It looks like the Stanley Adventure Quencher is here to stay, and even the little ones are starting to hop on the trend. We're in all the Stanley Tumbler Facebook fan pages and caught on that many parents want to purchase Stanley tumblers for their kids.
But $45 for a kid's cup? That's a bit much. Especially when I consider how many of my childhood water bottles ended up lost on the school bus or getting absolutely wrecked after falling out of my bike basket.
Luckily, Stanley makes quite a few smaller-sized tumblers that are the perfect size (and price!) for kids. Like the 14-oz Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler is only $20, less than half the price of the 40-oz option. And, there are even cheaper options if you opt for a Stanley look-alike. In fact, comparable brands make nearly identical tumblers that start at just $5.55.
Here are my picks for the best Stanley cups for kids and look-alikes that your kids will love without breaking the bank. Plus, for a little extra spill-proofing and personalization, I also included some Stanley cup accessories, which make for the perfect gifts for kids right now.
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For the littlest ones, shop this Fisher-Price Stanley look-alike for just $9 at Target. It's on sale for a limited time.
I love the Fisher-Price Coffee Mug that usually sells out fast — it's in stock at Target now! The mug lights up, plays songs and sounds, and can be used as a rattle toy. It's made for kids aged 6 months to 3 years old. Note that it does require three LR44 batteries.
This Reduce alternative from Target is the perfect kids' size and costs less than $15.
We love that this Reduce Coldee mug is actually functional. With a capacity of 14oz, it's the perfect size for school-aged kids.
These are available for store pickup in select locations, as well as free shipping. Use your Target RedCard to save 5%, bringing the price down to $13.29.
Owala, one of Stanley's bigger competitors, came out with a 12-ounce tumbler. It costs $18 and comes in four colors.
Shoppers who refuse to pay $45 for the 40oz Stanley Adventure Quencher tend to gravitate towards the Owala brand. With this kids' style, you can save $27 and get a tumbler that's perfectly sized for young kids.
This is a brand new item to 2024 and is unlikely go to on sale anytime soon, but it's a great alternative for under $20.
Buy kid-sized Stanley tumblers to save $25.
In terms of smaller name-brand Stanley cups, there are four main styles: the Quencher H2.0 Flowstate, the IceFlow, the AeroLight Transit Bottle, and the Quick Flip Go Water Bottle. These hold anywhere from 14 - 24 ounces and cost between $20 - $30 at list price.
You can also save 10% on Stanley's website if you're a first-time shopper.
If you're shopping on the Stanley site for the first time, you can save 10% on your first order when you sign up for email and text promos.
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You can save more than 80% on similar Stanley cups for your tweens and teens if you don't shop the name brand.
There are so many good alternatives to the Stanley cup. Some are nearly identical in terms of aesthetics and price, like the Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler. Others, like the Ozark Trail Tumbler at Walmart have that same visual similarity, but for as much as 88% less.
Here are my favorite Stanley look-alikes, some as cheap as $5.55. We also included some 40-oz options for the tweens and teens.
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Shop Accessories for Your Kids' Stanley Cup, from $5
I love my Stanley but the models with the straws are just not spill-proof. And don't even get me started on how dirty the tip of the straw gets without a cover. Luckily, there are tons of Stanley cup accessories that are both practical and fun. You can even get your kid's Stanley custom engraved with their name so they're less likely to lose it at school.
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