How important is drinking for children in school?

In the often hectic world of everyday school life, students often forget to pay attention to simple but crucial needs of their bodies. One of these needs is drinking enough. During lessons, sports activities and breaks, hydration often takes a back seat.

In this blog post, we explore why drinking water at school is crucial, how it affects health and performance, and how innovative solutions can help integrate this important ritual into everyday school life.

Drinking enough in school is important for several reasons:

1. Concentration and attention: Dehydration can lead to tiredness, reduced concentration and reduced mental focus. Students who do not drink enough may have difficulty following lessons and concentrating on their tasks.
   
   
2. Physical performance: Lack of fluids can impair physical performance, whether in sports lessons or other physical activities. Well-hydrated students are generally more active and can participate better in school activities.
   
   
3. Health: Drinking enough is important to protect the body from overheating, especially in stuffy classrooms or during physical activity. It also helps to maintain organ function and support the immune system.
   
   
4. Avoiding headaches: Dehydration can trigger or worsen headaches and migraines. Students may get headaches during the school day if they don't drink enough.
   
   
5. Metabolism Regulation: Adequate hydration supports the metabolic process in the body. It aids in digestion, nutrient absorption, and toxin elimination.
   
   
6. Prevention of health problems: Chronic dehydration can lead to long-term health problems, such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections. By teaching students to drink enough early on, they can help prevent such problems.
   
   
7. Preventing fatigue: Dehydration can cause fatigue, while drinking enough helps students stay more alert and active.
   
   
8. Promoting digestion: Adequate fluids support digestion and prevent digestive problems such as constipation.
   
   
9. Healthy immune system: Hydration plays a role in maintaining a strong immune system that provides protection against disease.
   
   
10. Reducing headaches: Drinking enough can help reduce headaches that can be triggered by dehydration.
    
    
11. Better stress management: Well-hydrated students are often better able to cope with stress, as dehydration can intensify stress symptoms.
    
    
12. Focus on long-term health: Drinking water in school can serve as a simple way to sensitize students to healthy habits later in life.
    
    
13. Avoiding overeating: Drinking enough can help prevent unnecessary overeating.
    
    
14. Creating Routines: Drinking water at school can help establish a healthy routine that students can maintain in their daily lives.

A clean water bottle is more than just a container for water.

In today's world, where sustainability plays an increasingly important role, students particularly appreciate the sustainability aspects of the KEEGO water bottle as well as its microplastic-free property and easy cleaning.
Experience reports show that students not only drink more from this bottle, but can also build a positive connection to healthy habits.

According to a recent survey, most KEEGO customers use their bottles for several years, in contrast to conventional plastic bottles, which are often replaced after only half a year or a year. KEEGO bottles are durable, odorless and taste-neutral, which helps to ensure that users do not have to replace their bottles due to unpleasant odors or tastes. This can even save money with the purchase.

KEEGO water bottles are the ideal choice if you want to offer your child a microplastic-free and environmentally friendly drinking option.
With a filling capacity of 500ml, the KEEGO is a true lightweight and, in combination with the Dust Cap , is also well suited for school and sports bags.

You can also learn more about the 10 DANGERS OF PLASTIC DRINKING BOTTLES in another blog post.