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Back to School with OXO

Great tips and products for back to school

August 28, 2012
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It’s back to school time and we’ve got some products and tips from OXO to make your lives a little easier. We asked some pro’s (moms) about their best tips for back to school, and we asked MK sponsor OXO what products they recommend.


The number one tip was don’t wait until the night before school starts to set up their routines. Your child’s nerves will already be set on edge, and change will not go over well. So start a week or two before school starts with new patterns and routines.

And the number one product from OXO for this year is their new Twist Top Water Bottle. With a built in straw, it’s like a sippy cup for littler ones, but cool enough for all (I keep one on my desk at work!). It has a large opening so it’s easy to fill, and the twist open lid keeps the straw clean and prevents spills. Plus it’s got a carrying loop so you can attach it to a backpack.

Another tip from moms is to foster their sense of independence at home and on the way to school by having them help with their own lunch preparations, and on the way to the bus or school, don’t carry them, let them walk so they arrive on their own two feet (literally).

OXO also suggests using their Baby Blocks and their LockTop Containers to pack food in for school. The LockTops seal tight, keep food fresh and won’t open in a lunch box or bag. And they are better for the environment than plastic bags. They are BPA free and the medium square is just the right size for a sandwich.

Our moms also suggested to prevent wardrobe battles! Let your children CHOOSE their own outfits, from predetermined matching sets that you create, and lay them out the night before. We know of some kids who shower before bed, and then sleep in their school clothes!

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And one more great product for back to school from OXO is their Flip-Top Snack Cup. It’s got a non-slip grip for little hands, and with the flip top, there’s no lid chasing.

And thanks to OXO, we have an OXO prize pack for readers. Simply leave a comment below with a back to school tip and you’ll be entered to win.

No purchase necessary.

You must be a Macaroni Kid subscriber (it’s free). Winner will be notified via email on or about September 4, 2012, contest closes September 3, 2012 at 11:59PM. Winner must be over 18 and live in the USA.