Packing school lunches for preschoolers can be challenging! Not only are school mornings hectic and stressful, but you also have to deal with picky eaters who refuse to eat whatever you prepare for them. In addition to healthy ingredients, having the right school lunch essentials can go a long way toward minimizing stress.

I’ve compiled a list of the best school lunch essentials in this post. These include lunch boxes, lunch bags, water bottles, and even tools that are great for creating appetizing lunches that will tempt your picky eater.

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The Best Lunch Boxes for Preschoolers

Bentgo® Lunch Box

Bentgo® offers some really great lunch boxes for younger kids. They have different styles, most notably the 5-Compartment lunch box that offers ample room to be creative and pack different food groups for your child. They also have a stainless steel one that has three compartments and a

OmieBox Bento Box

The Omiebox is great because it comes with a removable stainless steel vacuum insulated thermos which can be used to carry hot or cold foods. You are also able to insert dividers to separate foods.

PlanetBox Bento Lunch Box

Since PlanetBox lunch boxes are made of steel, they are more environmentally friendly than other lunch boxes. The Planetbox Rover comes with 5 compartments and includes a carrying bag, one big and small food container, and magnet sets. They also have a launch basic lunch box with three compartments.

Easy Lunch Boxes

Easy Lunchboxes offers budget-friendly lunchboxes that make packing lunch a breeze. For $13, you get 4 containers on rotation so you can meal prep lunches ahead of time.

The Best Eating Utensils for Preschoolers

Cute little flatware sets that are perfect for school lunches:

The Best Lunch Box Carriers for Preschoolers

Your preschooler will love carrying around these lunch box bags because they keep everything together and are easy to carry.

School Lunch Must-haves for Keeping Food Hot or Cold

KEEPING FOOD WARM

Whether you want to pack soups, chilis, pasta, or other hot foods for your kids, these items will help keep them warm.

KEEPING FOOD COLD

Keep their food cold with these ice packs:

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Reusable Bags for School Lunches

Whether you need to pack snacks or some extra items for your kids, these reusable stasher bags are perfect for the job!

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Water Bottles for Preschoolers

Keeping your kids hydrated is easy with these water bottles:

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Tools For Lunch Packing

Using the following tools, you can make lunch more enjoyable for your kids. Add some cute pins, cut up the carrots with a crinkle-cut knife, or make your own uncrushable sandwiches from home.

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Tools To Make Them Smile

Whether it’s a bible verse to encourage them, an “I love you & hope you have a great day” note, or some cute stickers, these small gestures will brighten their day.

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Conclusion

And there you have it: The best school lunch essentials for preschoolers. Using these items, you can pack tasty and appealing lunches for your picky eaters–although it isn’t guaranteed they will eat them (but it’ll look good).

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