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Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
Simple to understand & easy to use
Would you recommend to other mums
Would make a perfect gift
Breville Froojie® Fountain™ :
4.53 out of 5 based on 139 reviews.

As mums, we are always looking for ways to stay fit, healthy and hydrated. This is harder than it seems as we are always on the go…

Which is why we are excited to announce the Breville Froojie® Fountain™ Juicer review where we’re asking mums to test trial and review the Breville Froojie® Fountain™.

About the Breville Froojie® Fountain™  

A unique soft fruit disc purees soft fruits like bananas, mangoes and berries to make dessert coulis, or to mix with fresh juice to make dairy free smoothies. The 25% larger feed chute makes juicing faster and easier than ever and a patented juicing system extracts more juice and nutrients from fruits and vegetables. 5 speeds, an LCD display, automatic pulp ejection, and an easy clean design.

Juicing just went bananas!

Breville Froojie® Fountain product review, juicer

Product Features of the Breville Froojie® Fountain™

  • Extra Wide Feed Chute – designed to juice whole fruit without chopping or slicing.
  • Nutri disc™ – stainless steel micromesh filter basket, reinfored with titanium blades help extract up to 20% more juice.
  • Variable Speed Control – allows you to precisely control the juicing speed to get the most juice out of every fruit or vegetable.
  • External Pulp Ejection – automatically ejects the dry pulp into a collection basket while juicing.
  • Easy Clean Design – smooth, rounded parts without food traps to prevent pulp from sticking and make rinsing under the tap fast and simple.

See it in action here…

The Breville Froojie® Fountain™ comes in Brushed stainless steel and is available via the following retailers…

The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Myer, David Jones, Bing Lee, Betta Electrical, Appliances Online

You can find out more at Breville here

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In the Breville Froojie® Fountain™ product review, mums selected received a Breville Froojie® Fountain™ worth $299.95. We’re asking mums to use test trial and use the Breville Froojie® Fountain™ and then post their reviews and ratings on this page.

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Published 3rd December 2013


  • i want i want

    A friend of mine has one, and this afternoon we spent a glorious time making up our own recipes - it was like being kids again! It may have been a slight overdose of fruity veggie goodness, but by the end of the day creativity turned to slightly evil! Lets just say that banana and kale are NOT good together!
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • The boost we have all been waiting four WOW

    Mum's fresh is best you can experiment left over pulp you can put this in your compost bin or your worm farm , how wicked is that ,Laddies go to the next level , watermelon and carrot an apple and pineapple and yes Ginger to give it that zing of life in your drink , I kid you not this was the only thing that helped my lovely wife through yes that's right not one but through two pregnancy's . But don't stop here to be naughty at night as to give you a treat , do mango ,pineapple contrio and a touch of Balieys and stir and enjoy your delight , god bless all your lovely mums
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • easy to use, efficient and well worth the purchase!

    There are so many juicers on the market but this one is by far one of the best. You don't have to cut the fruit into smaller pieces because of the huge chute. You have different speeds for different fruits to ensure you extract the most juice. Slower for softer, faster for harder fruits. It is so easy to put together and so simple and quick to clean.. No hassle to clean it. It froths juices too. The juice tastes fantastic and the machine looks great on the bench!! Definately well worth the purchase!
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • I love my juicer.

    This would have to be the best birthday gift I have ever been given I absolutely love it, not sure if my opinion is tainted as I wanted a juicer for such a long time but there was always something else we needed far more at the time. I was so excited when my hubby bought it for me. Also looks good that I don't find the need to hide it away it fits in well with my other appliances on my kitchen bench.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Highly Recommend

    I highly recommend the Breville Froojie Fountain, so easy to use. My family love the fresh juice. It's been hot, so it's nice to make fresh chilled drinks that are good for you, so much better then soft drinks. I love that you can put in whole apples and large pieces, so quick.

