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Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic
Dettol Liquid Hand Wash :
4.7 out of 5 based on 648 reviews.

As mums, we are always looking for ways to help keep our family healthy.

Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Dettol Liquid Hand Wash product review.

About Dettol Liquid Hand Wash

Dettol Liquid Hand Wash is Soft on Skin and Hard on Germs.

It contains collagen and moisturises your hands for up to 3 hours, whilst killing 99.9% of germs to help protect your family.

Dettol Liquid Handwash is available in 5 great fragrances, and can be purchased as a:

  • Liquid hand wash; and
  • In Dettol no-touch refills.

Where to buy Dettol Liquid Hand Wash

Dettol Liquid Hand Wash is available from Woolworths, Coles, independent supermarkets and pharmacies.

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Published 20th November 2015


  • Fresh and clean!

    Dettol liquid hand wash is a delight to use when l am in the kitchen or the bathroom.A lovely fragrance which makes it or breaks it for me! It gets rid of the chilli and the garlic l am cutting so when l rub my eye l don’t get a burn! My hands feel clean after handling meat and chicken raw,a good wash and l am done,clean!

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • All I use in my Kitchen

    The Dettol Liquid Hand Wash is all I use in my Kitchen and laundry. It’s great to know that it is fighting germs and cleaning my hands whilst also keeping them soft and smells great too. Have tried other brands but this is definitely the best and when it’s on sale I stock up so I never run out.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Great for when illnesses are lurking

    I like to have the Dettol hand wash in the bathroom when one of us gets sick. I think regularly washing our hands with this germ killing wonder helps reduce the length a severity of illnesses as well as preventing sone of us from getting sick. It has a really lovely smell too and is very affordable

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Finally a hand soap that doesn't dry out my hands

    I love Dettol hand wash, my hands always feel clean and not dry and cracked like why I use other antibacterial hand washes. The smell is loebky too, it makes me still feel girly.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Perfect for the family

    This product is great for the whole family. I trust the dettol brand to eliminate bacteria that little hands carry. The fragrance is devine and I find myself using it just some i can smell it. My hands feel moisturised and clean after use. Highly recommend to anyone thinking of purchasing this product. You won’t be disappointed.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Only handwash I use!

    I have sensitive skin and get no reactions to this at all, which is great because it has a delightful smell and I normally have to avoid scents. Being a mum whose scared of germs, it also makes me feel confident that I’m protecting both my son and I from any nasties during the day

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Such a creamy soap!

    I just adore creamy feeling soaps. This also leaves a feeling of just being moisturised. It has a great foaming ability and is also great as a full body soap. It is quite an expensive soap but I see as I get older it is something I am going to need and especially as I live in the tropics, the dry season has my skin turning white it’s so dry and soaps can be quite harsh but this Dettol soap was very moisturising and a little bit of luxury.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Great and easy for all the family

    It has a great smell and it makes your hands feel like they are actually clean. Its so easy that even my four year old daughter washes her hands all by her self with ease. I have tried many other soaps but after trying this I will not be buying anything else.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Soft and aromatic

    I used this in my kitchen to try. Each time I washed my hands, I used it, after cooking, before touching food, etc. I found it really did leave my hands soft after every use. A small amount was needed. One small pump was all that was needed too. And the smell was fresh with a sweet aroma. I really really did like this so much, as did anyone that used it here.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Love dettol products ..

    I love to use dettol handwash liquid. I’m using this for so long time now . Especially i love the rose smell .it leaves my hand very moisturising .I love the products comes in pump bottle .my kids also can use them self. I recommend this the all .

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Soft, supple and super clean hands!

    Let’s face it. We live in a germy world. And then when you add kids in the mix, the house becomes fun, loud, germy and messy.
    Enter in Dettol Liquid hand wash and the world becomes less messy, a lot less germier and as an added bonus your hands are left lovely and soft, super clean and have a wonderful frangrance.
    Our little guy has recently learnt to wash his hands and will let us know he wants to wash his hands at various times throughout the day. Makes life so much easier having the handy pump bottles at both the kitchen and bathroom sinks, close and handy for daily life with an 18 month old toddler!

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Clean and fresh.

    A brand you can trust to wash the germs away now packaged with moisturiser and a lovely scent.
    My hands were left feeling refreshed and silky smooth. The fragrance also left a pleasant lingering perfume perfect for quickly telling if the kids has actually washes their hands. Ticks all the boxes for this busy mum

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Essential in a Classroom!

    Being a Teacher, I’m super conscious when it comes to cleanliness and keeping germs out of the classroom. This is the most effective hand wash for my students, as it gets the grime off their little hands and prevents unnecessary diseases growing from dirt.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Fresh and clean!

    Dettol liquid hand wash is a delight to use when l am in the kitchen or the bathroom.A lovely fragrance which makes it or breaks it for me! It gets rid of the chilli and the garlic l am cutting so when l rub my eye l don’t get a burn! My hands feel clean after handling meat and chicken raw,a good wash and l am done,clean!

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Love this stuff!

    I always have spares of this in my cupboard! It smells amazing, my hands feel amazing and I know it’s cleaning them rather than just a pretty smell!
    I thought hubby might not like it being pink and pretty – but he approves aswell!
    It’s gentle enough for little hands too – There’s nothing worse than kids hands being dry and sore because of some handwashes!

