I had a friend ask for advice on finding reusable utensils silverware or flatware for her kids’ packed lunches.

She wanted something affordable because she was going to buy two sets per child and didn’t want to use silverware that might be confused with utensils offered by the school’s lunchroom.

Sistema is a brand of plastic containers I like because they’re sensible in design, are clear so contents are easily seen and have colorful accents. They also make plastic utensils.

A friend of mine introduced me to IKEA’s KALAS children cutlery years ago. This colorful cutlery set can be found as a 6-pack of utensils so it would be great for households with multiple lunch packers.

This spork won’t scratch cookware, won’t melt in boiling water, and is dishwasher safe. It works well in packed lunches, purses, picnic baskets and more.

For those interested in non-plastic options, To-Go Ware offers bamboo utensil sets, which offer spoon, fork, and knife in a little canvas pouch.

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