3.80 out of 5 – Kidspot mums were pleased with Pumped Mini or thought that the product was OK.
Pumped Mini will keep your little one refreshed and smiling ear to ear. It’s refreshingly delicious, while being naturally yum. In a 250ml serve, Pumped Mini is the perfect size to grab when you’re out and about.
For your peace of mind, Pumped Mini has:
- No sugar
- No preservatives
- No sweeteners
Launched in October 2018, Pumped Mini is the newest addition to the Pump family. There are currently two flavours in the range, Pineapple and Apple.
Pumped Mini contains New Zealand spring water (sourced from the Blue Spring in Putaruru and Wanoni Spring in Christchurch), natural flavours (either Pineapple or Apple) and citric acid. That’s it! Per serving, Pumped Mini is only 2 calories – which is reassuring for parents who are looking to give their children a ‘treat’, whilst knowing that their littles one are getting the hydration that they need.
For more information, visit www.pump.co.nz
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8 June, 2026
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Thanks so much for allowing us to trial these waters.
My youngest 11 is a big fan of water in any form so flavoured was an added bonus.
We received the apple flavour, we found it tasted more like a green apple flavour.
The bottle was a great handy size and also loved the top of the drink bottle. Turned the water into a little spout to spray in her mouth.
Loved the fact that they were sugar free and didn’t leave a weird/nasty after taste that a lot of sugar free drinks leave.
I think these drink sizes are probably suited for more younger kids as my 2 aged 11 and 16 polished these off in a few gulps so we’re drinking 2 at a time.
I did put them in the fridge and took a few bottles to my eldests netball game on the weekend and the whole team got one each. They must be good if a group of teenagers enjoyed them.
I’ll submit photos soon
We loved these pump minis, we had the apple and my boys thought they were such a treat! Perfect for the school bag and nappy bag for the toddler! Wasn’t quite enough for sports games but everything else was great! Thanks heaps for the opportunity to try!
Today was the all important lunchbox test… and the pump mini passed with flying colours. I often find bottles are too long for the lunchboxes we use, or they just take up all the space and there’s not enough room for food! This one is the ideal size and shape, and didn’t look “babyish” in there either (I uploaded a pic to show this). Going to have to try the apple one to see if my biggest kid likes that better – I think it would have been good to be able to try both flavours in the trial as everyone’s tastes are different. But overall, I think it’s a good product, I just hesitate on the ethics of the whole plastic bottle thing, so for that reason I couldn’t justify buying it too often.
The Pump Mini drinks were a HUGE hit with my two kiddos. We had the pineapple flavour, which they really loved. I think at first they were miffed that they weren’t a ‘fruit drink’ but quickly adapted and would op for one of these drinks instead of the usual drink bottle of water. They’re a fantastic size for kids too – not too much, fit in the handbag, car – and great to have on hand. My 7 year old plays a lot of sport, so he used them at rugby etc. and it was a great size, and I think he enjoyed them being something other than water. My 4 year old drank a lot more water thanks to these drinks which was also a bonus. I love that they’re still just water, with an infusion of a fruit flavour without the sugar – a fantastic idea. We’ll continue buying these. We’re very keen to try the apple flavour now that these are the new favourite treat drink in our home. The only thing I will say – although it is kind of good – is that the lid is tricky for little hands to get off at first, but my 7 year old figured it out. The 4 year old had to ask for someone to open a drink for her – which was kind of good, as I knew when they were drinking them. I’ve refilled a few since and kept them in the fridge to grab on our way out when inevitably kids ask for a drink in the car – so I love that they can be reused for a while as well. Thanks for a fabulous trial Kidspot
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to try this product. My boy unfortunately didn’t like the flavour so is not keen to drink more. I however, thought it was great and if the flavour was right think this would be fantastic for kids.
The size is great for a wee kid and easy for them to hold. Also easy to fit in any bottle holder or in the bag.
I would love for my 4.5 year old to be able to sample this. He loves water but sometimes wants something with flavour.
Thankyou for sending us a pack of pump to trial, they were such a hit especially with the holidays aswell my son nefphew loved them it was so good to he able to take some bottles with us when we went out etc haf absolutly no complaints from the young ones they enjoyed them for sure! they liked the flavour aswell because it wasnt plain water which made them that much more of a hit.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to trial the new mini pumps. We received the Apple flavour. Both of my children aged 8 and 10 enjoyed the flavour. We have nearly gotten through all of our bottles. It is nice to be able to give them a drink that isn’t full of sugar. The only thing that we did find was that the lids were not easy to take of both of my kids struggle with these. Thanks again, almost forgot to mention I love the size of these for kids they are very handy.
Thank you for the opportunity to trial this. We got sent the apple flavour.
We used the product at home with dinner and when we have been out and about and it is small and easy to take anywhere. It fits nicely into my handbag.
