As Mums, we are always looking for ways to keep our homes clean using products that are safer for us, our families and the world.
Which is why we are thrilled to announce the ecostore laundry and kitchen range product review.
Ecostore gives priority to plant and mineral based ingredients that are from naturally derived or renewable resources, are biodegradable and have been assessed against trusted international resources such as the EWG Cosmetic Database to determine its safety for environmental and human health.
If there is any doubt about the safety of an ingredient for people’s health or the environment, ecostore will find a safer alternative.
Products featured in the ecostore laundry and kitchen range review
ecostore eucalyptus laundry liquid 1L
Ecostore’s ultra concentrated laundry liquid; made with plant-based ingredients, bottled in 100% recyclable sugar plastic & free from optical brighteners, phosphates and synthetic fragrances.
Performance: ecostore’s laundry liquid has been independently benchmarked against the market leader to ensure excellent results.
Use a Little, Save a Lot: ecostore’s laundry liquid is safely super concentrated to give you many washes per pack.
Renewable sugarcane plastic: ecostore’s bottles are made from renewable sugarcane plastic, which is 100% recyclable and helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Environment: ecostore laundry liquid is safer for the environment. With proper greywater systems in place the water from your machine or hand-wash can safely be re-used on your flower gardens, lawns & trees. Suitable for septic tanks.
ecostore lemon dish liquid 1L
Ecostore’s dish liquid is a powerful formulation designed for sparkling clean dishes; made with plant-based ingredients, bottled in 100% recyclable sugar plastic and pH balanced for sensitive skin.
Performance: ecostore’s dish liquid has been independently benchmarked against the market leader to ensure excellent results.
Renewable sugarcane plastic: ecostore’s bottles are made from renewable sugarcane plastic, which is 100% recyclable and helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Environment: ecostore’s dish liquid is safer for the environment. By using a more natural dish cleaner you can reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that go into your septic tank or local water treatment system.
ecostore citrus multi-purpose cleaner 500ml
Ecostore’s multi-purpose spray cleaner is formulated for a spotless finish on hard household surfaces. Made with plant-based ingredients, bottled in 100% recyclable sugar plastic and delivers an antibacterial clean.
Performance: ecostore’s multi-purpose cleaner has been independently benchmarked against the market leader to ensure excellent results.
Renewable sugarcane plastic: ecostore’s bottles are made from renewable sugarcane plastic, which is 100% recyclable and helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Environment: The ingredients in our spray cleaner are safer for the environment. With proper greywater systems in place any rinse water used while cleaning can safely be re-used on your flower gardens, lawns and trees. Suitable for septic tanks.
Where to buy the ecostore laundry and kitchen range?
All ecostore laundry and kitchen range products are available from Woolworths, and select ranges are available at Chemist Warehouse. You can also shop the range onlinehere.
About the ecostore laundry and kitchen range product review?
Selected mums have been sent vouchers to purchase two of the three ecostore laundry and kitchen range products on review. Read their reviews below or if you have been selected, we can’t wait to hear what you think of the ecostore products.
We just purchased our first home and it has a septic tank. I am used to these tanks from my parents house, but never really had to look at the products I used too closely as I never did the buying of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
I was so happy to be selected and have loved the results. I wasn’t sure I would get the same performance as the full chemical products, but I got those results and more.
I love how they smell and they really worked quite well given my expectations.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Since having my little babe I have been far more conscious about the products I use in our home. We have been using the eco store laundry and kitchen range for some time now and have been so impressed by these plant based products. They clean so well and are not exposing us to harsh chemicals that are found in most cleaning products. We love the eco store range and will continue using all these products because we know that they’re not only safe for us but safe for our planet.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
The dishwashing liquid works wonders! While I do have a dishwasher, some things just either don’t fit or can’t go in it. I used the ecostore dishwashing liquid and it worked a treat. In particular last night when I had a pan covered in sticky honey soy. It came of easily. I’ll definitely use these products again. I’m always on the lookout for new natural products and these are great
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
We used the Ecostore dishwashing liquid to clean the dishes, oven and other kitchen appliances. Very impressed with the cleaning and discovered that a little goes a long way. Also I feel better letting my little ones do the dishes knowing that Ecostore is safe for sensitive skin, particularly with the harsh winter weather.
Certainly a brand I will be buying once my trial products finish.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
The Dishwashing liquid had already made its way into a permanent fixture on my shopping list and today it further cemented it.