    It's very simple to take apart and put make together. I'm very happy to have discovered a great product like this, l use it everyday. I included a photo of my son enjoying some fresh juice we made together, he loves it.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Such a great products

    I've had the Froojie for close to a month now and it's an ongoing love affair. My youngest won't eat fruit but she is a great sport and even drinks my less than perfect mixes (like yesterday when I made the mistake of juicing an entire lemon).
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Veggie Juice

    Today we have decided to take the plunge and tr some veggie juice. I have always just chosen to drink fruit juices but now I have the juicer I thought we should give the veggies a fair go. I had some beetroots in the fridge so I thought we would try beetroot, carrots, celery and apple for a bit of sweetness. I must say i was plesently surprised how good it tasted and the juicer has no problems with the hard vegetables and gets loads of juice out of them too. I have been speaking to lots of people about the juicer and most people say aren't they hard to clean and I simply say no its really easy. I think if you love having fresh juice and like to control what you put in your body then it's worth the few minutes it takes to c,ean the juicer.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • The kids can't get enough of it...

    I said in an earlier post that I had used this wonderful device at a friends place and loved it. As we visit this friend often, my kids have been drinking all sorts of different juices and helping to make them too. now that's all they want at home. I am going to go buy one asap. Its really good to know that they would rather have a home made juice now, instead of soft drink. They just don't see me put vegies in the mix and everyone is happy.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Beautiful. fresh fruit juice-what could be better!!

    We have been using the Breville Foojie Fountain for about 2 weeks now and have produced some amazingly delicious juices. Our last juice was a mixture of apples, blackberries and strawberries. It looked and tasted sensational. One of my favourites is freshly squeezed orange juice- it takes some time to peel the oranges but the resulting juice is better than I could ever have hoped for. Absolutely delicious!!
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Addicted

    My 9 yr old son is now addicted to waking up each morning and making himself a glass of fresh juice, It's so simple, I have not come across a problem,

    washing is easy.

    putting together and pulling apart is a breeze,

    we Love it,
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • a nice first juicer for everyone

    I received the Breville Froojie Fountain as a Christmas gift when the family to buy me a juicer. I like that this Breville has a variable speed control so you can adjust it yourself depending on what sort of fruits/veg you are using. Another selling point is that you can switch between the disc to make juice more puree like (with some pulps) or just have it like a normal juice. The feed chute is wide enough to put your fruits/veg in without having to cut them into smaller pieces. Very easy to use and operate. Only downside is i find it really hard to clean, especially the mesh disc. Stuffs get stuck there so easily and it's hard to get it off that i have to srub it sometimes
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • easy, healthy, delicous and vibrant

    I love to use my juicer especially when it's hot. Easy to make up a big jug full and take it to work the next day. Great to experiment with different fruits and vegetables and find I am eating many more vegetables than I usually would. Easy to rinse off to clean. I was given a free book by Joe Cross full of juice recipes as he promotes this brand and found it was really helpful. Give one a try today especially if you are trying to be healthier or lose weight.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • love it

    best thing i have brought to keep the veggies going in the boys system so good they even make there own juices and whats left( if any) we make icy poles with so fresh no preservative icy poles and i don't mind then if they don't eat as there icy poles are full of goodness. has helped out son whom has bad tonsillitis to get all the goodness he still needs just juiced up.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • amazing smoothie

    Last time I just did juice like purely veggies and fruits and only bit of water and the result was amazing. Now I did a classic strawberry smoothie and my husband insisted that I put bananas as well. I used strawberries that are fresh bought last month and stored in freezer and fresh bananas. Great smoothie by just adding a nit of fresh milk. One of the best appliances I have ever ever owned. Great great job always
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Great for juicing and smoothies

    Fabulous and fantastic. I love this machine as I start the day with a cleansing juice every day. It's hardy and takes to the fruit and vegetables with ease. It is easy to clean the parts and also the machine looks great, I highly recommend this machine and love having it as a pemmrnant fixture on the kitchen bench
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • amazingly healthy smoothies