My 9 year old liked it but said that it could have a bit more flavour and preferred it really cold. My 2 1/2 year old (who hardly ever drinks water) loved it and asked for more. I kid-friendly nozzle is really good and prevents the drink from leaking and spilling, but still easy enough for littlies to use.
I am glad to be chosen for the trial of Pumped Mini in Pineapple flavor. My 7 years old boy really liked it and drank water happily without being reminded. The size of bottle is just appropriate and it is convenient for him to open the nozzle without my assistance. It was just so easy to carry in our bags when we go out to parks, our long walks and picnics. The packaging is appealing too. We will buy more for my son’s school as I want him to drink right amount of water throughout the day. Thanks once again for this opportunity.
We were lucky enough to receive the pump mini pineapple flavour to review! Both of my boys, 7 and 5 loved it! They are handy to chuck in the sports bag, take to the park or have on the side table in their rooms, both the boys found them easy enough to open on their own and didn’t spill when tipped over, I do think they were a little too small for our 7yr as in not enough for him at sport etc but easily reusable to fill them back up and chuck back in the fridge! Safe to say they were a winner in our home 🙂
After mixed responses from my own kids, I was interested to see what my “nearly 3” year old nephew thought of pineapple pump mini. He LOVED it! He just loved having his own bottle (although he did keep calling it Powerade???) . He couldn’t get the top cap off by himself (and neither can my 10 year old). He found the bottle easy to hold, even walking around, and the fast flow cap really easy to drink from. He liked the taste, even though he can be quite a fuss pot. He has already put one in the fridge ready for his next visit 🙂 My kids have noted that they both prefer the taste when it is chilled… although they prefer chilled plain water too.
I would love to try these for miss 3 It’s hard enough getting her to drink water so with a little flavour in the bottle might make it easier. She already has tried the adult sized pump berry flavour but the bottles are way to big for her little hands. These will be awesome to try.
My twins absolutely love the pineapple ones that we received. I’ve never seen them so pumped to drink water hehe.. they love that they have their own wee bottles that are easy to open and drink without help (they’re at that stubborn 2.5 year old stage).. the flavour isn’t too strong but it isn’t too weak either so it’s been well thought out
My two boys were excited to try this as they are big water drinkers. They initially found the bottle hard to open but once figured out it was ok for next time.
Both boys enjoyed the pineapple flavour and loved being able to take one to school with their lunchbox on their special Friday Treat Day.
Overall, the product is good…I like that it’s natural with a hint of flavour but agree with my boys the bottle could do with tweaking for more ease of use.
We received the apple flavour. I found it slightly bitter and am keen to try pineapple which would have been our first choice. My daughters are water drinkers and they enjoyed it. It took us a few attempts to work out how to open the bottle! My daughters said you don’t get your tongue stuck which can happen with the other drink top when drinking. Very good size to put in a small bag when going out. Feel a bit guilty though due plastic bottles which we do recycle but are now trying to move away from single use containers.
We received apple flavoured, they were a hit straight off the bat !!! The bottle is easy to hold and the right size. The bigger bottles can be tricky for little hands. The lid is a good size as it’s too big for them to put in their mouth. The flavour is great not sickly and love the fact it is sugar free. We will be buying this in the future!!!
Thank you for picking us. We received the pineapple flavour which my 20 month old has really enjoyed. The bottle is super easy for him to hold and use. The only issue he had is with the nozzle as he is used to drinking out of my big pump bottle and having more water flow out.
The pack has been super handy for us, I have been able to just grab bottles to put in his bag as we head out the door to town or on the farm.
He looks forward to having it each day and even goes and gets a new bottle out of the pantry each morning.
The kids loved the pump mini esp the apple was the fav 😀 they took it to school and the park and Lil guy whos 7 also went bowling at sky city and took his pump mini for refreshment and was super excited 🙂
found they are easy to pack in a lunch and also on a day out or a picnic for the kids and they love the taste and it encourages them MORE to drink water rather than juice or fizz or sweet drinks
def would buy again and would recommend to anyone
we tried the apple flavour and we all liked the taste. The bottle was a good size for my toddler and handy to take in your purse.I think the best thing was the natural flavours and it not being a sugary drink.
Thanks for letting us trial these cute wee pump bottles. We got flavour pineapple which my 10 year old was not overly impressed with. We would have loved to have tried both to compare the tastes. We love that it’s all natural though so it’s better for teeth. My 8 year old enjoyed the flavour and wants more of them. I will have to find the apple to try as well.
What a great way to increase the kids water intake! My 2 loved the flavour, and I’m more than happy to let them have ‘special water’ when they ask.
We got Pineapple flavour in the trial, and my kids were impressed with the taste. They said it was nice, and a little bit like juice.
