Getting the kids back to school can be stressful, organising textbooks, stationery, uniforms etc - the list goes on and on! We can definitely relate, which is why we've made a list of our favourite lunchboxes to make it easier for you to get your little ones ready for school!
The Best Lunch Boxes the Pre-Schooler/Kindergarten Kids will Love
Sachi Style 225 Lunch Tote Dinosaurs
Whether it is Dinosaurs, Unicorns, Outer Space or princess designs to select from, this Sachi lunch bag has an insulated lining with inner mesh storage pockets for pistachio packets and chocolate bars. Additionally, it has plenty of space to fit a water bottle, a yogurt cup, sandwiches and some fruits. Kids can also open the bag flat for dining at the playground. It has a long adjustable strap that is detachable, making it easier for them to swing it over their shoulder so they don't lose it, plus it is excellent for excursions. Besides food, the bag is also great for carrying toys and gaming devices when travelling!
Penny Scallan School Lunchbox Park Life
We vote for Big City but we are also loving the Dino Rock. The material of this bag is made from 100% coated cotton canvas which happens to have scratchproof coating too. With kids having little hands that are still growing, the zips are purposefully designed to be chunky for easy grip. We love that the handle is padded. The Pineapple Bunting is absolutely cute too!
Lunch Bags for Primary School Kids
Avanti Yum Yum Lunch Cooler Bag
In Pink and Blue Lattice, this Avanti Lunch Bag is perfect for primary school kids who have developed a sense of their own style. Great size and big enough to fit a container and a banana on the side. Has a removable ice pack which you can store securely in the bag, keeping food cold up to 10 hours. Good thing it’s not attached to the bag as it allows you to easily freeze just the ice packs in the freezer without the bag - space saving in the freezer! The clip-on handle makes it flexible for you to hang it anywhere. Also available in Camo Charcoal.
Independence Studios Gift Fun Times Freezable Lunch Bag Dinosaurs
If your kids like Avanti Yum Yum, we think this might appeal to them too. Can be folded down flat and for compact storage in freezer, backpacks, and suitcases. The good thing about this bag is that you can place it in the freezer overnight. No need to separate ice packs. The next morning, simply pack your kid's favourite food - a banana, a pack of chips, muesli bars and a small water bottle. Like Avanti, it too has a clip-on handle that’s adjustable. Plus, velcro straps to secure food within the bag.
SunnyLife Unicorn Kids Lunch Bags
Unicorn poop seems to magically be in our kid's rainbow-tinged cookies. They are everywhere! We would say this adorable lunch bag is suitable for your kindy child too. The insulated interior will keep food cool for long hours and its solid nylon and polyester material ensures it doesn’t get too flimsy. The front zipper can fit cheeky snacks like a chocolate bar or almond mini-pack. Like the lunch bags by IS Gift and Avanti, it has an adjustable clip-on handle for easy carry and hanging when not in use.
Sachi Style 225 Insulated Junior Tote Brick
For the Lego lover! Great size and big enough to fit sandwiches, some fruits, a yogurt cup, and a bit more room for a mini water bottle. Has a zippered pocket at the front to fit tuck shop money, cutleries and napkins. The bag has an adjustable and a detachable strap too - helping kids carry the bag like a satchel. It's also great for gamer kids who want to carry their portable gaming devices or toys when travelling! It’s BPA, lead-free and has a leak-proof lining. Find a design that suits your child's personality. We have them in Charcoal, Skulls, City, Youth Culture.
Lunch Bags for Highschoolers
Polar Gear Folding Lunch Cooler Bag Turquoise
This is one of those lunch bags both kids and adults can use. It features PVC Free lining and a slimline makeup to fit in handbags, briefcases and backpacks. And when not in use, it can be folded into a compact size to store.Perfect for school lunches. Easy to use and folds up for easy storage. Not too big, unlike many other kids lunch bags. Ideal for modestly sized lunches (e.g. sandwich, a piece of fruit and yoghurt) and easily fits in the school bag. Great value for money too! - Review by Sophie T.
PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag Tie Dye
A big step up with this bag is its trendy tie-dye design suitable for your most style conscious and outgoing kids. In addition to its fantastic tote bag look, it has a freezable gel built-in securely in the walls allowing you to freeze them overnight. Simply fold it into a compact size and place it in the freezer. Although, you may need to consider freezer space with this bag. The size of the bag is also perfect for older kids with bigger appetite as it can carry more food!
Both bags are suitable for school, work and travel.
Avanti Insulated Lunch Bag Tropical
Don’t be surprised if you end up getting one of these bags for yourself. We love their print designs like the Tribal, Paisley, and our personal favourite, the Peacock. It makes sense for high schoolers to use this lunch bag as its a perfect fashion statement. It can be hand carried like a classy handbag or you can use the long removable-adjustable strap to sling it on your shoulder for a more casual chic look. The bag is big enough to fit a lunch meal plus, an after-school soccer snack or a pre-gym meal. Its interior is made of EVA foam and the bag has a leak-proof lining to keep food secure. Unlike PackIt, this bag does not have a freezable gel built into it. But if you still prefer keeping your food cool, add mini ice bricks in the bag.
Avanti Yum Yum Double Decker Lunch Bag
Dual compartment for an even bigger appetite! Keep your meals cool for up to 10 hours with this one. Easily store your fruits, desserts and snacks on the upper compartment and keep your salad, sandwiches or pasta in the bottom compartment. Yes, you can freeze this bag in the freezer overnight too. Besides taking up space in the freezer because of its size, we still think it is a considerable lunch pack. You can reuse it over and over again, the food load you can carry is much bigger, and its material is BPA Free, non-toxic and food-safe.
Some Reusable Food Bags for Morning Tea and Lunch Extras
Full Circle is a brand that values sustainability. Their commitment to producing products from biodegradable materials helps individuals and families reduce unnecessary waste whenever possible. Every single one of their product is ergonomically designed, absolutely functional and yet stylish. A huge plus for us is that the materials are locally sourced and are made from reusable FDA Grade EVA materials such as glass and plant fibres. The Full Circle eco-friendly snack bags are great for storing both yours and your kids' snacks and lunches. It is non-toxic, has an air-tight press seal to keep food fresh and keeps food from spilling in your kids' bag and is also dishwasher safe. Other great options for morning tea and lunch extras are D. Line's Sachi Boys Toys Reusable Lunch Pockets, Lunchbots Classic Quad which by the way, can fit into the Lunchbots Insulated Two-Level Lunch Bag.
We are not leaving out the colourful collection of reusable bags that are made from silicone. Stasher! Its silicone material means you can use the bag over and over again. It can be used from freezer to microwave and then straight into the dishwasher.
What's neat is the smart air-tight seal allows you to use it for a sous-vide cooking too.
Back To Work Lunch Boxes
Lunchbots Insulated Two Level Lunch Bag
Prepare your soup in a mini stainless steel food jar, your grilled chicken and your sweet potato in a bento box and a juice box drink to go. Carry them all at once with Lunchbots. This clever two-level insulated lunch bag has two different compartments that can fit in more than two containers. Which means if you prefer packing lunch for 2 or 3 kids with different food box size, in one bag, Lunchbots can do it. All you need to do is organise them to fit. Did we mention that its material is low-toxic, is eco-friendly and has a PVC free insulated interior lining? If pink is not your colour, the Blue and Grey offer a more minimal-smart look.
Eco Chic Lunch Bag Poppies Purple
This one scores high on our eco-friendly radar. Each one of these bags is made with sustainability in mind and the material is made from 20% recycled plastic. This well-conceived insulated bag is made from a nylon threaded material that can resist tears and rips. Being fairly compact, it can fit a decent sized food container and travel cutlery set all while ensuring your food stays cold or hot for long hours.
Food to Go Lunch Box Tropical Blue
We find this food box super futuristic. In tropical blue, we find this modern lunch box a good buy because of its microwave safe feature. In addition, it has a fairly large capacity (966ml). The price for this food box includes a handy cutlery set where you can tuck in (clip-on style) on the top of the lid for easy and compact carry. We dare say, both older kids and adults will absolutely love box.
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