Finding the best lunch bags and lunch boxes for your kids is a favorite back-to-school ritual for many parents. A good lunch box looks great, helps your kid eat more and also makes the packing process more convenient and much easier. Other than that, the lunch box you choose should be made of material that will not harm your child’s health. You can also benefit from your kids lunch box by buying one that will not take much time to wash or to remove stubborn stains. Here are more tips for the best lunch boxes for kids.  

Tips on Choosing the Best Lunch Boxes for Kids

• Easy to wash: The lunch bag should be easy and safe to wash in a washing machine.
• Handy to store:  The lunch box you choose should not be too bulky making it hard to store.
• Easy to dry: The lunch box should be easy to clean and also easy to dry.
• Favorable portions: Its sections should be big enough to fit the food amount your kid eats.
• Weight and size: The lunch box should not be too heavy for your kid to carry or too big to fit in the kid’s bag.
• Different sections: It should have several sections where you can place different types of foods in them.
• Keep fresh: The lunch box should be able to remain sealed, but still keep the food within fresh.
• No BPA: It should be safe to store food inside.

Best Lunch Boxes for Kids

1. Neo Zoo Pack

This is a neoprene lunchbox that comes in various animal shapes which include dogs, frogs and cats. Your young child will love its distinct shape and color (it comes in pink and green). It is easy to get packed and unpacked. The box is closed securely and this helps to prevent food from leaking. It may be kind of difficult to get it washed due to its special shape.

2. Lunch Buddy

This lunch box comes with great features and is very easy to open and close. Some of the features include a name tag on the interior, exterior pocket and a shoulder strap (removable). It also has a stylish stripped pattern, and as such is more likely to be appealing to older kids. It is convenient to be opened and closed. It is easy to wash and it does not stain.

3. Leakproof Bento Lunch Box Container

This lunch box is leak proof meaning you can even pack applesauce or yogurt in it. It has a removable tray that can hold up to five and a half different potions for food. It is BPA free and made with food safe materials like tritan (the tray), silicon (the seal) and stainless steel (the outer box). It is also safe to wash in a dishwasher and cleans well. It is, however, advisable to handwash the lid so that the seal’s longevity is maintained.

4. Fit & Fresh Kids’ Reusable Lunch Container Kit with Ice Packs

This is a lunch box set made of four different reusable lunch boxes with ice packs. This set is for people who want their kids to have healthy food in adequate potions. There is one fruit/salad pod with one ice pack and a dressing dispenser, a sandwich pod with an ice pack, a cup container with an ice pack and a cup container that can hold two cups with an ice pack. This lunch box set can keep food cool for hours and has non-toxic, reusable and removable ice packs. The container is also PVC free, BPA free, microwave safe, freezer safe and dishwasher safe.

5. Kids Konserve Leak-Proof Stainless-Steel Food Containers

This lunch box is made of two separate stainless steel 304-food grade containers. It is most ideal if you want to store food in the fridge or for consumption later. The lids are leak-proof, made of recyclable plastic and BPA free. Each container has a measurement of 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep making it easy to fit in a small bag. It has also met all CPSIA standards and FDA requirements and has been accredited by a CPSIA testing lab.

6. Square Lunch Box Stephen Joseph

This lunch box is made with extra pockets and an extra zipper at the front making it easy to open. It also has various patterns that will be appealing to your kid no matter the age.  It is also available in different colors. It has straps that hold the bottle inside made of stain resistant material. It is easy to clean and closes securely. 

7. Happy Camper

This is a lunch box that has plenty of space to pack more than one container. You can pack a water bottle, snacks, hot food containers and more. The cabin shape is quite delightful and your adventurous kid will love it. It also has cuddly creatures found in the great outdoors to complete the look. This lunch box is made of an easy to wash material and is also dust resistant. It comes in different colors and while some might be somewhat bright, majority of it is wood-brown.     

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