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Our favorite can for kids isn’t perfect, but it’s cheerful and cheap, and it comes in five colors. It’s also readily available from various retailers.

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BabyGearLab

Made from 100% recycled plastic, the Green Toys Watering Can is ready to join your child at the beach or in the garden. This watering can is sturdy and durable and sports a rosette sprinkler end and a cotton rope carrying handle. Plus, the set includes a rake and shovel for extra outdoor fun.
With gardening and outside play comes dirt, and we wonder if the cotton rope handle will show dirt over time. However, this may not be a deal-breaker as well-loved toys typically show wear and tear. Despite this matter, we think this watering is high-quality and recommend it to eco-minded families who appreciate the company's effort to repurpose recycled plastic and the bonus perk of hand tools.

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This watering can’s extra-long spout is precise and steady, so hanging plants and other tricky fronds are easy to reach. And it’s very reasonably priced.

Consumer Reports

A watering pot is an item of choice for Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, who has written numerous books about houseplants and plant care. “I have a lot of plants, and it gives me extra reach,” she says. Her preferred version features a long spout. And while just about any sort of vessel can be used to water plants, one with a longer spout can be especially helpful for plants in a cluster or those sitting in harder-to-reach spots. A spout that ensures even water flow to the plant is a bonus.

This can comes with a removable rose accessory, which gives you more watering options, and it holds a half-gallon of water. It’s useful for houseplants and small outdoor gardens.

Little plant caretakers will smile with the Cado Elephant Watering Can, which costs a fraction of some competitors in our lineup. The elephant's long and slender trunk makes this product great for precision watering, such as plant roots or hard-to-reach places. This plastic option is durable and long-lasting, assuming it will not be sitting in direct sunlight.
If you're looking to shower delicate plants gently, the Cado may not be for you, given the trunk spout and its stream-like flow. But, if that factor is not a deal-breaker, we recommend this inexpensive elephant and think it will encourage your child's participation in plant care.

Watering Can Comparison