. I love these! So glad Brita released them.
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Vicki I. on October 4, 2012 at 8:31 am

My favorite design is the Navy blue Sports bottle. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Jo M on October 4, 2012 at 8:32 am

I love the blue sports water bottle
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Sandy L. on October 4, 2012 at 8:36 am

My daughter would love the water bottle with the pink butterflies.
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Janet on October 4, 2012 at 8:37 am

pink butterflies, definitely.
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Miranda on October 4, 2012 at 8:39 am

Love the green squares..kind of neutral!
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Nicole Coop on October 4, 2012 at 8:42 am

I like the green squares
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jodi on October 4, 2012 at 8:42 am

I like the green one!
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Anne on October 4, 2012 at 8:42 am

Green squares! Great idea…why should only adults have filtered water?
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Jessica on October 4, 2012 at 8:44 am

With three girls the choice is simple….pink butterflies is the cutest!
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Maria on October 4, 2012 at 8:44 am

LOVE the pink butterflies!
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Imelda Bettinger on October 4, 2012 at 8:44 am

love the green for my boys 🙂
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Westray on October 4, 2012 at 8:46 am

pink,pink,pink please!
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Amy on October 4, 2012 at 8:47 am

Green squares
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Becky on October 4, 2012 at 8:53 am

pink butterflies is my favorite.
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Whitney A on October 4, 2012 at 8:53 am

Definitely the green squares!
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Sharon Graham on October 4, 2012 at 8:56 am

My favorite is the pink butterflies.
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Kristin on October 4, 2012 at 8:58 am

Definitely the green one. Because it’s my favorite and I want to use it, too!
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Melissa on October 4, 2012 at 9:00 am

Love the green one, but any of the three would work for this household!
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Rachael on October 4, 2012 at 9:00 am

I think the green bottle is super cute!!,
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DeAna on October 4, 2012 at 9:01 am

I think the blue sports is great for sports practice for my son! My daughter would love the pink butterflies, and the green squares would work well as a back up for either one! So, I love all 3! I would love to win one to try it out before I splurge on all 3!
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Dawne on October 4, 2012 at 9:04 am

I like the butterfly one!
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Valerie on October 4, 2012 at 9:05 am

Love the green squares!
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Sabrina on October 4, 2012 at 9:06 am

Pink butterflies!! Love these!
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Stacy on October 4, 2012 at 9:07 am

I love the green one!
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Tracy on October 4, 2012 at 9:07 am

Pink Butterflies for my girly-girls.
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Amy Goralnick on October 4, 2012 at 9:09 am

I like the green – it works for my sons or daughter!
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Molly on October 4, 2012 at 9:11 am

I have two girls, so the pink butterflies is MY favorite! Love these!
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MaryKate on October 4, 2012 at 9:13 am

I love the green squares.
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Savanna on October 4, 2012 at 9:16 am

I love the green squares!! Very Mod!
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Steph on October 4, 2012 at 9:16 am

My daughter’s not always a “girly-girl”, but I still think that she’d like the pink butterflies! : ) GOod luck everyone!
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Kate on October 4, 2012 at 9:18 am

I like the green one. Gender neutral and mature enough so that mom and dad could swipe it from time to time if need be!
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Leslie on October 4, 2012 at 9:20 am

Thanks for doing this great giveaway! My favorite is definitely the sports themed one.
-Leslie
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katherine albanese on October 4, 2012 at 9:27 am

I love the green one, but my boys wold like the blue sports one.
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Stephanie G. on October 4, 2012 at 9:28 am

I love the cute pink butterflies! Great product find!
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Lisa Holland on October 4, 2012 at 9:29 am

These are so fun!:) I personally love the green square one but I know my boys would absolutely LOVE the blue sports bottle!
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MKGDN on October 4, 2012 at 9:30 am

I adore the green squares!
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Jessica on October 4, 2012 at 9:31 am

Love the Pink Butterfly for my girls and love that it’s better for the environment – fantastic product!
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Ana on October 4, 2012 at 9:34 am

We use a Brita pitcher at home and we love it. Great idea for a kid’s bottle. Love the green squares!
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Gail P on October 4, 2012 at 9:35 am

