The NEW Unbelievabowl is a super strong suction bowl to help make life a little less messy at meal times. The unique Unbelievabowl has been designed to stick your baby’s highchair or your tabletop with ultimate, super suction power. Simple and easy to attach, once securely locked in position, it will be difficult for your baby to spill or remove the bowl, making meal times less stressful and less messy! Designed for ultimate convenience, bowls are interchangeable and are BPA Free. Truly Unbelievable!
Notes for using the Unbelievabowl:
USE THE SUCTION PAD ON SMOOTH, FLAT SURFACES ONLY. NOT SUITABLE FOR POROUS SURFACES.
To test the suction pad of the Unbelievabowl, secure it to a mirror. If the suction base adheres to the mirror, then the Unbelievabowl should attach securely to a smooth flat surface, such as your baby’s highchair. Please note that the Unbelievabowl is not suitable for porous surfaces such as wood, leather and some stone surfaces.
This product is available from the following retail stores*: Big W, Target, Toys R Us, Baby Stores, Woolworths/Safeway. The Heinz Baby Basics Unbelievabowl retails for around $11.99 and a 2 pack of spare bowls retails for around $9.99.
Excellent bowl for baby especially when you let them explore food using their fingers. My son was given a mango in this bowl and the bowl stuck steadfast to the table even when he had his face pressed into the bowl lapping up this mango we had given him. It's the first and only bowl we bought as there wasn't any thing like this out there.
2 years on and I only just tried these. The others just didn't cut it. My son would pick the auction off or it would just lose suction spontaneously. I just love my heinz unbelievabowl
I must admit I did not buy, so I am not sure of prices, but someone left one of these at our playgroup. Desperate for something to put glitter in during craft time, we decided to use it. No spilt glitter! The suction cup meant little hands could not snatch it away from other little hands, and clean up was just so much easier!
We got one of these for christmas from the grandparents and I cannot recommend this product enough. It's great for our son who wants to be independent without the worry of major spills everywhere. It also teaches him to 'sit still' which is hard at the 2 year mark. Would recommend to anyone with a toddler.
My daughter had one , it was fantastic when she was learning to feed herself. Most kids pick the bowl up and turn it upside down straight away.The suction was strong , my daughter was unable to pick the bowl up.
Easy to wash I put mine in rbe dishwasher and good price I paid $12 from toys r us.
Definitely recommend to others, have used Heinz Bowls heaps with my kids and they are great. I do really believe that their unbelievable bowls because a regular bowl couldn't stick to surfaces and stop babies from flipping it. The price is great between $7-12 each and if it keeps food in I am all for it.
I was lucky enough to win an unbelievabowl a little while ago and was so impressed! Its so easy to use, and sticks to every table surface I have put it on. It doesn't slide around or come unstuck like other suction bowls I have tried in the past. I have no complaints.
I'm still loving this bowl. It's nice to be able to put his food in something rather than straight on the highchair tray. Regular bowls just kept ending up on the floor, so I gave up on them.
Wow! To say we love this product is an understatement! Even though dinner time is still messy it makes it much easier to get it done quickly and efficiently.
I find that my little man eats much better using the bowl.
The suction is great but I find if the surface is a little wet it can be hard to attach the bowl so hot tip just to use a dry surface.
I think this is a great innovative product that should be an essential item in a family household!
Excellent bowl for baby especially when you let them explore food using their fingers. My son was given a mango in this bowl and the bowl stuck steadfast to the table even when he had his face pressed into the bowl lapping up this mango we had given him. It's the first and only bowl we bought as there wasn't any thing like this out there.
Works really well with my daughter. I love how this suctioned down. It also encouraged my baby girls independent eating skills, without as much mess for this busy mum to clean up.. It is giving her more confidence to scoop up her custard on her own without it always dripping it down her front. It really is a great little bow for beginnersl.. it's a little pricey.. but money very well spent. I would recommend this to all my mummy friends for sure!
wonderful, great addition to any baby shower basket
This should be an essential purchase for all new mums, nothing like this was available when my babies were young but I purchased one for my sister when she had her little girl, it is awesome, it allows you to spoon feed with the risk of cereal everywhere then when the child gets a little older they can feed themselves without wearing all the food, no more spilt or thrown bowls, they are cheap and are a great addition to a baby shower present because it is not something that you think of purchasing when having a baby.
I got Heinz baby basic bowl as gift from my friend, i did not use initially for some time but once I started using it, I liked it a lot, My child enjoyed eating in that, she would make the place messy, but still she enjoyed eating in that bowl,The design is good and the quality was also good and it was easy to attach to the high chair and it was convenient to use, I would strongly recommend this product for my friends as well.A great innovation for the kids.
My bub insists on throwing everything from her high chair, and she can throw further than the drop sheet we have down to protect the floor from the mess! She finds this bowl frustrating because she can't throw it, but soon gives up trying and focuses on throwing her food instead! It definitely limits the damage she can do at mealtime though!