    I love this product especially I am now ta turned health nut. Juice never tasted so amazing and knowing that its fresh with no added preservatives or sugar is reassuring. No longer do I need to buy juice packs and soend time reading its contents and nutritional info. Now simply putting in the ingredients I want and need for a specific moment saves me money and gives me energy. Such a good invention. Its good just a bit hard to clean but wont stop me from using it.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • fresh and yum

    Great juicer have only used a friends would love to buy my own as I love fresh juice , bit frustrating to clean though
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • fantastic, healthy juices and more

    this lovely machine makes fantastic juices, with very little fibre left over,

    i actually use the fibre to go into spaghetti Bolagnaise.

    only down side a little fiddly to clean.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • amazingly efficient

    easy to use and restaurant standard results :-) just bit hard to clean
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Wonderful and easy to use.

    I bought one of these a few months ago for myself in a desperate attempt to fit more fruit and veg into my diet and to treat my body to some yummy juices. As a result I have got the whole family into juices and smoothies can’t wait to get a little more adventurous with it when I have a few more fruit and vege options. It was such a quick and tasty juice without all the preservatives and added nasties. 
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Breville Froojie Fountain - most amazing machine ever!

    After using so many different machines to make my family fresh juice and smoothies I can honestly say the Breville Froojie® Fountain™ is the most amazing machine I have used.

    I love that you can just pop the whole fruit or vegetble you are juicing in and it gets every last drop of juice!

    Amazing and I highly recommend the Breville Froojie® Fountain™ I had hubby buy me one for mothers day and I use it every single day, and feel good knowing my family are so much healthier for it too.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Love the name and the product!

    My sister has one of these and since she is pregnant she is happy to sit back and let me have a play with her Breville Froojie! and I'm not complaining!! Ive been trying out heaps of recipes and love them all! The froojie is so fun and easy to use and easy to clean too ( i don't even mind that part) This would make the perfect gift and I'm hoping i'll be able to cross it off my wish list soon ;)
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • i want i want

    A friend of mine has one, and this afternoon we spent a glorious time making up our own recipes - it was like being kids again! It may have been a slight overdose of fruity veggie goodness, but by the end of the day creativity turned to slightly evil! Lets just say that banana and kale are NOT good together!
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • love it as a basic easy to use juicer

    Back when I used to work in retail I would demonstrate these all the time. They where easy to use and also quick to clwan which in my books is really important!
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Fresh is Best

    Nothing beats your own fresh juice. It's great for using up all the leftover fruit and veggies before the go to waste. The chute is large enough for most whole fruits and is very simple to use. If i had to fault anything it would be the cleaning of the fine filter and the amount of froth you get with the juice.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • gift for someone who has everything!

    I have just brought a Breville juicer for my brother in law's birthday who has everything (apart from a juicer) and is quite health conscious. I have a juicer and love it but you cannot get my one any more and after reading these reviews I thought I would give it a go! He is absolutely delighted with it.
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • The boost we have all been waiting four WOW

    Mum's fresh is best you can experiment left over pulp you can put this in your compost bin or your worm farm , how wicked is that ,Laddies go to the next level , watermelon and carrot an apple and pineapple and yes Ginger to give it that zing of life in your drink , I kid you not this was the only thing that helped my lovely wife through yes that's right not one but through two pregnancy's . But don't stop here to be naughty at night as to give you a treat , do mango ,pineapple contrio and a touch of Balieys and stir and enjoy your delight , god bless all your lovely mums
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Fresh Juice

    I love making my own juice, at least you know what is going into it. It was easy to juice all different kinds of fruit and veges to make some pretty awesome fruit juices. and after you've made all your juice, it is very easy to clean up afterwards. Thank you
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • Smooth and tasty juices!

