Lunchtime is often our kids’ favorite time of day (and, let’s face it, it’s ours, too). Even if they love school, refueling their little bodies is ultra-important. Whether you struggle to get them to actually eat during their lunch break, or you just want them to remember to bring their leftovers home, the way to their hearts is with fun lunch boxes for kids.
We’ve got the best lunch boxes for kids (and bags and bento boxes) that they’ll love, be excited to use, and maybe even remember to bring home every day. We’ve made sure they’re durable, colorful, and ready to handle the school year with no problem. Just make sure to check them for leftover baby carrots or forgotten orange that ends up coming back home with them.
Bentgo Bento-Style Lunch Boxes
Bentgo on Amazon
Bentgo changed the whole lunch box game with their leak-proof, dishwasher-safe, bento-style boxes. There are several styles and multiple compartment options that are created for different age groups, too, so you don’t have to guess when it comes to portion sizes, either. And don’t forget to check out their snack size options, too.
GoBe Kids Lunch Box by Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma
Complete with carrying handle, bento compartment, and Snack Spinner combo, the GoBe Kids Lunch Box keeps things all together in one convenient package. The airtight seal on the lunch box compartment makes sure everything stays fresh, too. Available in 4 colors.
Hydro Flask Kids Insulated Lunch Box
Hydro Flask
Perfect for little hands, the Hydro Flask lunch box keeps all their goodies chilled for hours when you pair it with just one ice pack. Super durable, it comes in 7 cool colors.
Rover Stainless Steel Lunch Box Set
PlanetBox
The Rover is the perfect lunch box for grazing and small portion sizes, plus it’s awesome for picky eaters and introducing new foods. Add the Rover/Launch Carry Bag (in lots of colors and prints) and they’re good to go.
Baylee Charm Lunch Box
Target
The Baylee Charm Lunch Box comes with 3 charms and 22 extra spots for kids to add their own shoe charms, so they can really make it their own. It comes in 2 colors.
Pottery Barn Kids Lunch & Bento Bundle
Pottery Barn Kids
PBK bento boxes are designed to fit right inside their lunch boxes. Choose from multiple bento box colors and Pottery Barn Kids’ huge assortment of lunch box patterns and colors for the perfect combination.
mushie Kids Bento Lunch Box
mushie on Amazon
The mushie Bento Lunch Box keeps foods separate and secure 3 built-in compartments, a removable divider layer, and a sealed lid. Add the fork and spoon combo that locks into place and you have the perfect lunch set. Available in 5 colors.
THERMOS Dual Compartment Lunch Bag
THERMOS on Amazon
Soft and strong, THERMOS knows what they’re doing when it comes to lunch. The dual compartments let you add ice packs easily, too.
L.L.Bean Print Lunch Box
L.L.Bean
The L.L.Bean Print Lunch Box has almost 1,500 glowing reviews, it’s durable and strong, but soft enough to fit into their backpack. Tons of patterns and colors available, plus you can monogram them for the ultimate personalization.
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