These 10 Items Will Make Kids' Mealtime More Eco-Friendly

These cute, conscious mealtime products are good for your little one and the environment.

March 18, 2021

By: Samantha Lande

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Eco-Friendly Eating

We put so much time into what our kids eat, but what about what they eat on? Plastic is often the go-to for mealtime, but it’s not the best for our environment. Since there are so many great material choices these days, from bamboo to silicone, it should be easy to make mealtime more eco-friendly. Here are some of our fun, lively favorites that are better for the environment.

Ez Pz First Foods Set

We love Ez Pz mats, and their first foods set (tiny spoons, tiny bowl, and tiny cup) is made of the same great food-grade, non-toxic silicone. It’s free of all the yucky stuff, like BPA and Phthalates, but it still looks adorable and functions well. Better yet, the bowl will suction to your table to prevent less spills!

BUY IT: BuyBuyBaby, $34.99

Ahimsa Mealtime Set

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends stainless steel for mealtime, but making it pretty is another challenge. Designed by a pediatrician mom, this meal set (for ages 1 year and up) is not only durable and good for the environment, but it also comes in eye-catching, iridescent, chip-resistant finish.

BUY IT: Ahimsa, $64.00

Green Sprouts Sippy and Straw Cup

A few good sippy cups are key as your toddler grows, but so many are made of plastic. This Green Sprouts version is non-toxic and plant-based (with a silicone straw/sipper), doesn’t leak, and it’s easy to clean! With options for both a sippy cup top and a straw top, this cup can grow while your child does.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.99

Bobo & Boo Plant-Based Dinner Wear Set

This kids' dinnerware could easily pass as something you’d use at an adult dinner party! The designs are sleek with great colors, and all of the dinnerware is made from sustainable and renewable plants—free of all of the yucky stuff. Plus, all of it is dishwasher-safe and comes in cute packaging, perfect for gifting!

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.95

Silicone Bib

This food-grade silicone bib will make you feel at ease, and it definitely makes cleaning up a breeze! It's available in 28 colors, so you can stock up or pick out your little one's favorite shade.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.99

Miniware Divider Plate

Made of cassava, these plates are not just earth safe, they are also practical. The dividers make it easy for picky eaters—who don’t like to mix their food—to keep separate compartments. The plates are also stackable, which makes them easy to store.

BUY IT: Amazon, $32.00

Car Divider Plate

This BPA and latex-free plate will make your kids feel like they are at a drive-in! They'll have fun trying different foods from different compartments in this unique, car-shaped plate. It's also strong, so if that plate ends up on the floor, you can feel good knowing it won't break.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

Evenflo Glass Bottles

It’s easier to make more eco-friendly choices for your baby from the start. These Evenflo glass bottles are recyclable and sustainable, with silicone nipples (making them safer to drink from). The glass is also tempered, so they're less breakable than the average glass bottle.

BUY IT: Target, $18.59

Lunchbots Stainless Steel Bento Box

Yes, even school lunch can be sustainable. This bento box allows for less plastic bags and more variety in packing lunch. It’s dishwasher safe, which makes that end of the school day cleanup much easier—if they remember to bring it home!

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Olababy Training Spoons

When babies are learning to eat, their spoons often double as teething toys. With these food-grade silicone spoons, you can feel safe if your baby chews for hours (with or without food on the spoon). They are BPA-free and easy to clean as well.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.95