I left the liquid on the sink (not thinking) and came back to find it missing and my toddler pouring it in the bathtub to ‘make a bubbLe bath’. Lucky for me by using the liquid it doesn’t get overly bubbles and was an absolute dream to clean it all out of the bath! No excess of bubbles forming like when you use bubble bath!
Also my bathtub now smells lovely from it!
Not your typical review but when you have a mischievous bubble bath obsessed tot, this is definitely a useful thing to learn.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
The dishwashing liquid was amazing, such a clean citrus scent and left my dishes spotless, almost made doing the dishes enjoyable watching how sparkling everything was coming out! The bubbles stayed for almost 30 minutes later as I had to leave the dishes to feed a baby which has never happened before so another huge win!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Eco store Eucalyptus Laundry Liquid did a great job on our families clothes!
I am a mum of 3 little rascals that love to play in the dirt! However they are fussy with the smell of the laundry liquid! Ecostore Eucalyptus Laundry Liquid ticked all my boxes as it was FABULOUS on the dirty clothes & stain removal & smelt SO lovely! I highly recommend this laundry liquid!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I’m no scientist but I know it’s important to make positive choices for our future, our planet’s future. This product promises “no nasties”, which sparks the thought, what have I been using in the past? There is a lot of information on the bottle, including “All detergents have an effect on the environment.” I feel this is a very honest statement and leads me to trust this company, their intentions to look after the environment seem genuine, even the packaging is raw snd honest. If you can’t find it easily on your supermarket shelf (I had a little trouble) it may not be at eye level. I had never tried this range before the review but I’ll be sure to look for it next time I need to restock!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
The Ecostore Laundry Liquid was easy to locate on the shelf at my local Woolies with its distinctive minimalist packaging.
The liquid has a fresh Eucalyptus scent. I love that it’s phosphate and optical brightener free so that my clothes don’t wear out so quickly and the grey water is safe for garden use.
I found that it removes stains better than other eco laundry liquids I’ve used.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
These products weren’t really great for us. I felt good knowing that they were safer for my family and the environment and I really wanted to like them but I just didn’t really like them. I found that the laundry products just weren’t strong enough to properly clean our clothes. My partner has a messy job and our clothes are usually very smelly at the end of the day. I just found that they didn’t smell fresh after washing. I also found the kitchen products not to my liking as I prefer the house to smell clean and fresh after cleaning and these products just don’t have a strong fragrance. My mum loves them though as she is very sensitive to fragrances.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
My kids have sensitive skin and this little gem has stopped them itching & scratching when putting their clean clothes on . The bottle looks beautiful In my laundry to. The only downfall..I would love the bottle to be bigger. We are a family of 6 and the washing machine is operating daily
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
The ecostore products are fantastic. They clean really well, and an added bonus is they are good for the environment. They come in really nice packaging so I don’t mind them being left out in the kitchen. I use the laundry products for my children’s clothing, and it’s gentle on their skin and smells fantastic. I find it a little more on the expensive side, but every time they are on sale at Woolworths I stock up. Once you start using this product it’s hard to swap to anything else!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
We have been pleasantly surprised by the multipurpose cleaning spray. It had worked wonders on common surfaces to leave a nice fresh space. With children around I appreciate the non-harsh nature of ecostore. And also with a septic we are only meant to put more natural products down our sink so It helps using eco friendly products.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Received these as we were leaving to go to a Resort holiday. Came home with all our holiday washing and having to cook and clean for ourselves. My ecostore products were sitting on the bench waiting so it was a good time to try and trial, Used both products with delightfully unexpected results. Clothes were spotlessly clean and fresh smelling and all cooking and eating implements sparkling and drying as placed on rack, I will definitely buy these products again and recommend them to others
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I am really liking the Antibacterial Multi-purpose Cleaner!
It has a natural Citrus scent and effectively cleans all surfaces.
I love the look and feel of the
ecostore brand all while thinking about the health of our families and our planet!
I will definitely be continuing to buy these products because it makes me feel good knowing that I am keeping my family safe while keeping our home clean!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
This is an amazing range, it’s gentle on my skin when we use it and I can trust it is better for the environment and better for us.
The dishwashing liquid is gentle on my skin and it does it’s job with my dishes. The dishes are squeaky clean.
The clothes were nice and clean and I would use it again for my clothes.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Ecofriendly, kid friendly, pet friendly, does the job it’s meant to do. Big win.
4 out of 5 stars
I would like to thank Mouths of Mums for selecting me to be a reviewer of this product.
