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The Best Kids Lunch Boxes for Packing Healthy School Lunches

By Laura Fuentes Updated Dec 30, 2024

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Packing healthy school lunches is a breeze when you have the right lunch box for the job!

And while lunch boxes can be made of plastic or stainless steel; all parents agree that having multiple compartments in one lunch box is key for packing lunches fast!

The list of recommended lunch boxes below is updated yearly -and I’ve tested a lot since I’ve been sharing fresh school lunch ideas on this website since 2010!

The Ultimate Lunch Box for Kids
The Easy Lunchbox is the all-around pick to pack any type of lunch for school for kids of all ages.
From bento-style lunches, wraps, sandwiches, salads, and leftovers, there's nothing this container can't take to school.
The 4-packs come in a variety of fun colors, they're dishwasher safe, they last, and they're affordable.
Get them on Amazon

Compartmentalized lunch boxes are perfect for packing multiple ingredients while minimizing the number of containers in the lunch bag. Some are fully leak-proof, others are not, it just depends on the ingredients you add to the bento lunch.

Most Versatile LunchBox
Consider it the "LEGO" of lunch containers. You get a multi-pack in various shapes and sizes that fit, like a puzzle, into a blue ice pakc.
They are leak-proof and fit great in taller and narrow lunchboxes. You can send all or just a few of the blox.
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Best Leak-Proof Lunchbox for Younger Kids
This Yumbox lunch box is perfect for younger kids that love a variety of ingredients in their lunch. It's also leak-proof and there's a fun variety of colors.
The single, removable tray is top-rack dishwasher safe and the base and top are hand-wash only.
Grab one on Amazon

Need an ice pack for your lunchbox? Read about my top picks here!

Best Stainless Steel Lunch Box
The Lunchbots brand will withstand the test of time since they're practically indestructible.
They come in a variety of compartments and colors so you'll be able to pack bento-style lunches and snacks for many years to come.
All the Colors and Sizes Here

Stainless steel lunch boxes are great for separating foods but are not leak-proof. While they’re a bit more expensive than their plastic counterparts, they’re built to last.

If you have multiple kids, pick a different one for each kid for longevity and flexibility.

Best for Hot + Cold Foods
The Omie Box has a built-in insulated container so you can pack hot or cold foods and other items in the same lunch box.
When you don't need it, simply use the space to pack a sandwich, a wrap, or other foods instead. I recommended it for Kindergarteners to 8-year-olds.
Find it on Amazon

More lunchboxes for Kindergarteners here!

Re-useable Zip Bags
The perfect way to send snacks and sandwiches to school in a re-usable way!
They're made with food-safe silicone and they clean easily with warm, soapy water.
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Now that you have the right lunch containers, it’s time to fill them up with delicious food from my ebook, 101 Packed Lunches.

Best Lunch containers for school

This video showcases some of the lunch boxes and explains the differences:

by Laura Fuentes
onAugust 9, 2018

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  1. Sissi says

    April 30, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Im struggling searching for a container that keeps the food hot and have compartments.. if you can help me you will save my life

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    • MOMables - Laura says

      May 01, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Sissi, it looks like the Omie Box is what you are looking for. It has compartments and a removable thermos, so you can pack both hot and cold foods in one container. I hope this helps!

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  2. Sara franklin says

    August 10, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Can you recommend a container that is also easy for kids to open? I got the easy lunchboxes, but the tabs broke off and they cracked about halfway through the school year. I bought sturdier Tupperware brand containers, but they were too hard for my kids to open. Help!

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    • MOMables - Laura says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Hi Sara, I’ve had EasyLunchboxes for years. Did you buy the brand name? Perhaps the Amazon brand? those knockoffs the tabs break. None-the-less, maybe opt for stainless steel (the Lunchbots) or the Yumbox.

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      • Isla H Hunt says

        July 09, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        hi what lunch boxes do your kids use?
        im 14

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        • MOMables-Laura says

          July 12, 2021 at 12:50 pm

          Hi Isla, my family uses all of the options in this post, especially the EasyLunchBoxes. Those are a keeper.

          Reply
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