I tend to disagree with those who say that drinks do not need to be available all day long. I can't imagine only drinking when I eat. If I am thirsty I go have a drink. I cannot imagine telling little ones that they must wait until snack time. They are constantly moving and active and they will need fluids way more than I do. My kids must have their drinks at the table as well and are not allowed to walk around with them but they do know if they are thirsty they can go have a drink. Water is available at my house all day long, in their sippy cup/straw cup (for the big kids). When we go outside in summer I bring open top cups outside and they remain on the kids table while they play. It isn't a lot of work and becomes routine once you start doing it. Water is good for you and I strongly believe that kids aren't getting enough as it is. I rarely serve juice - maybe three or four times a year.