I use the Lunchbots Medium Duo for Kapil and it allows be to give him bigger servings of snacks. It also allows me to pack salads with a side of dressing or dipping sauce because the condiment container (below) also fits in this.

We alternate between all of these U-Konserve Round Stainless Steel Containers with silicone lids. I pack veggies or fruits in these containers and they are (top rack) dishwasher safe.

These U-Konserve Small Round Stainless Steel containers are perfect for younger kids who may need smaller servings, but many options.

These Lunchbots Snack Containers come in so handy for purse snacks. When we are on a weekend outing and I need to keep a snack in my purse, I'll fill these and they are a great alternative to having to buy a more processed alternative.

These LunchBots Condiment/Dipping Containers are twist-close and they actually stay closed!

I love these owl ice packs because they are thin and can basically be squeezed into tight places to allow more room for ALL the containers I put in my kid’s lunch bags.

I love this Innobaby Stainless Steel Utensil Set. We use it for school lunches, road trips and so much more. It really helps us stay away from plastic spoons and forks in the house and makes the kids more conscious about reducing our use of plastic elsewhere.

We used these OXO tot straw cups for around 10-12 months (when it became clear the thinner beginner straws were not wide enough).

We used OXO Twist Lid Straw Bottles once the kids were about 14-18 months old. I liked these because they have a tough rubber lid that never broke.

These are the straw lids I got for the Hydroflask. They come with a super long straw (you have to measure your bottle and cut it so it fits in your bottle & spout. Don't cut it too short. I recommend putting it on completely and marking it where you need to cut it, so it fits your spout well. Always cut it a bit longer and then take a small amount off at a time.

We still use these, but I notice there is a hole in the spout that can cause leaking if the bottle is not kept upright. What I do love about these is the Flex Boot that prevents cracking if the bottle falls. We started using these HydroFlask insulated straw bottles around age 4-5 and they keep their water cold for sports days.

These are the 21oz Hydroflasks that fit in carseat cupholders and the side pouch of the kids backpacks, as well as in their lunch bags (just slightly stick out on top). We started using these around age 5 for both kids (in addition to the shorterr HydroFlasks). I've never experienced these leaking, which is a huge plus because other bottles tilt over and the entire lunchbag becomes a puddle. This bottle didn't come with a sports spout, so I got the straw lid separately.

We started using these 16-ounce stainless steel KidBasix Safe Sport Spout bottles around ages 3-4, but they do make a 12-ounce spout top that is great for 2-year-olds!

We recently got these (age 6 & 8). I love them because they have a metal lining and metal straw. They are HEAVY though, so I only use them if we are not going to be carrying them around (for example, in a backpack or a bottle carrier). I dropped it on my foot once and I don't wish that on any child.

I upgraded to this Igloo HLC 24 bag once Kapil turned 18 months, it was clear we needed more room for ALL the various snack times and lunchtimes. Since I was packing a full day of food (8 am-5 pm), we had a LOT of containers, plus an ice pack to keep everything chilled that needed to stay cold.

I used this Igloo MaxCold insulated bag when Kapil was starting Montessori (age 12 months), because I needed to send bottles of pumped breastmilk, as well as his homemade baby food. I didn't want them reheating food in plastic, so I warmed his main meal at home and packed it in insulated Lunchbots containers.

This Igloo Cooler Backpack has an insulated lining, 2 water bottle pockets on each side, a top zipped compartment as well as a front zipped compartment. ALL of Kapil's lunch containers fit inside, along with utensils, napkins, and his school folder. I keep the food containers separate in a PACK-IT bag (to make sure his folder doesn't get dirty).

Veda currently uses this Igloo Mini Tote Cooler Bag and it fits what she needs. While it doesn't have a pocket for a water bottle, I just stick the bottle on top of her lunch containers and zip it closed until the zipper reaches the water bottle. It is easy for her to carry!

We purchased these SRISE insulated lunch bags for the Fall 2020 school year because I needed something that was easy for both kids to carry with their backpacks when they got out of the car on their own (at carline). These are easy to wipe, in the rare event of a spill or food leakage and very lightweight, so easy for a 5 year old to carry (even with the many filled containers and water bottle I pack).

We love these lightweight backpacks! We have the cute, personalized Pottery Barn ones, but they are so bulky. These fit the kid’s folders perfectly and also have space for extra masks, sunblock, and water bottle pouches on each side, and are just plain easy to put on and take off without too much drama! They aren't by the same company as the lunch bags, but they do look like they come together. Veda has the teal one and Kapil has the grey.

We love these Cloth Napkins - they are perfect for lunchboxes and the cute designs help remind the kids to bring them back home! This shop has many prints to choose from! The kids now understand the importance of not wasting paper napkins daily and how we can do our part to prevent unnecessary trash.

I have been wanting these Lunchbox Love Notecards with little messages, fun facts, and motivational messages. The kids love reading something while eating, and these are just the best!

These animal-shaped food picks are really adorable and can be added to fruit and vegetables. Just be sure you tell your kiddos to put them back in their box, so they don't get thrown away. Also, when emptying their lunchbox, you need to be careful that these little picks don't go down your drain.

These Sauce/Condiment Containers are a cute and a great way to control condiment portions.