Ah the good ole lunchbox!
Kids REALLY care about the lunchbox they roll. I guess that’s because it’s one of the first ways to show individual tastes as children grow. Sure, brown lunch bags are fine for teenagers, but for kids the lunch box comes high on the pecking order of important school supplies.
Parents care about most everything BUT the look.
Ease of cleaning the lunch box is high on the list. The material, shape, and compartment sizes affect how it washes and cleans. Is it made from food-safe material? Whether you’re packing a hot lunch or a cold lunch with an ice pack will determine the kind of lunch box and the material required.
The best kids lunch box or lunch bag should accommodate the child’s portion size, eating habits, and dietary needs. But don’t you DARE forget the look!
Our List of The Best Kids Lunch Box
Nomeca Kids Lunch Box is a bento box made from safe material, microwaveable, and leakproof with portion sized compartments.
All the compartments and outer casing of the lunch box is made from FDA certified food-grade materials that are BPA free, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. It is a sturdy and durable lunch box with its rubber coated edges that are drop proof.
Two latches close the lunch box securely and tightly. Kids easily open and close the locks.
The molded lined rubber lid is leakproof and seals each compartment separately. Therefore, fluid in one chamber won’t mix with food or other liquids in another compartment. The outer shell is also leakproof, preventing leakage into the backpack even when shaken, placed vertically, or upside down. The airtight seal makes it easy to keep food fresh.
Remove the inner compartment tray to clean in the dishwasher or heat food in the microwave. It is also stain resistant and odor free. To maintain the durability of the rubber sealed lid, the manufacturer recommends handwashing the outer container. It preserves the leakproof seal and extends the lifespan of the product.
The four compartments vary in size to accommodate different foods, and the portion size of age groups from three to nine years old. The largest container is 10.8 oz and ideal for the primary food accompanied by smaller portions of fruit, yogurt, and other delicious foods. The smaller compartment is 5.4 oz, and the round chamber is 2.4 oz.
The lunch box is light in weight and a comfortable size to hold the kid’s lunch and to carry around. It works well for school lunches, field trips, kindergarten, daycare or while traveling. It won’t keep food cold though – so prepare accordingly.
It comes with a one–year warranty.
Dimensions: 8.07 x 6.18 x 2.16 inch
Weight: 0.96 pounds
Your toddler will FALL IN LOVE with these adorable bento boxes!
The Kotobuki Panda Face lunch box is a two-tiered bento box that fits small appetites of toddlers and young kids. Two compartments stacked on top of each other with the top one covered with a plastic lid. The black band protects the lunch box from accidentally separating. Small fingers can comfortably remove and replace the band.
A friendly Panda bear face should bring a smile to any child whether they’re happy or feeling sad at school. It should stimulate curiosity enticing younger kids to see what lunch hides inside Panda bear’s face.
With separate containers, the lunch box conveniently packs a variety of foods for the little one. The fitted plastic lid seals the content and keeps the different food items separate.
The two compartments are a comfortable size — no fear of wasting food by packing too much that a toddler can’t eat.
The top and bottom compartments are microwave and dishwasher safe. The inside lid, however, is not and requires hand washing. The plastic material is food safe.
Dimensions: 4.4 x 4.2 x 3.1 inches
Weight: 5.6 ounces
The Yumbox Original lunch box was designed with little kids in mind. Winner of a Good Design Award for a children’s product, the design allows for packing a healthy, tasty lunch.
The easily removable tray contains five compartments, each about a half a cup in size with an additional round well that’s ideal for dips and treats. Exact portion sizes mean the child will eat all the food and waste less. The five compartments make it easy to pack a balanced meal with a variety of foods.
The practically designed lunch box packs your kid‘s favorite lunch in small perfect portions. The silicone molded lined lid fits tightly onto the lunch tray creating leakproof compartments. Now your kid can have anything for lunch.