Mommy LOVES the green squares. But this one isn’t for Mommy, and I’m sure my little guy would choose the sports balls, so sports balls it is!!
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Cari on October 4, 2012 at 9:35 am

I like the green squares.
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Crystal F on October 4, 2012 at 9:36 am

My favorite is the butterflies. thank you!
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JM on October 4, 2012 at 9:36 am

Mod squares, of course!
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Carissa on October 4, 2012 at 9:37 am

This is great!
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Rachel B on October 4, 2012 at 9:39 am

Pink Butterflies!
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Kelly on October 4, 2012 at 9:40 am

My daughter would love the pink butterfly bottle. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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Kristen E on October 4, 2012 at 9:40 am

Green Squares, for sure!
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Trish on October 4, 2012 at 9:42 am

I like the green square, which can be for boys/girls.
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sharon on October 4, 2012 at 9:42 am

I love the green squares. My boys would love the blue with sports icons. Thanks!
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Lori on October 4, 2012 at 9:43 am

Love the pink butterfly and the green squares but if I had to pick which is better, I’d say the pink butterflies!
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Kim on October 4, 2012 at 9:44 am

Love the purple butterflies…
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Maria on October 4, 2012 at 9:46 am

Love the pink butterflies.
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Tracie on October 4, 2012 at 9:46 am

We are a girly, butterfly household; so it is the pink butterflies for us!
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Heather on October 4, 2012 at 9:47 am

Love the pink for my daughter!
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Anissa on October 4, 2012 at 9:48 am

I like the green squares!
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Marissa on October 4, 2012 at 9:54 am

Love the butterfiies!
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Gayitri on October 4, 2012 at 9:56 am

Love the pink butterflies for my two girls!!
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Tanisha on October 4, 2012 at 9:57 am

I vote for “Green Squares” nice reminder to kids as to how they are helping be more “Green”. Plus drinking water is hip and we all know it is hip to be square!
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ATM on October 4, 2012 at 9:57 am

My kids are older so they’d probably go for the green with mod squares. Great idea to put the filter in the bottle.
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Leighann on October 4, 2012 at 9:58 am

My daughter’s favorite color right now is pink, so that’s what I would go with.
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Robin R on October 4, 2012 at 9:59 am

I love the blue sports bottle for my boys.
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Laura on October 4, 2012 at 10:04 am

Love the green squares, green is my favorite color. I am a little tired of pink for my little girl. She is 2 1/2 – time to branch out and pick colors other than pink!
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Anne on October 4, 2012 at 10:05 am

Love the green one
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Cathey on October 4, 2012 at 10:05 am

LOVE the Green Squares
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Alissa on October 4, 2012 at 10:06 am

I love the green squares one. Thanks!
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Karla on October 4, 2012 at 10:07 am

Green squares- definitely!
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Cathy S. on October 4, 2012 at 10:07 am

Gotta go with the pink butterflies!
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Kate on October 4, 2012 at 10:08 am

Green definitely. Either daughter or son could grab and go. Sports one a close second.
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roni on October 4, 2012 at 10:10 am

love the butterflies!
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Jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 10:12 am

I love pink butterfly!
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Anne on October 4, 2012 at 10:12 am

Green Squares!
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jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 10:14 am

i love the green squares
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Wendy Oakley on October 4, 2012 at 10:16 am

I am partial to the green squares for my little boy. He is 5, and green is his favorite color. Also, although the blue is cute, I don’t believe in everything being sports oriented for boys.
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Veronica Rinker on October 4, 2012 at 10:18 am

Green Squares!
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Renae on October 4, 2012 at 10:18 am

Love the pink bottle with the butterflies!
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Steph on October 4, 2012 at 10:19 am

I love (and my son would love) the sports bottle!
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Stella on October 4, 2012 at 10:22 am

I really like all the designs! So glad that Britta is now making these. I would probably pick the green squares and let my boy and girl share it.
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Jay on October 4, 2012 at 10:22 am

Love the butterfly bottle!
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Renee on October 4, 2012 at 10:24 am

Love the butterfly one!!
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Denise L on October 4, 2012 at 10:24 am