And I apologise for a delay in this review as life, family, and illness unexpectedly got in the road. I mean, they’re always there, but not usually as jumbled up as it became. 😀 I won’t go into details here, as not useful to the review, but if anyone ever wants to hire me to write freelance articles on raising three neuro diverse kids, while being neuro diverse yourself, also juggling chronic nerve pain and Adenomyosis … THEN I can go into detail. 😉
Back to the review!
Because I’m posting it not just on their website, but on my own, I will go with my usual open and honest ways. So will start by saying that although I’ve been buying and using the Ecostore brand for a couple of years now, this was the first time I had bought and used the dish liquid.
As mentioned in my review of the Ecostore laundry liquid I love the Ecostore brand, as there’s the “no nasties” – so no sulphates, optical brighteners, fake scents, and all that gunk. Not containing these ingredients is important to my family for a few reasons. Firstly, as we are doing our best to be environmentally sustainable so try and choose products that are only plant based, natural, and not containing any nasties (including ones that can be listed as “natural).
So I won’t rave on about how amazing the whole Ecostore brand is again in this review, instead I will just focus on the dish liquid. And I have to say it is well worth buying.
My family eat a lot of whole foods either slow cooked or roasted… so get baked on grime on our trays and pans. Add to that we love turmeric, tomato, and other foods great at leaving stains so we need a dish liquid that is not only good at removing grime and stains, but doing so in “no nasties” way. Guess what? Ecostore dish liquid for the win! 🙂
And, better yet, the dish liquid does it with minimal fuss, scrubbing or time wasting. I mean, yes, to wash things you often need to soak them first and apply a bit of elbow grease – along with the dish liquid – but with Ecostore dish liquid you don’t need to apply a LOT of soaking, nor elbow grease to get a clean and shiny result.
None of us want to spend hours in the kitchen, or spend seconds with a chemical nasty liquid you need gloves to use… so it was great to see Ecostore dish liquid so efficient in cleaning. No fuss, no froth, job done.
One thing I do want to point out (after mentioning no froth) is that there is minimal excess of bubbles with Ecostore dish liquid. Meaning you don’t need to see a sink that consists of a little water and a tonne of bubbles to know it is cleaning your dishes. I, personally, hate over frothy dish liquids, so am glad of minimal froth.
BUT! Do you know what makes the froth in detergents? Most common ingredient is palm oil. Yes, a modern day swear word in a lot of eco-friendly circles. And Ecostore dish liquid does indeed contain palm oil.
HOWEVER – please keep reading – Ecostore is following the very valuable path of certified sustainable palm oil. They are open and honest about this and, in all honesty, certified sustainable palm oil is a much more ethically friendly way to palm oil than to ban it all together. I won’t turn this into a palm oil debate… but yes, the dish liquid contains it… your choice as to whether you now buy it. Me? I would, based on my research into certified sustainable palm oil.
Okay… so it cleans, it does it without too much fuss or elbow grease, it isn’t all bubble and no clean, and it contains palm oil. What else?
Well, thanks to the “no nasty” chemicals, there’s no tinny/ chemical taste to your dishes! I know this sounds odd, but your dish cleaning products do leave chemical residue on your plates, cups, and flatware, which you can then taste. Well, I know I can. I can also taste it when you use vinegar as your rinse aid, so maybe I am just weird. 😀
But with Ecostore, I can clean out a cup stained with my morning cuppa, and then drink water from it with no added flavour. A huge win for a household of sensory people where scent, taste, appearance, and texture can affect them eating or drinking! So if you have similar sensory issues in your home, please consider Ecostore dish liquid!
And with no nasty chemical residue taste… I feel perfectly happy to not only wash my children’s dishes with it, but our fur and feather babies’ dishes too. As pets can be more sensitive to chemical cleaners than we are, it’s good to have a dish liquid that can be used to clean our dishes as well as their own.
So – Ecostore dish liquid is a huge win in this house as it ticks so many helpful boxes.
Would I recommend this product to others?
Yes I would, for all of the reasons above. If you’re looking for a truly environmentally friendly product, which really does clean, is safe around pets and kids, and contains no nasty chemicals… then this is the product for you.
Would I buy this product myself?
Yes I would but not necessarily as my first choice. As mentioned at the start, this was the first time I used it as I usually use a different “eco-friendly” dish liquid. And the reason I might choose the other cleaner over Ecostore is simply due to the bottle top. The other brand is a pop-top, and for me very easy to open one handed. I did struggle with opening the Ecostore’s flip-top one handed. This is a personal thing and does not affect the quality of the product in any way.