The product is safety tested. The durable plastic is made from food-safe materials, is BPA free and phthalates-free. Young kids open and close the latch without hassles. Kids may choose their favorite color from the color range that continues to expand.
The lunch box is easy to clean. It has rounded corners that avoid food trapped in corners. The removable tray from the outer shell also prevents crumbs or food falling between the outer shell and tray.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Sometimes you want to keep hot food hot, and cold food cold. This insulated lunch box will help do both!
The insulated Sameiro Lunch Bag should delight any teenager with its adjustable shoulder strap and trendy design. It’s big enough for lunch containers to fit but compact so that its content won’t move around and spill.
It‘s lightweight to carry, and the shoulder strap adjusts to a comfortable height for each kid. Detach the shoulder strap for teens who prefer carrying the lunch bag by its handle. The padded grab handle is soft on the hands.
The insulated lunch bag can keep food cold for hours when used with an ice pack. That’s what makes it one of the best lunch boxes for teens.
Teenagers are often conscious of what they eat and tend to prefer healthy foods and snacks. A 5mm thick PE foam pads the 600D polyester bag and high-grade Aluminum foil insulate the lining keeping the food crispy and fresh.
An insulated front pocket provides additional storage and quick access to items like snacks, nuts, fruit, a headset, or necessary teen accessories.
The heavy-duty zips will endure consistent opening and closing. The polyester cotton wipes clean, is water-resistant and food-safe material. The durable lunch bag comes with a 1-year guarantee.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 x 6.0 inches
Weight: 7.2 ounces
The FlatBox Lunch Bag would appeal to many parents from a hygienic perspective. Kids don’t think as much about hygiene when packing out their lunch. They’re more concerned about what’s for lunch than the surface. The unique placemat feature creates a clean surface; moms don’t have to worry if the kid remembered to put the napkin on the cafeteria table.
Ideal for field trips the lunch bag is light to carry and changes into a placemat, a clean surface for the kid’s lunch. The child unzips the lunch bag, and it unfolds into a 17.5 by 17.5 inches placemat. If space is cramped, they could keep the food in the bag and unzip two sides to form a little door. It’s an excellent feature for a self-conscious kid who wants to keep their lunch private.
No worries if it comes back dirty from the field trip, the neoprene material is completely machine washable. Zip two sides up to form the lunch bag for packing the lunch. The triple insulation layer protects sandwiches and fruit from squashing and keeps it fresh.
Dimensions: 6.5 x 10.5 x 6.5 inches
Weight: 11.2 ounces (shipping weight)
The OmieBox bento lunch box has a thermos insert to keep food warm. It’s a versatile lunch box that packs hot and cold food together. It gives the freedom of packing almost any food, even last night’s leftovers.
The four compartments of the bento box have different dimensions to accommodate a variety of food and portion sizes. During the winter months, pack soup or hot pasta. In summer, remove the thermos insert to pack salads or sandwiches.
The stainless-steel vacuum insulated thermos insert is leakproof, and the liquid won’t spill over into the other compartments. To help kids scoop out food efficiently, the thermos jar is shallow with a wide mouth. The lid handle, grips and turns easily for small fingers.
All the OmniBox pieces detach to ensure easy cleaning. The rounded corners of the bento box clean easier than sharp edges. Remove the rubber seals to wash and avoid any bacterial growth. If you don’t want to discard the lunch box when the rubber seals wear out, then replace the seals.
A built-in handle is comfortable for kids to carry their lunch box. The durable lunch box is made from heavy-duty impact-resistant material.
Nancy Yen, a mother of a picky eater, created the hot and cold bento box. The portion sized containers may be small for hungry teens and kids with large appetites.
Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 2.5 inches
Weight: 1.9 pounds
The OPUX Premium lunch bag is large enough to hold food for a high school kid. There are 16 colors to choose from, and the stylish design isn’t overbearing but works well for students who want to blend in.
