Kids

Food storage

Glass, steel and silicone containers for children's snacks and leftovers, without plastic against the food.

A container may be tipped or shaken in a bag, bringing food against the lid and seal.  We apply the same material standard to those parts as the base.  Glass, steel and silicone have different heating and handling limits, so the best choice depends on how the container will be used.

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If You Care Unbleached Paper Snack & Sandwich Bags — 48 Count If You Care Unbleached Paper Snack & Sandwich Bags — 48 Count PAPER Why we recommend it: Pack sandwiches and dry snacks against uncoated paper instead of a plastic bag.  The paper's dense fibers provide grease resistance without an added wax layer.  These 48 fold-top bags are a simple school-lunch option, but they have no resealable closure and are not airtight or leakproof.  Use a rigid container for liquids or easily crushed food. Materials: unbleached spruce-pulp paper $5.69★ 4.7 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Bee’s Wrap Button-and-Tie Sandwich Wrap Bee’s Wrap Button-and-Tie Sandwich Wrap GOTS COTTONORGANIC COTTONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A reusable cotton-and-beeswax wrap for packed sandwiches, with a wooden button and tie instead of a plastic bag closure.  Unfold it to make a small lunch mat.  Adults should check the tie and button before packing; hand-wash in cool water and avoid heat, raw meat and fish. Materials: organic cotton · beeswax · plant oil · tree resin · wooden button $9.99★ 4.6 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon
Zip Top Platinum Silicone Dish Set — Frost, 3 Pieces Zip Top Platinum Silicone Dish Set — Frost, 3 Pieces SILICONEUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Made in the USA from platinum-cured silicone, these soft dishes hold snacks and leftovers without rigid plastic lids.  The wide openings make filling and washing easier, and the three dishes nest for storage.  Keep liquids upright—these are not leakproof lunch containers—and use unscented detergent to limit lingering odors. Materials: platinum-cured silicone $48.48★ 4.5 · 900+ ratings View on Amazon
Meli Wraps Organic Cotton Snack Wraps — Set of 3 Meli Wraps Organic Cotton Snack Wraps — Set of 3 ORGANIC COTTONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Fold these waxed organic-cotton sheets into snack envelopes or wrap a sandwich without a disposable plastic bag.  Made in Hawaii, the set includes 7 × 7, 10 × 10 and 10 × 16-inch wraps.  The coating contains beeswax, tree resin, jojoba oil and coconut oil; cool-water handwashing keeps it reusable. Materials: organic cotton · beeswax · tree resin · jojoba oil · coconut oil $22.00★ 4.4 · 84 ratings View on Amazon
Ziploc Endurables Silicone Snack Pouches — 1 Cup, 2-Pack Ziploc Endurables Silicone Snack Pouches — 1 Cup, 2-Pack SILICONE Why we recommend it: These one-cup silicone pouches hold snack-sized portions without disposable plastic bags or separate lids to lose.  Their built-in zip seals close over cut fruit, crackers or leftovers, and the pouches can go in the dishwasher.  Made in Thailand.  Adults should handle any reheating and let food cool before serving; wash them right-side out because reversing the pouch can tear it. Materials: platinum silicone with integral zip closure $15.62★ 4.4 · 900+ ratings View on Amazon
SuperBee Organic Cotton Snack & Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 SuperBee Organic Cotton Snack & Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 ORGANIC COTTON Why we recommend it: Small, medium and large waxed-cotton sheets give you reusable options for fruit and packed sandwiches.  SuperBee names the full coating—beeswax, coconut oil and tree resin—and makes the wraps in Thailand.  Warm them in your hands before folding; wash gently and keep raw meat, fish, eggs and hot food out. Materials: organic cotton · beeswax · coconut oil · tree resin $15.98★ 4.3 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
HoneyBee Wrap Organic Cotton Snack and Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 HoneyBee Wrap Organic Cotton Snack and Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 ORGANIC COTTON Why we recommend it: A beeswax coating turns organic cotton into a reusable wrap for school sandwiches, fruit and snacks.  The three sizes fold around lunchbox foods, with hand warmth helping the edges stay closed.  Expect a wax scent and some residue; hand-wash in cool water and avoid hot food, raw meat and fish. Materials: organic cotton · beeswax · coconut oil · jojoba oil · tree resin $17.95★ 4.2 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Firgi Four-Compartment Silicone Food Container — 26 oz, Taupe Brown Firgi Four-Compartment Silicone Food Container — 26 oz, Taupe Brown SILICONE Why we recommend it: Four separate sections keep prepared foods or frozen portions organized without a plastic container or lid.  The flexible silicone lid lifts off for washing, and the shallow shape stacks neatly in the fridge or freezer.  Made in South Korea, it can also hold snacks and small meals as children grow; it is one divided container, not a set of freezer trays. Materials: platinum-cured silicone $29.99★ 4.1 · 98 ratings View on Amazon
LilyBee Wild Wings Cotton Snack and Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 LilyBee Wild Wings Cotton Snack and Sandwich Wraps — Set of 3 COTTON Why we recommend it: Cotton coated with beeswax, coconut oil and damar resin offers a reusable alternative to plastic wrap for sandwiches and snacks.  These New Zealand-made wraps also cling firmly around small bowls.  They can be difficult to unfold, so younger children may need help.  Wash in cool water and keep away from heat, raw meat and seafood. Materials: cotton · New Zealand beeswax · coconut oil · damar tree resin $25.00 View product
Onyx Divided Stainless Steel Lunch Container — FS014 Onyx Divided Stainless Steel Lunch Container — FS014 STAINLESS STEELSILICONE Why we recommend it: Removable steel dividers let you pack several snacks in one reusable container, without plastic tubs or disposable bags.  The outer lid seals with silicone, but liquids can still move between the divided sections.  Remove the partitions for cleaning and hand-wash the lid.  The container is stainless steel, not glass, and is made in South Korea. Materials: stainless steel · silicone seal $30.00 View product

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These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Parabens Phthalates Synthetic fragrance Sulfates (SLS/SLES) Formaldehyde releasers