"We searched high and low for a stainless steel water bottle that was kid sized for our three year old after another one we had broke beyond repair, and this one fit the bill - and didn't break the bank!! The only thing I would note - it WILL get dings in it if dropped; no paint has flaked off though, which was a fear I had at first. I have heard that even the most expensive stainless steel water bottles get dings, so it's not a knock on the maker of these. So cute too!"