In summary: Ecofriendly, kid friendly, pet friendly, does the job it’s meant to do. Big win.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
We just purchased our first home and it has a septic tank. I am used to these tanks from my parents house, but never really had to look at the products I used too closely as I never did the buying of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
I was so happy to be selected and have loved the results. I wasn’t sure I would get the same performance as the full chemical products, but I got those results and more.
I love how they smell and they really worked quite well given my expectations.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I was really pleased at how well this dishwashing liquid cleaned we usually use a concentrated brand at home so this was a change but a good one, this liquid has a pleasant lemon fragrance, cleans just as well as any other brand name dishwashing liquid I’ve ever used, leaves no residue or soapy buildup on dishes and it’s good for the environment to boot.
You can’t go wrong really! We will buy again.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I love love love the laundry liquid. After a couple of washes with it my clothes feel much softer (without using any softener)!
The scent is light and not over powering and stains (from toddler and baby) come off after one wash without pre-treatment.
Both my toddler and baby have eczema and this laundry liquid did not irritate their skin at all.
The dishwash liquid is also my new favourite as it does not have a strong chemical smell and cleans off grease better than I expected. Will definitely be making these my go-to products from now on!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
This laundry and kitchen range delivers the best results.. Firstly after using the laundry liquid my clothes and all washing came out spotlessly clean, removing all dirt, and even old stains I thought would never come out, tried other products without success, very impressed, using only a cap or two, washing is all clean, and the lovely fragrance leaves everything smelling so fresh too..
This dishwashing liquid was just great, a small squeeze and perfectly clean dishes, nice and sudsy, smells fresh, and seems gentle on my hands, a little embarrassed to admit my dishes have never looked so shiny.. Very impressed..
I will definitely purchase both again, and very happy to recommend both..
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Wow the laundry wash smelt amazing my clothes came out smelly and feeling soft and washed my clothes well especially my 1 year olds clothes the clothes felt really clean
It was easy to use and hold the contain
Down side of the laundry was the price for me it was really expensive and I only got 1/2 the washes out it than what it said I would but I was probably a little bit heavy handed on it
Washing up liquid was great it was soap smelt fantastic and made my hands feel soft after using it again the price was expensive for me
Unfortunately due to my budget I won’t be purchasing these products u less they are on sale
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Both the laundry liquid and dishwashing liquid are going strong and continue to work really well on our household chores!! With messy kids, dirty dishes and working parents, the products cut through grimy dishes and dirty daycare clothes. I’m so happy with these products & would definitely purchase again!!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I loved that this is eco friendly , and it worked really well. The kitchen benches came up really clean and streak free which is always a bonus. Its a little expensive but yes I would buy this again
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I have not had a dishwasher for several years so I know how important it is to have washing products that actually work. These products are amazing both in the kitchen and in the laundry. The dish liquid delivers good sud levels and cleans well but my favourite product is the eucalyptus laundry product. It cleans clothes so well and leaves a lovely fragrance. And if you have any idea what goes through our laundry you’d now we need products that work! Great value for money, great for the environment from a trusted brand. Win win win!
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I loved using the ecostore laundry and kitchen range products. They smell lovely and fresh and left my kitchen sink smelling clean. These products worked as they were supposed to. I appreciate the commitment that the ecostore company has to minimising detriment to our environment.After trialling these I also bought the ecostore dishwashing powder to try in our dishwasher. That has made a big difference to the smell of our dishwasher. It never smelt very pleasant. After using this powder for a few weeks it smells fine 🙂
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
Great smelling products that were long lasting not only in amount of time to get through each bottle, but loved the fragrance and that both products were made to be environmentally friendly and safe to use. These are important factors for my family when using any types of detergents.
I would certainly recommend this product and will be buying them again in the future.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
I noticed the difference instantly with the non chemical smell in the multi spray and dishwashing liquid and the natural essential oil smell.
Love the fresh natural smell.
Then I took a look at the ingredients compared to other brands.
Was great to see all or most ingredients listed and natural.
Got me thinking about a lot of products around the house full of chemicals.
Great price range from ecostore.
I would purchase the ecostore laundry and kitchen range in the future
The ecostore laundry and kitchen range gave outstanding results
I trust the ecostore brand
I feel good knowing I'm using products that are safer for me, my family and the world
I would recommend the ecostore laundry and kitchen range to others
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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
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.
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
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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