Summertime Must-Haves to Help You Win Eating On-the-Go and Every Outside Adventure, According to A Picky Eating Expert & Mom of 2

by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jun 19, 2023

Summer’s only just beginning and already it’s on-the-go all day every day.

Whether you’re looking ahead to a roadtrip, spending your days on the beach, or park hopping all summer long, there’s one thing I know you need to make your days a success: to be prepared! (The founders of the Boy Scouts must have been parents of little kids.)

I’ve rounded up my summer-time must-haves for all of your on-the-go needs — eating on-the-go, traveling, picnics and spontaneous fun with food activities.

Enjoy!

Eating On-the-Go

Our top picks for making all your summertime adventures as seamless as possible.

Our favorite Bentgo lunchbox and a trusty lunch bag for all their snacks (or pick another from my list of faves)
Snack spinner
Match Up Memory Snack Tray
Carseat travel tray – my assistant swears by this car seat travel table she bought for her 20-hour road trip with 3-year-old twins
A silicone or disposable placemats
Easy-to-carry insulated bag – Doesn’t this color scream summer!
Portable toddler chair (honestly fun for much more than just eating)
Reusable Stasher bags that are equally as wonderful for snacks as they are for toys
Insulated no-spill water bottle
Travel potty – we’re in the midst of potty training and this feels important for our next long car trip (and these make clean up look easy peasy)

Snacking On-the-Go

I recommend stashing all of these in your car, stroller, backyard, beach bag — or whatever is going with you every day — so you you’re always prepared and feeling good about what’s on the other end of “I’m huuuuungry.”

Even more snack ideas for you:

Having Fun With Food

Whip these out for some extra fun at mealtimes or when you need to kill time. There’s something always thrilling about getting to play with food!

Monster popsicle molds
Food cutters
Silicone baking cups that we use for everything
Crinkle Cut Knife
Toy picnic basket
Food play cookbook
Food picks
Food-themed coloring book
Fun sandwich cutters
Mini waffle maker (we have the heart version of this)
Kid-friendly knives

Picnics & Road Trips

I’m officially declaring this my Picnic Summer. Who’s with me?!

Collapsible wagon to haul your kids and all.the.things
Toniebox Audio Player – A fun alternative to screens
The Yeti Rambler Jr. is SO durable and keeps drinks cold for hoooours
LCD Writing Tablet that we take everywhere (tracing hands and feet is the current obsession)
The most adorable and versatile snack cup
GoBe Kids Snack Spinner
Outdoor Blanket (this one is big, but trust me, it’s a winner – easy to fold and padded so it’s super comfy)
The stain remover I buy in bulk
Water WOW! Activity Pads (hopefully your kid won’t just drink the “paint” like mine)
My fave hand & face wipes
No Spill Bubbles to throw in the car or stroller whenever you need instant fun

Looking for more summertime fun with your picky eater? I’ve got you:

You can find more of my favorite picky eater items on my Amazon storefront.

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