The Hydrant: Solving The Problem of Reaching, Lifting or Holding Drinks. Independent Access to Fluids - Unique & Ingenious Long Straw Water Bottle for The Elderly, Vulnerable and Disabled - 1 Litre

Bought for hospital operation following a recommendation for pre-assessment team. Patient was in 2-day bedrest with very limited mobility. Patients would only be given small cups of water at a time, but with this the nurses would fill a whole litre at a time. This ensured hydration as there was always a plentiful supply and also as the patient had autonomy to drink for themselves. A few notes, the water bottle must be above the patients head. The mouthpiece must be bitten along the longer side (i.e. so the longer side is horizontal) otherwise it does not open properly. There is a velcro strap, this helps to act as an additional loop for tying to a hospital bed preventing it slipping. There is a small pinch clip around the tube that can be clipped to a patient gown to keep it in close reach. (But mention to the nurse refilling so they don't accidentally drag the gown too). Overall the bottle is durable, although slightly more flimsy than expected. But this is definitely worth the money if going into hospital, being on bedrest and wanting autonomy.

During my stay in hospital to give birth, this was a great bottle to have. It could attach to the hospital bed, and I could keep the mouth piece close by, so I could easily access my water. Was also helpful to keep close by on the sofa when back at home, especially during breastfeeding sessions where you become very thirsty! Like that there are two options: a long straw, and a regular lid. Good value for money, and lasted really well. Highly recommend!

My doctor recommended this to me when I complained of to being able to lift a cup of tea sometimes. I hesitated to buy it and regret that I did not buy it sooner. While the bite valve and straw can take a little getting used to, the benefit I gained from it has far outweighed the pain of getting used to the straw. At 1 litre, it has made drinking a lot easier as I refill it less often than a glass and do not need to worry about the weight, as once it's hung in place, the lightweight of the straw makes drinking easy. While the price may seem a little steep for a single bottle, the independence it has given back to me is well worth the price! I now use it all day, every day and find the quality fantastic. It is well made. I highly recommend it if you need help with hydration.

Have used hydrant since they first came out. Clip 4 clothes isn't strong enough. Otherwise easy to use. Bite valve easy 2 use and strong 4 wear and tear. Bottles sturdy. Lids r tricky 2 fit and could do with more screw on threads I've had a few pop off if not careful I find the lids hard to screw on properly. Easy to clean with right brushes although bite valve is tricky 2 clean due to shape. Carers/users need 2 b aware as easy to get dirty and mouldy if don't pay attention? Great concept upset price has gone up so much so not as good value anymore. I've been quite critical as a disabled product and have found these issues a continuous issue with others like carers nurses cleaning them and assembling. Hygeine awareness is a priority 4 disabled!

I've been bedridden with illness for the last six months and have struggled to even lift a bottle/glass of water. This bottle has been a lifesaver for me and has allowed me to drink water without sitting up or lifting anything. I find it works best when it is anchor to something, like a headboard or over the front of a nightstand draw, as it has a tendency to fall over when it's near empty and splashes water everywhere. Not a complaint, just a tip for those who intend to buy. Love it!

This is only the second time I've ever left a review on Amazon but I have to say I have to say something about this product. I wish I'd read the other negative views about the water from this bottle tasting of plastic. The water absolutely does taste horrible. I tried washing the mouth piece and bottle several times but the taste and smell would not go away. My elderly mother tool a couple of sips and was actually sick the following morning. I watched the video for this product and thought with all the endorsements from carers and nurses this would be a perfect product. No way, the water does have a toxic plastic taste. Unfortunately I was too late too return the bottle but no way would I recommend this to anyone. Lots of people have written about the toxic taste of the water and unfortunately I have to say they are spot on. In the end I bought a couple of aluminium kids flasks with the flip lids. Much safer to use.

Great for breast feeding when you need water and can’t really move around easily. Hard to clean the straw unless you buy a specific cleaning tool. So mine went mouldy and I had to throw it away.

I bought this as I was going to have my second hip replacement. When I had the first replacement and had to sleep on my back for a few weeks I found I snored and my mouth got very dry so I had to sit up to drink at night. This time I had had this wonderful product, I could hook it on the headboard and drink without having to sit up. Wonderful.