The Sports one would be perfect my little one.
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erinmalia on October 4, 2012 at 10:24 am

love the squares!
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Alicia M on October 4, 2012 at 10:25 am

Pink butterflies for my girls!
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Tami Hatfield on October 4, 2012 at 10:25 am

My son loves the green squares bottle and my daughter the pink butterflies of course!
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Samantha on October 4, 2012 at 10:25 am

Ingeniuous idea! Love them all, but the pink butterflies call to my daughter!
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Tara on October 4, 2012 at 10:26 am

Loving the pink butterfly waterbottle!
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A.S. on October 4, 2012 at 10:27 am

Pink Butterflies! We’ve been through so many water bottles, it would be amazing to find one that doesn’t leak or break and that the kids like too. Thanks!
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Amy on October 4, 2012 at 10:28 am

My son would choose the blue sports themed bottle for sure.
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Jessica on October 4, 2012 at 10:29 am

Awesome idea! I love the green squares!
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Tori on October 4, 2012 at 10:30 am

My girls would both love the pink, but I’d have to get two different colors so they each have their own – Green and Pink. 🙂
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Jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 10:30 am

Pink butterflies! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Liza on October 4, 2012 at 10:33 am

OMG, I want one! Do I have to give it to my kids? The green squares is awesome, but I would happily use any of them.
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Martha on October 4, 2012 at 10:33 am

I like the green one so either of my kids can use it.
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Neisha Bruce on October 4, 2012 at 10:37 am

I really like the butterfly motif bottle 🙂
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Desiree on October 4, 2012 at 10:38 am

The blue sporty bottle would be my fave!!! My son would love it!!! Good luck everyone!! 🙂
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Jiyoung on October 4, 2012 at 10:39 am

Wow! this is the very bright product for kids! I luv green one for my son.
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Jana on October 4, 2012 at 10:39 am

I love the blue sports bottle
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Erin Slone on October 4, 2012 at 10:40 am

I like the sports theme bottle for my two sports playing boys.
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Bianca on October 4, 2012 at 10:46 am

I’ll take the blue sports bottle for my son who will be 2yrs 10-13. He loves his mini basketball and foam basketballs, throws them all day long and then runs to get his sippy cup, so if he had a sporty sippy cup he’d love it even more.
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Carolyn Sorkin on October 4, 2012 at 10:48 am

Because I have boy/girl twins, the Green Squares seems the most practical (and the most mod). Love it!
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AnnDee on October 4, 2012 at 10:50 am

I love the green squares!
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Juliette on October 4, 2012 at 10:55 am

My older would love the green squares and my younger would love the pink butterflies.
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Amber on October 4, 2012 at 10:55 am

We love the Green Squares bottle!
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Kat Olbes on October 4, 2012 at 10:58 am

I like the green squares since it is good for both genders.
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Amanda on October 4, 2012 at 10:59 am

Green Squares! Thanks- love your site!
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Chantal on October 4, 2012 at 11:04 am

Love the butterfly one. Thnx!
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Lisa Marz on October 4, 2012 at 11:07 am

I like the blue sports one. Perfect for my little soccer players.
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Amy on October 4, 2012 at 11:07 am

Love the “mod” green! My daughter would love to have one for school and soccer!
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Ellen B on October 4, 2012 at 11:15 am

My little one would LOVE the pink butterflies. Just a cool idea.
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Kim on October 4, 2012 at 11:15 am

I love the convenience of the Brita pitcher. These sport bottle will be excellent!
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Natalie on October 4, 2012 at 11:21 am

My daughter would love the pink butterflies!!! 🙂
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Melissa on October 4, 2012 at 11:21 am

Green all the way!!
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Nicole on October 4, 2012 at 11:28 am

My son’s favorite color, at the moment, is green. So, I have to choose the bottle with the green squares.
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Lorna on October 4, 2012 at 11:32 am

my girl is all about butterflies so the pink it is!
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elsea on October 4, 2012 at 11:33 am

green squared! they need more styles tho … i have 4 kids!
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Gianna on October 4, 2012 at 11:35 am

I like the blue sports bottle.
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kelly c on October 4, 2012 at 11:35 am

green squares!
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Rachel on October 4, 2012 at 11:35 am