My only problem with the bowl is that the suction works so well that sometimes I can't get it off her highchair tray!
I have brought these for my twins and found it has made feeding time for both of them easier. I love the suction pad because it allows my twins to learn how to use the spoon without the bowl falling off the high chair. Great product would recommend it to anyone with young babies.
I have 2 of these bowls and they have saved me on numerous occasions when the babies have had their tantrums and tried knocking over their food. They are easy to use and very easy to clean. I love that they have lids as I take the bowls with us when we are out and about. These bowls are a must have for anyone with babies 6+ months old. The only thing is they are a little expensive but very sturdy and will last years.
this bowl is pricey ($15 but i bought one on special for $10) but i really like it. If it was cheaper, i'd love to own more. Also more variety in colour or design or disney theme and that would be amazing. It sticks to my baby's highchair perfectly and stays put. On my other child's eating booster seat & table, it keeps suction but it can be pushed around, i think that surfaced it too polished. I do love this bowl and i have saved so much time and effort cleaning up because i'm not under the table with a dustpan cleaning up a whole bowls worth of food.
Works really well with my Son, as he is a fussy eater and will usually whinge and tip the bowl over if he doesn't like something. Love how this suctioned down. It also encouraged my sons independent eating skills.. giving him more confidence to scoop up his custard. (always dripping it down his front) . Great bowl.. a little pricey.. but money well spent. I would recommend this for sure!
This is a great bowl, once stuck to our new highchair my littlie can't pull it off. It's tough & I love the colour. Unfortunately it wouldn't stay suck to the old highchair because it wasn't perfectly smooth but overall a fantastic product.
2 years on and I only just tried these. The others just didn't cut it. My son would pick the auction off or it would just lose suction spontaneously. I just love my heinz unbelievabowl
I have been using this amazing product for years. Went thru 3-4 different suction bowl products when my first daughter was around 1yo that failed miserably. She would easily pluck them off the table. And then I discovered this unbelievabowl and it worked unbelievably well. My first daughter is now 5yo and my younger daughter 1yo and this product is still serving us well! I have 1 sunction base and 3-4 bowls to interchange that has lasted for 5 years. I would love it if Heinz could come up with maybe a bigger dish type plate that would fit into the sunction base as well. Then we could fit bigger pieces of food like toast without having to cut it so small. Overall I would recommend this product to all mums. I've even bought this as gifts a few times before.
I had seen these & been told about them. They weren't cheap but I really wanted to try it out. It was the best thing I have bought. They work so well. The little one lives it because it doesn't go everywhere & so do I. They are expensive but we'll worth the money
I have one of these and a couple of bowls to interchange. Unfortunately they are a great idea but with my kids I found the extra height of the bowl due to the locking base made the bowl too high to be practical so I use the bowls but rarely use the base. My kids are short so proabably doesn't help!
I must admit I did not buy, so I am not sure of prices, but someone left one of these at our playgroup. Desperate for something to put glitter in during craft time, we decided to use it. No spilt glitter! The suction cup meant little hands could not snatch it away from other little hands, and clean up was just so much easier!
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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.
9:45 pm
Excellent baby bowl.
11:31 pm
unbelievable unbelievabowl
8:29 pm
glitteringly good
2:43 pm
worth every dollar
1:04 pm
Perfect For Kids
4:12 pm
great bowl to avoid mess
My daughter had one , it was fantastic when she was learning to feed herself. Most kids pick the bowl up and turn it upside down straight away.The suction was strong , my daughter was unable to pick the bowl up.
Easy to wash I put mine in rbe dishwasher and good price I paid $12 from toys r us.
12:30 pm
Good value for price
11:04 am
Fantastic!
2:46 pm
12:14 pm
3:24 pm
Lke it
8:16 am
What an amazing invention!
I find that my little man eats much better using the bowl.
The suction is great but I find if the surface is a little wet it can be hard to attach the bowl so hot tip just to use a dry surface.
I think this is a great innovative product that should be an essential item in a family household!
9:45 pm
Excellent baby bowl.
10:14 pm
VERY IMPRESSIVE
9:57 pm
wonderful, great addition to any baby shower basket
8:58 am
Hygienic and useful bowl for kids
11:27 am
Great for messy kids
My only problem with the bowl is that the suction works so well that sometimes I can't get it off her highchair tray!
6:41 pm
Easy, compact, safe
2:35 pm
Baby Bowl
3:53 pm
not bad at all
8:46 am
ingenius & helpful
It's so cute watching my baby try to pick it up
11:42 pm
Love our Heinz bowl
12:55 am
Great idea
11:31 pm
unbelievable unbelievabowl
9:42 pm
Unbelievaplate please.
5:26 pm
worth the money
10:00 am
Great Idea
8:29 pm
glitteringly good
2:43 pm
worth every dollar
10:10 pm
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