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SPECIAL DELIVERY If you and your brood are keen to try the recipe-box trend, it’s worth sampling Mindful Chef’s new-and-improved Family Box, now catering for up to five diners. Whether you’re feeding the whole family, or meal-prepping for the week, you’ll find a host of delicious ideas inside: from Mexican chilli, guacamole and sweet-potato fries, to beef bolognese with brown-rice penne – all delivered in eco packaging. mindfulchef.com

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CRUNCH TIME Safe for schooltime snacking (and packed with vitamins), MadeGood’s new range of granola bars are free from some of the most common food allergens, such as nuts, egg, soy, dairy and gluten. Choose from mixed berry, chocolate chip and chocolate & banana flavours. madegoodfoods.com

HOP TO IT Already dreaming about all the Easter sweet treat? Us too… especially PLAYin Choc’s new Easterthemed ToyChoc boxes. Each of the wholly recyclable packs includes a 3D rabbit puzzle, fun fact card and – our fave bit – two delicious organic vegan chocolates. playinchoc.com

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Win one of ve ecofriendly kids’ lunch packs

Cut down on plastic with Beeswax Wraps, a reusable alternative that’s ideal for lunchtime. Made from organic cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and pine resin, the self-seal packs keep food fresh, thanks to the antibacterial material. Simply wash with soap after each use, and pop them in the compost bin after a year of use. Win one of five children’s lunch packs: each one includes two medium wraps and two small wraps. Good luck! Enter online at: littlelondonmagazine.co.uk/competitions

A new study has found that the average UK child learns to use a knife and fork aged four, with one in 10 parents even allowing children to eat spaghetti, yoghurt and beans with their hands. And 19% revealed that they don’t care how their child eats food, as long as it’s eaten!

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