Introducing the Cetaphil Baby review, with three products that make up a beautiful bath and sleep time routine for your gorgeous bub!
For the Cetaphil Baby review we’re sending mums the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, Daily Lotion and Massage Oil to try with their baby. We can’t wait to see what mums think of these products designed for their precious little ones.
More about the Cetaphil Baby range
Cetaphil Baby products are specially formulated for babies’ delicate skin. The range is dermatologically tested, colourant free, paraben free, and mineral oil free. It also helps soothe itchiness and discomfort associated with skin irritation and excessive dryness.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil can be used daily to help protect skin from dryness and retain moisture. Simply pour the oil into your hand, rub both hands together to warm oil, then gently massage oil all over baby’s body.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo should be poured into hands or wash cloth and applied to baby’s hair and body. Lather, rinse and towel dry. If it gets into your baby’s eyes, rinse with water.
Pour the Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion into your hand. Rub both hands together to warm lotion, then gently apply to baby’s face and body. If it gets into your baby’s eyes, rinse with water.
Step 1: Massage
Important to help parents and baby bond, through touch. Place baby on their back on a stable safe surface. Pour Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil into your hands and rub together to warm oil. Commence at the ankles in a gentle circular motion and move upwards toward the hip. Complete on both sides. Repeat this process on the arms. If the baby is comfortable place baby on their tummy (ensuring babies head it turned to one side for breathing) and massage baby with long strokes up the back and off the shoulders and then down the whole body.
Step 2: Bath
Wrap baby in a loose swaddle, then clean their head with the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo so that they stay warm and soothed. Clean their eyes using one cotton wool for each eye and clean from “inside to outside”. Unwrap baby and hold baby length-ways in your arms ensuring you have a firm grip and to keep babies head out of the water. Gently introduce them into the water – feet first then the rest of the body. You can use the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo which is specially formulated for baby’s delicate skin.
Step 3: Moisturise
Moisturising is important to keep baby’s skin nourished and hydrated. Gently rub Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion into baby’s skin in circular motions across the entire body. Avoid eye area.
Step 4: Feed
Feed on demand as every babies requirements are different. Breast feeding is the preferred option of most experts, however you decide what is best for your baby.
Step 5:Swaddle Swaddling helps babies to feel safe and protected because it mimics what was in utero and to stop startle reflex ensuring better sleep for baby and you. It can take some time to learn how to swaddle in a way that suits your baby, so don’t be disheartened if they wriggle out in the first instance, simply try again.
Step 6: Sleep
The safety and wellbeing of baby during sleep is paramount. All babies must sleep on their back on a breathable surface with their feet touching the end of the cot. Ensure no hats on babies as it can cause babies to overheat and will increase risk of SIDS. Ensure the sleep space is free from bumpers, pillows and soft toys.
Where can I purchase the Cetaphil Baby Range?
The Cetaphil Baby range is available in all great supermarkets, pharmacies and some specialty stores.
More about the Cetaphil Baby Review
We’ve now chosen MoM Members for the Cetaphil Baby review, check back here to read the thoughts and opinions from the review team.
*If baby is distressed in any way during the routine, stop and give them soothing cuddles.
Should a potential adverse reaction occur, please discontinue use immediately, contact your healthcare professional, and report your experience to medinfoau@galderma.com or reviews@mouthsofmums.com.au
After giving my baby girl a bath and washing her down with the cetaphil baby wash and shampoo, we go into her room and I papmper her by gently rubbing the cetaphil baby oil all over her little body. I love that the oil isnt at all to heavy, its a nice and light texture that does spread nice and evenly along the skin, it leaves my baby smelling so yummy too. its a delight!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to review the baby Cetaphil products. Absolutely loved the ease of having the wash and shampoo all in one made bath time so much easier. The products were great for bubbas sensitive and delicate skin so I actually tried them on my four year old who has very sensitive skin and the lotion really moistened her skin. I am really impressed with these products and would definitely purchase again!!!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I’ve been using these products since my newborn daughter arrived into the world. Given she’s a vomiter and can create some pretty amazing poopy messes, products to give her a thorough clean is absolutely essential. The Cetaphil baby wash and shampoo is so gentle and smells lovely. The moisturiser and massage oil have been incredible to keep that newborn flaky skin at bay, and the massage oil has become part of our bedtime routine to relax her and get her ready for sleep.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
So happy to be able to trial this cetaphil baby range. Both baby and I feel happy after using it. I love the baby 6 steps happy guide. The massage steps its such a great way for the baby and mother to relax. I love how when I use the massage oil on her. She’s so relax and happy. I love the whole bonding moment with her and knowing I am using a great gentle safe product on her. The gentle wash and shampoo it’s so convenient to use as its 2 in 1. I can use it on her hair and body. It is hassle free and gentle on her skin. The lotion will protect her skin whole day. Overall really happy with cetaphil baby range and have already stock up more from the whole range.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
The cetaphil range is fantastic. Firstly the daily lotion has a nice consistency and worked wonders on my baby’s dry skin. It’s now silly smooth. We have even had comments on how nice his skin is!
The wash and shampoo is gentle on their skin and we found also smells really nice.
The massage lotion didn’t feel as oily as normal ones so that was fantastic. My son enjoys the massages with this and it isn’t even sticky for his clothes.
I would definately recommend this range!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I was absolutely thrilled to be selected to test the Cetaphil Baby range. My newest daughter is 3 weeks old and it came in perfect time to test and see if it became a part of our night routine.
I’m here to say YES! I’m here to say Welcome to the family, Cetaphil!
