Kid Sized Pitchers....

[youretooloud]

My kids (two and up) pour their own water from pitchers. I have three pitchers from Wal Mart. I bought them many years ago.

But, lately, the kids have been saying "this tastes funny". So, I poured some from the pitcher, and sure enough the pitcher has a weird taste. They are plastic.

Now, I can't find any to replace them with. I need something small that even a two year old can use. I can find the old kind, but I'm leery of those now, I'd like something a little less "plasticy"

Have any of you ever seen any? Where would I look?

Edited to add: I remember back in the 80s, we had some reddish brown ones. They were very common, and they had a lid with a button on top. Anybody remember those?

[daycare]

I still have mine it's tuperware! It's in my hope chest. Lol

[melskids]

i do to..... but i found mine at a yard sale

you could also look up montessori supplies online. they use little glass pitchers, just right for little hands. they are pretty thick and sturdy. ive seen them drop on the floor and not break.

[PitterPatter]

The old Kool-Aid pitcher and cups would be perfect. Maybe u can find those somehwere. I still have mine from when I was a kid but I don't use them. Maybe I should dig those out.

What about those drink jugs that look like mini gallons? I think I saw them at Walmart.

[Pammie]

Lakeshore (lakeshorelearning.com) has a set of #6 pitchers for $19. They are plastic, but have great pour spouts. I've had mine for awhile now, and haven't had issue with funny tastes from them:-) Best part is each child has their own pitcher - and they're the perfect size for little hands.

Just an FYI - if you have a lakeshore store near you, you can have your order shipped to the store for free:-)

[SilverSabre25]

I got a nice small sized pitcher from Ikea recently.

[Missani]

I use the Lakeshore ones. I wish you didn't have to buy 6, but they are affordable so it works.

[countrymom]

tupperware. So you let the kids pour thier own drinks. That would be a disastor in my house. And I would have kids who would fill up on water and then not eat anything.

[youretooloud]

tupperware. So you let the kids pour thier own drinks. That would be a disastor in my house. And I would have kids who would fill up on water and then not eat anything.

The two year olds spill a lot. But, it's only water. They do drink a lot more water than they do if I don't put the pitchers out... but, they still seem to eat lunch though, so that hasn't been a problem. The only hassle is they go to the bathroom more.

[bice99]

The one you remember is Tupperware. We had the same one.LOL

[youretooloud]

The one you remember is Tupperware. We had the same one.LOL

I went and looked on Ebay.. they were Tupperware. Cutest things ever!

I ended up ordering two Small Tupperware syrup pitchers because the price was so good. I hope I like them.

Otherwise, the Lakeshore ones are perfect.

[sharlan]

Have you tried filling them up with hot water and some baking soda, letting them soak for awhile? That might take the odor/flavor out.