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Hydration for children!

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water – if only they’d had a BIBO, hey? Nursery rhymes aside, did you know, children are particularly at risk of becoming dehydrated? Because their bodies are less effective at perspiring and produce more heat during physical activity – which they tend to… Read more >

Why you need to stop drinking bottled water
Why you need to stop drinking bottled water

In a world where our climate is constantly battling the impact of human waste and pollution, resorting to plastic bottles of water needs to stop. We just can’t justify single-use plastic bottles anymore when there are so many brilliant alternatives out there for us to take advantage of. So much plastic ends up in our… Read more >

Why does tap water taste different during lockdown?
Why does tap water taste different during lockdown?

Go to work, don’t go to work, Zoom quizzes, and Barnard Castle: lockdown is undoubtedly a weird and discombobulating time for us all. But what’s weirder is the number of people that have noticed a big change in the taste of their tap water during lockdown.  Surely, tap water should always taste like… tap water?… Read more >

why bibo is the best water filter system for the home
7 reasons why BIBO is the best water filter system for the home

We’re all in agreement that bottled water is a thing of the past, right? Right. If you’re on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from your life but still want delicious, filtered water this can make things a little more complicated as often tap water just doesn’t cut the mustard. But don’t worry! We’ve got… Read more >

is sparkling water bad for you?
Is sparkling water bad for you?

We’ve all been there: sitting at a restaurant minding our own business when the waiter decides to throw a curveball at our table – ‘Still or sparkling, madam?’  Whilst some (incorrectly) assume sparkling water is the H2O drink of choice reserved only for the fancier amongst us, many turn it away as they assume it’s… Read more >

how to make the perfect cup of coffee
How to make the perfect cup of coffee every time

If you haven’t looked out of your window recently, we have news for you: autumn is officially here! ‘Tis the season of turtleneck jumpers, windswept hair and pumpkin spice lattes. As the nights draw in and the mornings grow darker, there’s no doubt your circadian rhythm is in a tizz and you feel even more… Read more >

best app for drinking water
What are the best drinking water apps?

In today’s modern times, there’s an app for just about everything. Need to know the best time to take a loo break during a film? There’s an app for that. Maybe you fancy a cuddle in your local area? There’s an app for that, too (although definitely not Covid recommended so cuddle your pillow instead)…. Read more >

hydration myths busted
Water the facts? Biggest hydration myths busted

On the surface, the key to hydration is pretty simple: if you’re feeling thirsty, you should probably drink some water. But as with any health or wellbeing topic, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there which can make even the simplest of tasks such as drinking water, well, confusing! Should you be drinking two… Read more >

quooker tap alternative
Discover the best Quooker tap alternative of 2021

You’ve made the brilliant decision to ditch the kettle and search for an alternative solution to your drinking water at home or in the office. Kudos! You may have considered the Quooker tap as your next port of call, but before you take the plunge, why not take a look at BIBO?     To… Read more >

how to carry water on a run
How to easily carry water on a run

Health gurus Bupa estimate that you can lose as much as a litre or two of water per hour when exercising, so ensuring you are well watered on the move is incredibly important. But how can you keep hydrated when you are literally in action and on the move? We’ve been scratching our heads to… Read more >

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