The Gentle Wash and Shampoo is genius! A 2 in 1 combination to tackle the body and hair. The scent is sweet, it’s soap free which is a bonus for sensitive skin and won’t leave you fumbling your sweet kids like footballs, and come on, who DOESN’T like bubbles?! It leaves my little girls hair like soft, fluffy fuzz.
The Daily Lotion is silky smooth and actually absorbs into the skin unlike other moisturisers I’ve tried where it just settles for hours. Coming into winter we can be prone to dry skin when we’re staying cosy warm indoors, I feel reassured from this trial that Cetaphil’s lotion will give a protective barrier.
And the massage oil, oh heavens this is a game changer for us! My bub has belly pains especially in the evening and she calms right after a massage. The oil smells divine, and it also soaks nicely into her skin! It’s not too slippery, doesn’t leave residue on our favourite outfits and it’s calming as a signal that bedtime is soon approaching.
I highly highly recommend the Cetaphil range as part of your family. It’s affordable, it’s safe for all skin types and it works!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I love cetaphil products as not only is it amazingly soft on my babies skin but also soothing and calming. Both my babies have very sensitive skin so I need to make sure to be using the right products not to dry or irritate their skin. I certainly say to other parents to try cetaphil products out.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Cetaphil is amazing! I can’t rave about it enough!! I now recommend it to every customer that comes into the Pharmacy I work at. The gentle wash & shampoo has definitely made life more easier. My bub loves the massage oil & it helps relax her before bed.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Love how two of the bottles have bumps on the bottles which make it easier to grip with wet hands. Please add the grips to the massage oil bottle. Could you please also change the way the liquid flows out of the bottle? It is hard to get a small amount of shampoo out of the bottle to wash the head of my newborn baby.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
My youngest daughter suffers from dry skin around her feet, elbows and knees. I found this to be really helpful I would even add a bit of moisturiser in the bath it seems to clear her up quickly and stop the itching and irritation it’s reasonably priced and will most likely buy again in the future.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
The Cetaphil brand is great for the whole family. It makes the body nice and soft. It is safe for the whole family to use. Its very unique and practical.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I enjoyed using the Cetaphil products. The best one was the massage oil and the lotion. My babies skin is extremely dry. The massage oil and the lotion really helped the baby’s skin. The shampoo I did not fancy it much. It was a bit hard to get rid off from the body and it took longer than usual in the shower.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Its pamper time with Cetaphil baby massage oil! My little girl loves her all over baby massage after a nice warm bath. I love the texture of the oil its not to heavy its nice and light. Just look at that shine!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
After giving my baby girl a bath and washing her down with the cetaphil baby wash and shampoo, we go into her room and I papmper her by gently rubbing the cetaphil baby oil all over her little body. I love that the oil isnt at all to heavy, its a nice and light texture that does spread nice and evenly along the skin, it leaves my baby smelling so yummy too. its a delight!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Bonding time with baby is the best time, since receiving the Cetaphil package, bath time has become our new favourite bonding time. My girl loves to kick about and enjoy feeling the water but once I rub her head nice and gentle with the Cetaphil shampoo and body wash she always calms down and enjoys the pamper.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to review the baby Cetaphil products. Absolutely loved the ease of having the wash and shampoo all in one made bath time so much easier. The products were great for bubbas sensitive and delicate skin so I actually tried them on my four year old who has very sensitive skin and the lotion really moistened her skin. I am really impressed with these products and would definitely purchase again!!!
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Easy to apply and not oily
helps the skin to stay hydrated and suits all skin types. It makes the skin softer, smoothier and makes it glow. recommended brand for me
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
If your baby has sensitive skin or if you just want to be careful this product is really the one you will want to buy. Cetaphil is a family friendly and safe product that makes the lives of parents so much easier. Parents need a safe option that they can get hold of easily as parenting is hard enough without having to worry about making choices about skin care. Having a product that you can trust is absolutely vital.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Loved each of the products we got! They smell great,and were great on bubs skin, even on my 4year old too! Would definitely recommend to other parents with young bubs like my own. Will definitely be buying this brand !
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I’ve been using these products since my newborn daughter arrived into the world. Given she’s a vomiter and can create some pretty amazing poopy messes, products to give her a thorough clean is absolutely essential. The Cetaphil baby wash and shampoo is so gentle and smells lovely. The moisturiser and massage oil have been incredible to keep that newborn flaky skin at bay, and the massage oil has become part of our bedtime routine to relax her and get her ready for sleep.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
I did love these products the smell was lovely and kept my babies skin soft. I used the lotion every second day and the shampoo wash every other day. The massage oil definitely helped bub and I to bond as well as keeping his skin nice and soft
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
These products from Cetaphil smell great and leave my babies skin lovely and soft after every use. The wash and shampoo leaves her hair smelling amazing and doesn’t dry out her skin, the lotion keeps her skin soft and she loves having a massage with the massage oil before bed.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
My baby and I use Cetaphil baby lotion daily. It is a nice smelling lotion keeping me and my baby fresh all day. This lotion suits our skin. Ideal for summer too because it won’t leave your skin feeling oily/sweaty/greasy. Love the hydrating feeling after each use. It mixes easily on the skin.
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
Love this on my baby after a bath. It has a lovely scent which is not too strong. It’s not as thick which is great for warmer weather. Keeps my baby’s skin very soft and lasts for quite sometime on the skin after applying without rubbing off when baby does tummy time or plays. Highly recommend
The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
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.
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.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless 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 forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage 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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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!
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.
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
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)
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!
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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