Gotta say the green bottle.
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Ashley on October 4, 2012 at 11:36 am

Love the lime green one because it is gender neutral, and would appeal to my pre-teen and (maybe) teen.
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Therese on October 4, 2012 at 11:38 am

Even a so-so day can be made happier with Pink Butterflies:)
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Naomi on October 4, 2012 at 11:40 am

Green squares!
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Amy on October 4, 2012 at 11:46 am

Love the green one myself, but I suspect my two boys would prefer the blue sporty one.
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jennifer on October 4, 2012 at 11:47 am

I love the pink butterflies!
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Veronica on October 4, 2012 at 11:47 am

Love the blue sports bottle!
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Kate Howell on October 4, 2012 at 11:48 am

green squares is darling
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jessica on October 4, 2012 at 11:51 am

Those Green Squares sure are cute. Thanks for sharing!
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Dalores on October 4, 2012 at 11:53 am

I love the butterfly one.
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teg on October 4, 2012 at 11:56 am

My son would love the blue sporty bottle!
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Sakinah on October 4, 2012 at 11:56 am

Mom loves the green squares, but I’m sure the blue sports themed one would be a hit with the little one.
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Karen on October 4, 2012 at 11:56 am

Green squares for me!
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elizabeth on October 4, 2012 at 11:57 am

One of my two doesn’t love sports and the other loves green, so I’d go with green. The perfect water bottle is so hard to find.
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Becca on October 4, 2012 at 12:00 pm

I’ve got a daughter and two sons, so I’d probably get all three designs, if I got any. But the green bottle is my favorite. Not too “kiddish.”
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Brandy Shelton on October 4, 2012 at 12:00 pm

The bottle with the green squares is great because it can work for boy or girl. Great product. Go green!
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Alina on October 4, 2012 at 12:01 pm

the green squares!!!
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Heather on October 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

the green one is pretty cool and good for boys and girls!
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Karen on October 4, 2012 at 12:03 pm

I like the green with squares as it will go for a boy or a girl and I have one of each!
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Rachel Platt on October 4, 2012 at 12:04 pm

I love the green!!!
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Jamie M on October 4, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Green squares, can use for either my son or daughter!
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Sarah Rosen on October 4, 2012 at 12:22 pm

I’m digging the green one!
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Regina B on October 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm

My daughter would just looove the pink butterflies!
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Colleen on October 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

I have 2 girls… we’re all about the pink and the butterflies.
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Jenn on October 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

The green squares.
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Kathy O on October 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

I’m partial to the Grees Squares, but my daughter would probably like the Pink Butterflies better.
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CJ on October 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Pink Butterflies all the way!
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courtney on October 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm

They are all great but I’d need to go for sports for my son!
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alison b on October 4, 2012 at 12:34 pm

I like the green one!
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brenda on October 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm

i love the green squares – both my son and daughter could use it.
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Re Morgan on October 4, 2012 at 12:39 pm

I like the blue sports bottle
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Dana on October 4, 2012 at 12:41 pm

Love the pink butterfly bottle for my girly girls! 🙂
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Idaho Jill on October 4, 2012 at 12:42 pm

Pink Butterflies – I actually put a reusable water bottle in my purse today (for the 1st time I might add) to take to my daughter’s soccer practice…for her. It’s just too big for her, though, so I really really need to get this! perfect timing…
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Tracy G on October 4, 2012 at 12:43 pm

I love the green one. It’s sophisticatedly gender-neutral..
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kmat68 on October 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm

My son is all boy, so he would LOVE the sports balls themed bottle! And how appropriate to have at the sidelines of all of his sporting events?!
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Brandy on October 4, 2012 at 12:51 pm

I like the blue sports bottle. I can see that for soccer games in our future!
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Melly on October 4, 2012 at 12:53 pm

I love all three,but for my little guy it is the green squares design!Such a great idea from Brita.Thank you for the chance to get one coolmompicks!
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susan on October 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

My favorite design is the Navy Blue Sports.
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Deidra on October 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

The green is my favorite. Plus, either my boy or girl could use it.
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Julie on October 4, 2012 at 12:56 pm

These are great! Love the green squares but the blue sports would be my pick for my little guy!
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Dipti S on October 4, 2012 at 12:57 pm