The kids found the bottle easy to handle, although I had to take the cap off for them. I don’t mind this, and actually prefer having that as a security feature.
My 8 year old loves to take them to school, I can tell they’ll be making me buy them when the trial pack runs out!
My 4 and 6 year old were very excited to receive a box of apple flavoured mini pumps. They arrived just before we were going for a walk so we took some along with us. Unfortunately the “kid friendly nozzle” is protected by an extremely kid (and adult) unfriendly cap. It was impossible for the kids to get the cap off and I really struggle every time I try open one. Once the caps off though the kids said the nozzle is easy to drink out of. My son (6) loves the apple flavour which is great as he’s not really into water. My daughter (4) wasn’t a fan of the taste so hasn’t drank anymore after her initial bottle. She prefers plain water. My son has been having them in his lunchbox every day and takes them to rugby training. I just make sure I remove the cap for him before popping it in his lunchbox. I think if the issue with the cap is resolved and there is the option of plain unflavoured water that would be great. Also loved that the plastic bottle is BPA free.
My older child thought the pineapple taste a bit strange, the younger one thought it didn’t taste enough like pineapple. I didn’t mind the taste myself. it was mild enough, but might not be my first choice of flavour. I couldn’t get the cover over the Pump spout off and resorted to unscrewing the whole thing. My kids were more successful. We took the waters to the movies, so we wouldn’t have to buy an overpriced drink. They work for taking to school as well. Nice kids size.
Stoked to receive the Pineapple flavoured pump minis in the post. Both my seven year old and three year old were eager to be tasters as soon as we got into the box. The kids loved the size as it fit perfectly in their hands. As a parent I really love that it isn’t going to weigh down the backpack if we go out for a walk/to the park as all the bigger bottles really do add some weight. The first cap was a little stubborn but nothing any adult couldn’t help with. The flavoured water really went down as a hit and I noticed both bottles were consumed a lot faster than regular water would be. This is especially appealing for me as a parent as my 3 year old doesn’t tend to hydrate much throughout the day. Overall although I’m not a big flavoured water drinker it definitely appeals to my kids so is a big plus for me. It’s something I would grab in the super if the kids were thirsty as they think they’ll be getting something that’s not plain, old water and I know they’re not being drowned in sugar. Thanks Kidspot and Pump!
Thank you for the opportunity to try this product. We got pump pineapple flavoured and wow it was a hit with the kids. They loved the flavour which wasn’t to strong just subtle enough that it was refreshing. We took it with us on road trips and to kindy and it was perfect very handy size to fit in a bag when going out .
Definitely recommend this product for people who have kids like mine who don’t drink much water it makes a big difference
We received the Pumped Mini Apple Flavour and wow – did my kids enjoy them and were so excited to try them out. They loved them and shared them with their friends during the school holiday. They loved the size, the nozzle and I found that they finished the bottle quite easily – with bigger bottles there is always leftover and then discarded. This is definitely a great option for kids and with the flavour not being strong, an easy like from us!
Thank you for the opportunity to trial them.
My kids were very excited to try the pineapple pumped mini! Loved the packaging – the bottle is cool and the size is so handy. However, not sure about the taste… my oldest didn’t like it at all, said it tasted “fake”. My younger one wasn’t sure, said it is “not the best” but drinks it happily. I will be interested to see what my nearly-3-year old nephew thinks of it. I found it super handy for popping in my handbag for going to the movies.
The plastic bottles don’t make me feel good as a consumer I must admit… but on the other hand, the bottle is so handy, we will definitely be reusing it…
Thank you for the opportunity to trail this product. We received the pineapple flavoured mini pump, which my boys loved. They are a handy little size with a really good and secure nozzle, perfect for little hands to open and close. The boys liked that the weren’t too heavy to carry around as we sampled them on an outing to the Auckland zoo. I would definitely recommend too families to take along on any occasion or outing. They are perfect in every way for size, flavour and easily drinkable in a nifty little bottle compared to some other products available. Definitely got my vote that’s for sure.
I recently received my sample pack of pump. For one it is easy grip especially for young ones. The caps are secured, however, a couple of them were leaking. My daughter said the flavour was not the best. It could have been a lot better. It is so mini that you can easily take them with you anywhere and anytime. The packaging was plain to my daughter, but attractive to my husband. The water should have been sweetened a little bit more. We would give it 7 out of them and we would recommend it. thanks.
Thank you for the box of mini apple flavoured pumps. They are a great size to pop in your hand bag and great shape for little hands. They are more suited to small children as the water doesnt gush out so that lessens the risk of them spilling and choking on water. My older girl didnt think the water came out fast enough for her. One liked the flavour, the other thought it was too weak. I would only purchase if I needed a small bottle that size and would reuse, otherwise I am not keen on single use plastic bottles that only hold a cup of water