Dabbawalla NonToxic Lunch Bag (18 Designs) Blue Monkey - $39.97 Out of this World - $39.97 Monster Geek - $39.97 The Fast Track - $39.97 Blushing Monkey - $39.97 Apple of My Eye - $39.97 Cute as a Bug - $39.97 Feather Friends - $39.97 Flower Power - $39.97 Strawberry Fields - $39.97 British Invasion - $39.97 Stars and Stripes - $39.97 Why we love this: Our 4 and a half year old son has been using his Dabbawall Rocket Out of this world lunch bag for 2 years. With two years of almost daily use there is no ware on the bag. On the odd occasion of a spill in the lunch bag or when the white rocket on the outside of the bag gets a little dingy it washes great in our front loading washing machine. We let it air dry and it is good to go! It fits his Klean Kanteen 12oz water bottle, LunchBots cinco, two snacks (usually in a Goodbyn dipper container and a cloth bag), a freezer pack and lots of extra room. His Dad Simon loved it so much he bought the Dabbawalla Monster Geek bag for himself.

Flexible, strong and built to last, the Dabbawalla insulated lunch bags are perfect for carrying lunch to school, the office, or for use as a stroller bag. Crafted from a revolutionary foam material that is degradable, machine-washable and 100% toxic free. All lunch bags feature a sturdy handle and two interior mesh pockets and are roomy enough to fit lunch, a drink bottle and snacks. Perfect for a child's first lunch bag or for use as an insulated stroller bag. Not just for bananas, it fits lunch, a snack and a water bottle. Inside mesh pockets keep things stashed and stowed so whether swinging through the jungle or running for the bus, items stay secure. 12"H x 11"W x 6"DPacking lunch for your young children is easy when you have some good, healthy ideas to start. We’ve gathered our favorite school lunch articles for you. At school, your children are going to be making a lot of their own decisions about nutrition. How do you give kids the tools they need to make their own good choices?

Healthy Lunchbox Idea: Pasta Salad Tips for keeping enough supplies on hand that you can improvise a great pasta salad for lunch without any risk of boredom. First rule in my house: make it infrequently so it’s a pleasant surprise when we have pasta salad. At home, it is easier to keep your allergic child safe. Once you switch to school lunch or packed lunch, you need to have allies who will help keep your child eating allergy-free foods. Keep your child’s lunch bag interesting with little surprises. We gathered a lot of fun ideas to give your child a mid-day boost. Play with the familiar or surprise with a new shape or color.Forgot to make a lunch? You probably have more options than you realize. We created lists of lunch ideas that are easy to chop, stir, and shake so you can have a healthy lunch ready in 5 minutes or less. Pinning Your Way to More Creative Food If you still need ideas, check out Pinterest. Look for school lunch boards, and you will join a world of creative parents sharing their ideas for more appealing lunches for children.

Stocking up on brand-new back-to-school supplies is one of the season’s most treasured traditions. backpack 55x40x23But even time-tested rituals deserve an update, especially when your children’s welfare is involved. backpack oxy acetylene cutting torchThis year, make sure your little ones start the school year on the right foot with safer gear, much of which is also better for the environment. backpack nomad baturaTo help you, we’ve rounded up 13 items, including organic paint, all-natural glue, and stainless steel containers, to shop just in time for their first day of school.dodici backpack Glob Colors’ vegan, organic paint colors—such as Berry, Pomegranate, and Basil—are named after the colorful fruits, veggies, and herbs used to make them.backpack dulfy

Instead of petroleum paraffin wax, Crayon Rocks’ non-toxic crayons are crafted from kosher soy wax combined with natural mineral pigments, giving each one its vibrant hue. m249 backpack saw 800Even better, Crayon Rocks’ unique design encourages a child’s tripod grip. Like Eco-Kids’ other all-natural products, this environmentally friendly glue is a mix of rice flour, water, sugar, cornstarch, and other better-for-kids materials. Many of Buffalo Natur’s products, like its geometry set, are made of 85% recycled material and come in 100% biodegradable packaging. Beatrix NY’s playful lunch boxes are conveniently machine-washable, and they’ve also been tested negative for PVC, phthalates, lead, and BPA. Because many portable food containers are made of plastic, posing some potential health concerns, make sure you’re packing lunch in a safer alternative. All of Klean Kanteen’s durable canisters are made from food-grade stainless steel that won’t absorb flavors or odors.

Neatly organize school lunches in Goodbyn Bynto’s three-compartment tray, which is easy to wash, free of BPAs and phthalates, and lead-safe. Replace plastic snack bags for a more environmentally responsible option. Itzy Ritzy’s reusable cotton bags can hold snacks but also toiletries, a cell phone, or other odds and ends. S’well’s stainless steel, BPA-free bottles can keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. Dabbawalla’s miniature backpacks, perfect for preschoolers, are crafted from a material called EcoSponge, a neoprene fabric that is supposed to be degradable, recyclable, and toxin-free. Sprout San Francisco makes organic clothes whenever possible, screening the fabrics it uses for toxic chemicals, including dyes, perfumes, pesticides, and more. All of Nohi Kids’ clothes are made from fabric that’s a combination of certified organic cotton, bamboo viscose, and spandex, featuring designs printed with water-based inks. According to the Ecology Center, Britax ranks as one of the top companies trying to reduce hazards—like flame-retardant chemicals—in its products, particularly its Frontier car seat.