It’s every mum’s mission to find the ultimate lunch box, especially for Kindergarten. There is so much to consider – the right lunch bag, containers, ice pack storage, colour, size and the list goes on.
Here is the Kindermum basic lunch box check list:
- Will it fit into a lunch bag, if so what type?
- Do I want the lid to be attached or not?
- Is it leak proof?
- Is it suitable for labelling?
- Will my child like it?
- Will there be enough space for food to keep them going throughout the day?
- Is it tough enough to be dropped at least twice a day?
To make things even easier, we have listed our favourite lunch boxes for 2018.
Original YumBox
- One of the best sellers for school lunch boxes
- Includes 6 compartments
- Leak proof
- No need for containers or plastic wraps
- Dimension: 21.5 x 15.5 x 5.0 cm
- Food safe materials
- BPA Free Phthalates Free
- Outer box ABS with Silicone seal
- Tray Tritan
- Available in similar styles
- RRP: $39.95
- Where to buy, Bentoland here
Goodbyn Bynto
- Goodbyn Bynto is top rack dishwasher safe
- BPA- and phthalate-free
- 100 percent recyclable.
- 3 Compartments
- 1 lid
- RRP: $17.95
- Where to buy, Love my Lunch Box – here
Little Lunch Box Co – Bento Five – Pineapple
- Attached lid
- Easy to clean and includes a child friendly latch
- No removable parts
- Made from BPA free products
- Dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Fun designs
- Capacity– 980ml
Dimensions – 17.5cm x 17.5cm x 5.6cm - RRP: $42.95
- Where to buy: Bentoland here
Boon Truck Lunch Box
- Compartments keep food divided
- Snap – seal lid keeps snacks fresh
- Handle for easy carrying
- Easy to clean two-piece design
- Great for travel
- Top-rack dishwasher safe
- BPA, phthalate and PVC free
- Dimensions: 5cm x 23cm x 19cm
- RRP:$23.95
- Where to buy: Bentoland, here
Rainebeau Dragon Fruit Lunchbox
- BPA free and features functional compartmentalization to help parents provide variety in their children’s diet.
- Leak proof seals ensure that there are no spills & food stays fresh all day.
- Eco-friendly and non-toxic, safe for your food on the go.
- Bento style compartments
- The leakproof design
- Size: 233mm x 179mm x 56mm
- Capacity: 1200ml
- RRP:$49.95
- Where to buy: Bentoland, here
Green Essentials Sustain-a-Bento Trio
- The Sustain-a-Bento Trio is a large
- Three generous sized compartments with a tight fitting lid
- 100% BPA/PVC/Phthalate-free
- It’s plastic free, made of non-toxic food grade stainless steel
- A simple/elegant design looks great, is durable and dishwasher safe
- The container’s sturdy lid clip-snap seals the contents securely but is not leak-proof (no silicone is used)
- Dimensions – 23cmL x 17cm W x 7.2cm H. 1800ml capacity.
- Care Instructions – dishwasher safe (top rack). Removable silicone seal.
- RRP: $39.50
- Where to buy: Hellogreen Ecostore, here
Love Mae Bento Lunch Box
- Four compartments and two removable leak-proof containers.
- It’s non-toxic; 100% BPA, PVC, Phthalates and metals free
- Leak proof lid and 2 leak-proof small inner containers.
- 100% recyclable once the lunch box has reached the end of its useful life
- Dishwasher Friendly
- Mix and match with the purpose built cooler bag with ice brick.
- FDA approved
- Materials – #5 PP. 100% BPA, PVC, Phthalates and metals free
- Size – approx. 280 x 130 x 17 mm, weighs 350g.
- RRP: $34.95
- Where to buy: HelloGreen Eco Store, here
Bentgo Kids Bento lunch Box
- Safe & non-toxic! 100% BPA/PVC/Phthalate/Lead/Vinyl free (FDA approved)
- 5 compartments: Largest compartment fits half a sandwich or salad, 3 x mid sized compartments are great for fruit, veggies and other snacks.
- Made of thick, durable, reusable plastic designed to last for hundreds of uses
- Removable tray allows you to mix and match three fun colours
- Rubber coated edges grip at meal time and with the internal hinges provide extra protection
- 2 easy to use clips this lunch box is easy for kids to open and close
- Dimensions: Container: 21.6cm x 16.6cm x 4.6cm Tray: 20.6cm x 15.1cm x 4cm
- Capacity: 3 cups (to the top including the dipper)
- Weight: 550g
- RRP: $39.95
- Where to buy: Hellogreen Ecostore, here