Holiday

Single motherhood

homemaking

Kids

wellness

faith

living

Hi, I'm a Kenyan-born, Colorado-based single mom to twins Hodari and Milambu. I turned the challenges of single motherhood into a thriving YouTube community and blog. Here, I offer support and practical advice on parenting, lifestyle, and more. Let's navigate life's complexities together!

faith

more about me

single motherhood

Homemaking

wellness

living

kids

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.

Related: 6 Ways You Can Help Your Toddler Be More Independent

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

bentgo lunch box

A M A Z O N

Bentgo® Lunch Box

SHOP NOW →

bentgo lunch box

A M A Z O N

Bentgo® Stainless Steel Lunch Box

SHOP NOW →

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.

omiebox bento box

A M A Z O N

OmieBox Bento Box

SHOP NOW →

omiebox bento box

A M A Z O N

OmieBox Bento Box

SHOP NOW →

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.

PlanetBox Bento Lunch Box

A M A Z O N

PlanetBox Rover

SHOP NOW →

PlanetBox Bento Lunch Box

A M A Z O N

PlanetBox Launch Basic

SHOP NOW →

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.

Easy Lunch Boxes

A M A Z O N

Easy Lunch Boxes

SHOP NOW →

Easy Lunch Boxes

A M A Z O N

Bento Snack Boxes

SHOP NOW →

Faith Matini Amazon Store

The Best Eating Utensils for Preschoolers

Cute little flatware sets that are perfect for school lunches:

A M A Z O N

TeamFar Toddler Utensil Flatware 

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

2 Set Toddler Utensils

SHOP NOW →

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.

Lunch Bag

A M A Z O N

Bentgo® Double Insulated Lunch Bag

SHOP NOW →

Kids Lunch box

A M A Z O N

FlowFly Kids Lunch box

SHOP NOW →

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.

Lunch Food Jar

A M A Z O N

MIRA Lunch Food Jar

SHOP NOW →

Food Jar Thermos

A M A Z O N

Simple Modern Food Jar Thermos

SHOP NOW →

KEEPING FOOD COLD

Keep their food cold with these ice packs:

Ice Packs

A M A Z O N

Bentgo® Buddies Ice Packs

SHOP NOW →

Ice Packs

A M A Z O N

Fit & Fresh Cool Slim Ice Pack Boxes

SHOP NOW →


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!

A M A Z O N

Stasher Silicon Storage Bags

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Reusable Food Storage Bags

SHOP NOW →


Water Bottles for Preschoolers

Keeping your kids hydrated is easy with these water bottles:

kids water bottle

A M A Z O N

CamelBak eddy BPA Free Bottle

SHOP NOW →

Water Bottle

A M A Z O N

Simple Modern Water Bottle

SHOP NOW →


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.

A M A Z O N

Crinkle Cut Knife Set

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Vegetable Cutters

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Uncrustable Cutters

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Sandwich Cutters

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Sauce Containers

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

Silicon Cupcake Liners

SHOP NOW →


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.

A M A Z O N

Lunch Box Notes

SHOP NOW →

A M A Z O N

3D Puffy Truck Stickers

SHOP NOW →


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).

Want more posts like these? Subscribe to the newsletter so you can be notified when I post and check out more posts related to toddlers.


pin this post

The Best School Lunch Essentials for Preschoolers

Sep 8, 2022

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter!

30 Day Self-Care Challenge

free download!

It's time to prioritize you, mama! Dive into our 30-Day Self-Care Challenge, a tailor-made journey to fit your hectic life. 

@ FAITH MATINI 2021 All Rights Reserved

TERMS + PRIVACY

Faith Matini is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

error: Content is protected !!