Pretty in pink butterflies, of course!
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NANCY on October 4, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Cute bottles!
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Judy on October 4, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Since my son’s favorite color is green, I’d have to go with that one!
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Cindy on October 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm

The green!
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Heather on October 4, 2012 at 1:01 pm

Green since it would work for a boy or girl.
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Angela Wong on October 4, 2012 at 1:01 pm

I like the Green Squares! 🙂
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Melissa D on October 4, 2012 at 9:03 am

Green for sure!
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Rena on October 4, 2012 at 1:12 pm

The blue sports bottle.
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Amy B-D on October 4, 2012 at 1:13 pm

Love the Green Squares!
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Jenni H. on October 4, 2012 at 9:15 am

I like the green squares bottle. Our two daughters play sports and this would be perfect!
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Holly on October 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm

Since I have twin boy and girl I will go with the green squares, but I love all three.
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laurie on October 4, 2012 at 1:23 pm

love the pink butterflies!!!
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Dana Clark on October 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm

I love the blue one and the green one.
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Krystle on October 4, 2012 at 1:28 pm

Love the green squares for my son & I know my daughter would love the butterflies! What a great idea Brita!
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andrea on October 4, 2012 at 1:29 pm

love the green!
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Kate S on October 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm

With 2 daughters I have to go with the pink butterflies!
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Cris on October 4, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Green Squares!
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Chandra A on October 4, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Navy Blue Sports 🙂
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Amy on October 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm

I love the navy blue sports!
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Robyn on October 4, 2012 at 1:55 pm

My daughter loves all things pink and green, so we’d be delighted with either.
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Nancy Stroh on October 4, 2012 at 9:59 am

Pink Butterfly
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clarissa on October 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm

i like the green one with the geometric design
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L on October 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm

I like the green squares!
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Michelle on October 4, 2012 at 2:12 pm

Pink for sure!
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Carrie Fallon on October 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm

love the purplish one with butterflies!
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Helen on October 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm

I like the Green Squares.
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Danielle on October 4, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Pink all the way…I have two girls! I also like that these will fit into standard drink holders, unlike another brand of filtered kids bottles that we currently own…just sayin’!
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Kristen Roy on October 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

I love the sports themed bottle! My boys would definitely each need one. 🙂
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Amy Diggs on October 4, 2012 at 2:35 pm

I love the green squares and the pink butterflies…
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Stephanie on October 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm

I love the mod one, perhaps because I could maybe use it myself!
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Tatyana on October 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm

I like green one it’s good both boy and girl
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Jessica Moseley on October 4, 2012 at 2:43 pm

i love the mod green squares!!! unisex coloring is always a plus!
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Jenn Monti on October 4, 2012 at 2:46 pm

Loving the sports themed bottle!
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Kara on October 4, 2012 at 2:52 pm

With three girls, it’s Pink Butterflies all the way!
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amy m on October 4, 2012 at 2:53 pm

love the sport bottle . my nephew would look so cool with it!
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Ceecee on October 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm

I love the green squares so that both my son and daughter can use it!
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Nathalie on October 4, 2012 at 2:59 pm

The blue one is my favorite (and will be my son’s too!)
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Melissa on October 4, 2012 at 3:02 pm

I love the sports bottle! It is blue, like our local school colors, and will be perfect for team sports!
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Beth on October 4, 2012 at 3:08 pm

My 21 month-old son would love the blue sports bottle since he loves his soccer ball so much!
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Sarah Severson on October 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm

I love the green squares!
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Kimberly on October 4, 2012 at 3:45 pm

I love the pink with the butterflies!!
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hakeem fox on October 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm

i like the blue brita cup with the sports balls on it. Does the filters in those cups need to be replaced every so often?
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L Boyd on October 4, 2012 at 4:17 pm

With a little girl, the pink butterflies, of course!
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Carin on October 4, 2012 at 4:17 pm

Green squares is so cool!
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Beverlie Leano on October 4, 2012 at 4:53 pm

I’ll go blue! Love the design and idea for kids!
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Christina on October 4, 2012 at 5:04 pm

