Kids Food & Nutrition

We tested packaged kids’ snacks for lunchboxes and backpacks — what survives the trip, what kids finish, and which box earns a place.

We tested eight kid-friendly milks, from organic whole milk to lactose-free and shelf-stable boxes, to find the best everyday pour and the right backup.

We tested kids water bottles from Owala, YETI, Thermos and Contigo for leaks, cleaning and drops, plus the picks we trust for school and daycare.

We tested kids thermoses from Thermos, Owala, and Simple Modern to find the jars that stay warm till lunch and the bottles that survive a backpack.

Find the best kids protein shake for your child’s needs – weight gain, organic, or allergy-friendly, without marketing tricks.

We tested compartmented kids lunch boxes for leak resistance, easy latches, cleanup, and portion size. Here are the ones that earn a place in the backpack.

Which kids’ lunch bags actually survive the school year and keep food cold without broken zippers or excessive weight.

Six tested, better-for-you kids snacks: no-sugar-added pouches, whole-grain bars, popcorn, seaweed and strips — and the ones worth packing.