# Encouraging Water Bottles 'Gululu Go' Talks to Kids and Motivates Them to Drink Water By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gululu-go References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gululu-the-interactive-water-bottle-for-kids-launches-gululu-go-300654276.html) After introducing its gamified water bottle for kids, Gululu is now launching 'Gululu Go' as a more portable version of the drinking vessel with a sound speaker. The lightweight Gululu Go is touted as an interactive water bottle, as it boasts an integrated virtual pet that turns the task of staying hydrated into a fun game. As kids meet their daily intake goals and talk to their pet companion, they are able to unlock new skills and treasures. To keep track of a child's progress as they play, parents are able to check in via a connected smartphone app. Drinking water daily essential for maintaining overall health and well-being, and the UK Natural Hydration Council found that if children become dehydrated, their fine motor skills, auditory number span and visual attention can suffer as a result. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Water Bottles:** Developing water bottles with integrated virtual pets and game-like features can motivate kids to drink more water. - **Portable Interactive Water Bottles:** Creating lightweight and portable versions of interactive water bottles with sound speakers provides on-the-go hydration for children. - **Connected Water Bottle Apps:** Developing smartphone apps that allow parents to track their child's hydration progress and interact with their virtual pet companion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Beverage Products:** Innovating within the children's beverage industry to create interactive and gamified water bottles that encourage hydration. - **Health and Wellness Technology:** Integrating technology into water bottles and smartphone apps to track and enhance children's hydration habits for better health and wellbeing. - **Portable Drinkware:** Designing lightweight and portable water bottles with interactive features to cater to the on-the-go needs of children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Hydration-Tracking Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghydion-gallon.md) - [Motivational Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-drinkware.md) - [Rewarding Hydration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pl-smartcap.md) - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Scent-Flavored Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-water-bottle.md) - [Connected Hydration-Tracking Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akamai-smart-water-bottle.md) - [Lightweight Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidratespark-pro.md) - [Intelligent Hydration Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterh-smart-water-bottle.md) - [Hydration Level Tracking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterh.md)