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

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!

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!

Received the package, fantastic product, however the clips were missing to attached it on rang the support number and got through to the owner, explained what was missing, he was amazing, got the parcel sent that day to replace them and sent a cleaning kit aswell. 5* customer service thankyou very much

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!

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.

Terrible product. Straw is useless. Have to take cap off to drink from cup. So defeats the purpose.

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 bottle for my mum who is suffers from a muscle wasting disability and she struggles to hold a drink any larger than a small beaker and we needed a way for her to be able to have a large bottle to have a drink between her carer coming. This bottle holds a litre if filled to the top and the straw is brilliant. It’s really long, she can have the bottle on the side table and the straw is long enough to reach her. If the bottle is placed hire up you simply bite on the end of the straw and the liquid comes out on its own but if the bottle is the lower than the users mouth or at the same level, the amount of strength needed to suck is minimal. It also comes with a strap, the strap is very short and just long enough to go around the bottle but with a bit of work it can be strapped to the back of her wheelchair so she can have a drink with her when we go out. I know £20 seems a lot for a bottle but when you account for the independence it gives her, I would definitely say it is worth the money!