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Great value for money...

    Ive seen in the market the hand washes u feel are fancy enough yo do the job… well the job actually is to clean ur hands witjout damaging the skin… detol does the job… clearance of bacteria and the soft smooth finish of the skin… what else do you want…

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • So soft and moisturising.

    This is a fantastic hand wash, it’s the first antibacterial hand wash I have used that leaves me feeling like I have washed with moisturiser, it’s nice to know I’m getting the antibacterial properties but not at the expense of my skin. I do find however that the scent is a little overpowering, each to their own though.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Review

    I actually have this product sitting in my bathroom right now and all I can say is my 3 year old loves it. Says it’s the best thing ever to get rid of the dirtys on his hands and that it smells so good. I could never get him to wash his hands but now it seems his over washing them haha. Best product ever

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • All I use in my Kitchen

    The Dettol Liquid Hand Wash is all I use in my Kitchen and laundry. It’s great to know that it is fighting germs and cleaning my hands whilst also keeping them soft and smells great too. Have tried other brands but this is definitely the best and when it’s on sale I stock up so I never run out.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Great for when illnesses are lurking

    I like to have the Dettol hand wash in the bathroom when one of us gets sick. I think regularly washing our hands with this germ killing wonder helps reduce the length a severity of illnesses as well as preventing sone of us from getting sick. It has a really lovely smell too and is very affordable

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Love this have it everywhere

    I love this hand wash, it smells great, cleans well and leaves your hands feeling soft. We have this in the kitchen 2 x bathrooms, laundry and even outside. I would recommend this to anyone. It really does leave your hands feelings super clean and soft and silky. My 3 year old is obsessed with it and wants to wash her hands every 10 minutes .

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Finally a hand soap that doesn't dry out my hands

    I love Dettol hand wash, my hands always feel clean and not dry and cracked like why I use other antibacterial hand washes. The smell is loebky too, it makes me still feel girly.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Perfect for the family

    This product is great for the whole family. I trust the dettol brand to eliminate bacteria that little hands carry. The fragrance is devine and I find myself using it just some i can smell it. My hands feel moisturised and clean after use. Highly recommend to anyone thinking of purchasing this product. You won’t be disappointed.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Love dettol

    I have been using dettol handwash for along time now. I’m impressed with the quality and fragrance. My bub also washes the hands with dettol… i dont have a seconf thought while doing so.. dettol is perfect.
    The best part is its not at all expensive for its quality. Thumbs up… go for it. Perfect for the complete family.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • The Shea butter is amazing

    I bought the SHea butter Dettol Liquid Handwash – it smells so fresh. The soap bubbles up nicely, but not too much so that the kids make a mess everywhere. It leaves your hands feeling soft, fresh and clean. I like that it is antibacterial, so you are making sure that you have all of the germs off. I would definitely purchase again, perhaps I might try a different fragrance.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • CAN WE TALK ABOUT FRAGRANCE?!

    We all know the Dettol liquid hand washes are the number one hand wash to keep in your home or workplace. The feeling it leaves your hands is like no other hand wash on the market. It locks moisture into the hands to prevent them drying out. Being a stay at home mum, I am washing my hands and my daughters hands at least 10 times a day. And I no longer have to moisturise my hands after washing them thanks to Dettol! But the smell! Oh my! I walk around sniffing my hands after they’ve been washed it’s just too good!

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Okay product

    Bought it when it was on special. Dettol has been a trusted brand growing up. Wanted to try the hand wash after seeing this on a supermarket shelf. I have to say I love the fragrance. But the hand wash leaves my hand very dry. Not sure if I’d buy again.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Fresh smelling hands all the time

    We get through a LOT of handwash at our place, constantly washing them to keep clean and germ free as I’m very mindful of what I touch and don’t like to contaminate food etc. I found the Dettol liquid hand wash one of the best, it has a fresh fragrance, leaves my hands smelling clean and they also fee super soft every time. Love it, and highly recommend.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Trusted wash

    I feel that Dettol leaves my families hands clean and moisturised. It is a little pricey but I just buy the refil bottle which is far more economical. The pump bottle is easy for little ones to use and the fragrance is nice. Lovely liquid hand wash to keep germs away.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic


  • Always trust dettol

    I always trust Dettol. I feel like the brand is a name I can trust and count on. I find this product more satisfactory than standard hand washes because I know it’s killing the germs and helping to keep me and my family healthier and cleaner. I always restock this product.

    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling soft & moisturised
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash has a nice fragrance
    Dettol Liquid Hand Wash leaves my hands feeling clean & hygienic

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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.

Top image: MontiiCo

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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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  • I absolutely love the bb box quite sturdy. It took many lunch box to find one that would last. Before this lunch box we had a stuck on you. I found the stuck on you lunch box didn’t last when the hinge’s snapped they wouldn’t get back to me (only had for a short time and my youngest couldn’t open it so it wasn’t dropped. Just opened it after the 8th time and snapped). The bb box has lasted the last year and a half and still going strong

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  • What a great help for busy Mommas like us. From the style to comfort and convenience, this article really put the best for our kids. Not to mention the added info about safety on what these lunchboxes were made of! I am also impressed about the organisation function of each, it seems small but woooh could put so much…thanks for sharing this article

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