Juice boxes have been tackling thirst since their introduction in 1980. (Technically, the invention of a box capable of storing liquids dates back to 1963 when it was designed for milk, but that’s another story!) Within just a few years, these kid-friendly boxes gained a huge share of the market – and a devoted following by thirsty children everywhere. (Speaking of everywhere, they’re actually called “poppers” in Australia. That’s different!) If you’re looking for the right refreshment to serve your children, here are three juice box packs we recommend.
A Childhood Tradition
Forget just using these popular pouches for lunches – they’re great for birthday parties, afternoons by the pool or anywhere thirsty kids are found. Made with no artificial colors or flavors, each single-serve pouch contains 35 percent less sugar than competing drinks.
Tasty Alternatives
Appley Ever After – seriously, we love all the puns – makes our list because they use only organic ingredients in their juices. These packs are low calorie, gluten free with no GMOs and have no caffeine.
Give Us Some Water
If you’re worried about feeding too much sugar to the kids, this could be the answer. Hint Kids Water aren’t juice boxes – it’s actually water that has just a splash of fruit flavor. It’s a great alternative to soda and other sugary drinks. Plus, these have no preservatives, no calories, no artificial flavors and are gluten free.
