Lunchtime Essentials for Your Big Kid

The worst part about parenting is watching your kiddos grow and get older. As they graduate from preschool and toddler years into big kid status, it’s important to ensure their school essentials, including mealtime items, grow along with them. This week, we have some awesome stainless steel mealtime essentials on sale for your big kid that you might also love, too! Keep reading to learn more about making the change to big kid stuff and all of the awesome items you can get your hands on this week for a great price.

From Toddler to Big Kid

Has your toddler grown up right before your very eyes? At around age 5, you’ll start to notice that your kiddo isn’t interested in most of their “toddler stuff” anymore, even though they seemed just fine with it a few months ago. Here are some typical items that older toddlers start to transition out of quickly and ways you can keep them feeling just like a big kid:

• Toys. If your kiddo isn’t using most of their toys anymore and seems bored, it could be because they are just not interested in them anymore and want more “big kid” items. Start by going through the toys together to donate or repurpose the ones they haven’t used in a while. Start to gradually bring in big kid toys to fulfill their needs, and opt for fewer toys nowadays. Consider musical instruments, puzzles, physical activity toys, or science kits instead.
• Bedtime essentials. As much as it may break your heart, it may be time to ditch those Blippi bedsheets and grab some big kid ones instead. If they haven’t already made the transition to a big kid bed yet, it might be happening very soon! You might also want to take a look around their room—Do they still need that monitor camera? How about that changing table pad? Are they ready for some big kid decorations now?
• Mealtime essentials. Having a Cocomelon lunchbox in 1st grade might not be the right call. Instead, opt for something more generic that is still functional. Silicone lunchboxes are often too bright for most older toddlers; it might be time to make the switch to stainless steel. The plus side? Stainless steel mealtime essentials are great for adults, too!

Graduate to These Stainless Steel Mealtime Essentials

Is your kiddo ready to ditch the bright silicone and get their hands on something more like mom and dad’s? These stainless steel mealtime essentials are the perfect middle ground, allowing your kiddo something that looks grown up, but are still made and designed with them in mind. They’re the perfect transition products you need this school year!

Stanless Steel Divided Lunchbox - 3 Sizes

Innobaby's Keepin' Fresh Stainless Steel Box is a SMART food storage solution for home and on the go. Great for storing sandwiches, pastas, veggies, and more, our unique divided design keeps food separated and mess-free.

Available in 11oz, 16oz, and 19 oz, the double-lined wall keeps food cold or warm up to 2 times longer than standard containers while acting as a protective shell to protect little hands from extreme temperatures. The airtight hinged lid is a snap to open and close, seals in freshness, and is simple enough for toddlers and small children to use. Top rack dishwasher safe, Innobaby's Keepin' Fresh Bentos are also freezer safe, BPA free, phthalate free, PVC free, and lead-free.

The best part? Adults love it, too! Simply designed, you and your little one can now share lunchboxes, allowing for less clutter in your cabinet and more ways you can bond.

Din Din SMART EZ Grip Spoon & Fork Set (case included)

Your older toddler may be ready to use utensils that look just like mom and dad’s, but having age-appropriate utensils is still really important at this age. Innobaby's Din Din SMART Utensil Set is the perfect answer!

This utensil set, great for kiddos three and up, comes with a carrying case and an ergonomically designed handle, making it a perfect companion for on-the-go school lunches and more! Perfect for school-aged kids, the versatile utensil set comes with a convenient & easy-to-wash carrying case to keep utensils clean until ready to use and prevents lunchbox mess from dirty forks and spoons.

Sized just right for kids, our utensil set is perfect for children transitioning from toddler utensils to larger-sized cutlery (just like mom and dad's!). They are also BPA-, phthalate-, PVC-, lead-free, and easy to wash in the dishwasher.

Din Din SMART All Stainless Spoon & Fork Set (Case Included)

Is your kiddo definitely ready for some REAL big kid cutlery? Innobaby's Din Din SMART Utensil Set and case are perfect for school lunch boxes or any time your kids have a meal on the go while feeling like the big kid they are!

The convenient storage case keeps the utensils separate from other items in your bag or lunchbox, preventing the mess from dirty forks and spoons. Sized just right for kids, our cutlery set is perfect for children transitioning from toddler utensils to larger-sized cutlery (just like mom and dad's!).

These utensils are made from high quality, type 304, food-grade stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and are made in South Korea. Safety tested to the highest quality standards, our dining sets are BPA-free, phthalate-free, PVC-free, and lead-free.

For more parenting tips and great everyday essentials for the entire family, head on over to innobaby.com!