The sturdy re-enforced double zipper opens all the way making it easy to pack lunch. It’s also convenient for the kid to select out of the lunch bag what they want without needing to unpack all their lunch. For quick access, the lunch bag has two outside pockets. The side mesh pocket may hold a water bottle, and the front pocket is ideal for utensils.
Nylon polyester fabric is easy to clean and durable. A multi-functional strap with buckle clips to a backpack or use it for handheld carrying.
Food stays at the right temperature with the insulated compartment. The leakproof thermal lining is BPA free and PVC free. The lunch bag was tested for safety and approved by US consumer tests such as CPSIA and CSPA. The product is lead–, Phthalates-, and cadmium–free.
Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 3.7 inches
Weight: 7.2 ounces
The Marvel Avengers Lunch Set with an insulated lunch bag and cold drink stainless-steel funtainer water bottle may delight any Marvel Avenger fan and convert some too. Detailed graphics decorate the outside of the lunch bag and funtainer that may fascinate friends during lunch.
The stainless steel insulated water bottle will keep drinks cold for about 12 hours. It works so well that hot beverages will cool down. The beautiful graphics may inspire kids to drink more water. Now it’s possible to send milk to school that stays cold and fresh.
Its capacity is 12 oz, about 1.5 cups, which allows for small sips during the morning and having enough left over for lunchtime. The pushbutton lid is leakproof. The top opens and releases the popup straw for easy drinking in a hygienic manner. With built-in straw, parents don’t have to worry that the kid forgot or lost the straw.
A built-in carry handle, grips comfortably to carry the lunch bag upright. When placed horizontally, the zipper unzips the lid for easy packing and removing the lunch. In an upright position unzip only the one side to access the content.
The funtainer water bottle is stainless steel on the inside but not the straw. The straw comes apart for cleaning purposes.
For younger kids, the Paw Patrol, Hello Kitty and Elsa from Frozen lunch box sets may be more appealing. For girls, Batgirl is another option, and for dinosaur lovers, there’s the Jurassic World Thermos Lunch Box bundle.
The uniquely shaped Star Wars R2-D2 novelty lunch kit would inspire any Star Wars obsessed kid to remember their lunch and not forget R2-D2 at home. The lights and sound chip is already installed. Press the button at the top for flashing lights and R2-D2’s sounds. Thermos soft lunch kits express characters in fun and realistic ways with detailed screen graphics. They have a variety of character lunch boxes to choose from: Dart Vadar Helmet, Minecraft, Avengers Movie, Disney Princesses are some examples.
The lid zips open to pack the kid’s lunch. The opening is 6 inches wide and the container 8 inches deep. The padded carry grip handle at the back keeps the lunch box upright while carrying it. As an additional purchase, the Thermos Funtainer 12-ounce Bottle R2-D2 will hold water or drinks cold for up to 12 hours.
The Thermos lunch kit is 100% PVC free. The closed cell polyethylene foam lining insulates the food keeping it fresh and protected from unnecessary bruising when accidentally bumped.
Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.5 x 11.2 inches
Weight: 4.8 ounces
The Ultimate Bento Lunch Box is probably the most practical and versatile lunch box available.
Four compartments stack on top of each other. Two-toned colors differentiate the chambers in an eye-pleasing way. Choose one of the six colors that appeal to your kid or creatively mix and match the different colors.
The compartments vary in size, accommodating food portions. The top compartment is 20 oz and the bottom 23.5 oz with two 8 oz in a darker tone in the middle. Four latches secure the compartments to avoid accidental food spillage. The outside container is leakproof, but the inner chambers aren’t.
A built-in icebox keeps the kid’s lunch fresh. Remove it if the type of lunch doesn’t need to stay cool and refreshing. The lunch box containers are microwave safe for the hot portions.
It’s also dishwasher safe. Remove the icepack before washing and cleaning it. The material its made from is food-safe, 100% BPA free, and FDA approved.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 3.7 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
