6 of our favorite toddler-friendly snack containers for at home or on-the-go

This cup might multitask as well as you do, my friend. Made from soft, collapsible silicone, The Baby’s Brew 2-in-1 Snack Cup comes with two interchangeable lids: one a handy snack catcher, the other a doctor recommended straw lid for sipping water or smoothies. The side handles make it easy for little hands to grasp while the suction cup bottom can stick to the stroller tray and keep you from chasing it all over creation. (It’s also able to fit in most standard cup holders!)

Another snack cup that gets major points for function and versatility is the b. box Bowl + Straw. From the easy-grab handles and tear-drop shape to the removable silicone straw and snack top, every aspect is designed with little eaters in mind. With the flexible silicone snack lid in place, food is easy to grab and safe from spillage. For smoothies or soup, you can pop the straw on for slurping. And when it’s time to save food for later, just tuck it away with the storage lid in place. It’s one of those products you use over and over throughout the day and buy in bulk for fear it might go missing. It’s also microwavable and dishwasher safe!

Perhaps the most ubiquitous snack cup in all the land, the wallet-friendly Munchkin Snack Catcher is kind of a no-brainer. They’re double-handled and easy for little ones to tote around with flexible flaps in the lid that keep food from spilling out. (Some more industrious tots have been known to shake them hard enough for small snacks to escape, but the same principles make the snacks accessible, so we’ll let it slide.) The base is sized to fit most standard cup holders and they can be washed on the top rack in the dishwasher. Best of all, at $3 bucks a pop, if one goes missing at daycare, it’s not the end of the world.

Similar in style, but made from durable silicone, we’re also fans of this Mushie snack cup. The one-piece design is wide enough for little fists to be jammed in with ease and there’s no cracks or crevices for food to get stuck in. It also does a great job of keeping snacks inside even when turned upside down (though tinier things like Cheerios may pop out if they really give it shake). While it’s dishwasher safe, we prefer to wash it by hand since the flaps make it difficult for the dishwasher to do its magic. We’d also be remiss not to mention Mushie’s gorgeous color palette! It comes in 13 muted tones that mix and match with the rest of their Danish-inspired kids’ dishware.

For its longevity and durability it’s hard to beat stainless steel. This style from Munchkin features a high-quality stainless steel bowl paired with silicone top flaps that handily keep snacks inside. We also find that they’re thinner and softer than other styles which means they’re extra gentle on little hands. We also love the addition of an airtight flip-top lid to preserve snack freshness, as well as a tab that keeps it attached so it doesn’t get lost. Double handles make it easy-peasy to hold and even though it’s not insulated, we’ve found that stainless steel does a better job of keeping things like berries and cheese from getting mushy than plastic or silicone. So if you’ve got a berry monster on your hands, this one’s for you!

Come for the cuteness, stay for the convenience! These silicone snack containers double as reusable zip top bags that are freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe. The sturdy base allows them to stand up on their own and a wide opening makes snacks easy to access. While they’re obviously not spill-proof, the adorable ears are easy to grasp and keep upright. The zip top is impressively secure but also easy for kids to open and close themselves. And since they’re silicone, they collapse down and don’t take up unnecessary space in your bag once the snacks run out!

Let’s get real for a sec. You love them, but that doesn’t mean you want to pick up a dropped or thrown snack container a thousand times on a single walk. That’s where this handy gem comes in! Designed to fasten around your toddler’s thigh as they’re seated, this soft, PUL material bowl keeps snacks within reach and allows them to feed themselves with both hands. To clean, you just have to rinse in the sink with mild detergent or pop in the washing machine.