    This juicer makes the smoothest fine juice I have tasted including commercially produced juice. The various speed settings makes it easy to make mixed juices including using hard fruits and vegetables such as beet roots. The design of the juicer with the scraps bucket at the side is easy to use if you line it with a large freezer bag to collect the pulps. Very highly recommended

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    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift


  • the best jucier

    i have the breville juicer and my mum has the tefal jucier they are both great. I found the breville to be easy and simple to clean. I can also use the pulp to put in my muffins and the kids love it.

    I would recommend the breville jucier to everyone 10/10
    Versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
    Simple to understand & easy to use
    Would you recommend to other mums
    Would make a perfect gift

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The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.

Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!

Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.

The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case.
The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case. Image: The Somewhere Co.

Lunch Box Comparison Table

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)

The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.

MontiiCoB.BoxFrank Green Lunch ContainerYumboxSky Gazer Bentgo ModernThe Somewhere Co. MiniEcoCocoonBright Star KidsStuck On YouCountry Road ElysiaOmieBox
StyleBagBentoBoxBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBento
Colour variationsYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
MaterialFabric & aluminium liningPP & siliconeStainless steel & siliconeABS, tritan & siliconeFabric & PEVA liningBPA-free plasticRPET & aluminium foil liningStainless steel & siliconeFabric & insulation liningBPA-free plastic100% cotton canvas & insulation liningStainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price$42.95$27.95$79.95$49.95$34.99$39.95$38$84.95$39.95$54.95$59.95$89.95
Loved for itsRoomy size & machine washable designCustom divider3-in-1 designPortion-controlled sectionsUnique designsRemovable sandwich dividerShoulder strapDishwasher-safe partsPersonalisationLeak-proof silicone sealInternal name labelStorage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)

How to choose the best lunch box for school

When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.

  • Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
  • Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
  • Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
  • Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
  • Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
  • The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.

Any included reviews come via the Mouths of Mums Facebook Page.

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.

Pros:

  • Interior name label
  • Fabulous large size fits everything!
  • Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling

“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)

“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs” (Sarah)

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.

Pros:

  • Leak-proof silicone seal
  • Comes with a gel cooler pack
  • The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich

“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!” (Kerrie)

“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too” (Tash)

“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.” (Kendal)

“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.” (Mums On A Budget)

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Woolworths, b.box


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.

Pros:

  • Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
  • Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
  • Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.

Pros:

  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
  • Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!

Pros:

  • Water-resistant
  • PEVA internal lining
  • Side pocket for a water bottle

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.

Pros:

  • Kid-friendly latch
  • Antibacterial silicone seal
  • Includes four large compartments

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.

Pros:

  • Roomy and stylish
  • Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
  • Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a bagel and fresh food inside.

Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.

Pros:

  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Every compartment is leak-proof
  • Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.

Pros:

  • Machine-washable
  • Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
  • With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!

Pros:

  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Separates into three parts for easy cleaning

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.

Pros:

  • Easy-carry handle
  • Internal name label
  • Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

Omiebox hot and cold kids' lunch boxes in pink and blue styles.

Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the  280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!

Pros:

  • Keeps food hot for up to 6 hours
  • Fabulous for ‘nude food’ lunches
  • Awesome carry handle for younger kids

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:

  • Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
  • Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
  • Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
  • Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
  • Almond-meal slice with raspberries or blueberries – or both!
  • Vegetarian sausage rolls – these freeze well and make a great meat-free lunch when cold.

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  • That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.

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  • I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.

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  • Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.

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  • Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.

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  • Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.

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  • I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.

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  • So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.

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  • There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.

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  • There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain

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  • This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.

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  • Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.

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  • This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes

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  • This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones

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  • Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.

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  • These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.

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  • I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.

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  • My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags

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  • Love our bento b.boxes. So easy to pack. I do however worry that they’re made of plastic, not metal….

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  • My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.

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  • Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.

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