The green one with the squares. Great for either girls or boys!
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Rochel S on October 4, 2012 at 5:07 pm

I love the Butterflies one!
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HandCmom on October 4, 2012 at 5:18 pm

green squares; I like the modern look
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Patrice on October 4, 2012 at 5:22 pm

I like the pink bottle, my girl loves butterflies!
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Christie on October 4, 2012 at 5:55 pm

Love the sports one! I have been looking for a bottle for my 4 year old and the Tervis Tumblers are indestructible, but not practical for him yet
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Jennie Houghton on October 4, 2012 at 5:56 pm

The green squares – good for boy or girl!
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esther on October 4, 2012 at 6:18 pm

green squares 🙂
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Mary on October 4, 2012 at 6:51 pm

I like “green squares”!
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Marivi on October 4, 2012 at 7:29 pm

Thanks for this!! I love the green one!
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Kim T. on October 4, 2012 at 7:37 pm

pink butterflies please!
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Anita W. on October 4, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Love the green one! It’s a great unisex bottle for my daughter or son. It’s also my favorite color!!
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Pam on October 4, 2012 at 8:06 pm

Love the pink butterfly bottle for my thirsty little ballerina after dance class.
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Jill Landers on October 4, 2012 at 8:09 pm

I really like the Green Squares one!
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Kate on October 4, 2012 at 8:20 pm

I have 2 girly girls so I must go with the pink butterflies! Great price too!
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Melinda on October 4, 2012 at 8:21 pm

The sports one! Perfect for my little guy!
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Lillian R Rodriguez on October 4, 2012 at 8:22 pm

I love them all! Lucky me 1 boy out of five grandbabies so if I win one, I will buy four and the youngest will get different style from the other and the oldest will pik their own!
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Christine P on October 4, 2012 at 8:49 pm

Pick butterflies
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Mary Whalen on October 4, 2012 at 8:53 pm

I like the green one!
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Jenelle on October 4, 2012 at 9:27 pm

green squares is my fav.
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Lisa S on October 4, 2012 at 9:29 pm

My sons would love to take the blue sports bottle to all of their soccer and basketball games!
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Melissa M on October 4, 2012 at 9:39 pm

Blue sports!
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Ashleigh B on October 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I like green squares but I would probably get the sports one for my boy.
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Janet on October 4, 2012 at 9:41 pm

Green squares
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Aura on October 4, 2012 at 10:17 pm

green squares
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Sarah Austin on October 4, 2012 at 10:42 pm

I like the green one. Either of my kids would like that one
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Robin C on October 4, 2012 at 11:00 pm

Green Squares for the win!
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Jessica M on October 4, 2012 at 11:18 pm

The green squares would be a hit with my daughter! I am a big fan of Brita – excited to see a great item for the little ones!
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Hofkens on October 4, 2012 at 11:20 pm

Sports bottle

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Karen on October 4, 2012 at 7:22 pm

Green squares! So cool. (I might use it too!)
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Annadeene on October 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm

I like green squares too! Thanks!
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Christina C on October 4, 2012 at 11:48 pm

Great post!

I like green squares the best!
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Elaine on October 5, 2012 at 12:05 am

Love the blue sports bottle. It might get my little guy to drink more water.
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Tiffany Cheung on October 5, 2012 at 12:23 am

Love pink butterfly one!
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Anna on October 5, 2012 at 12:32 am

Green looks great!
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Lyndsey on October 5, 2012 at 12:33 am

Butterflies!
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Karin on October 5, 2012 at 1:23 am

Green squares!
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susan b. on October 5, 2012 at 1:31 am

I like Green Squares
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zeusin_it on October 5, 2012 at 1:36 am

well, MY favorite is the butterflies! but, of course that does NOT matter, my daughter LOVES green, but likes sports balls a little more than the color green. too bad the sports balls aren’t on a green background.
long story short…the blue sports themed one please!
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Jane K on October 5, 2012 at 1:39 am

I like the pink butterflies!
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Jane K on October 5, 2012 at 1:43 am

I like the pink butterflies!
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Kellie on October 5, 2012 at 8:53 am

Love the pink one!
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Carmen Van Deursen on October 5, 2012 at 8:59 am

I like the blue!
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