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Kurio 7S Android Tablet :
4.41 out of 5 based on 58 reviews.

As mums, we know kids can’t get enough of playing and learning with tablets these days. Which is why we’re so excited to introduce the Kurio Product Review.

The new Kurio 7S is the ultimate android tablet for families! The new Kurio 7S 7inch Android tablet has been designed with the whole family in mind. The advanced tablet offers best-in-class parental controls, which allow parents to set up unique user profiles for each family member. Kurio profiles ensure that parents have full control over the content their kids have access to on the tablet, including app management, safe web filtering and even setting time limits for each child’s daily usage!

Kurio comes ready to play as it’s packed with preloaded best-selling games and educational content including full versions of kids favourites Angry Birds Space, Fruit Ninja, Disney Princess, Disney Cars, Toy Story, Mathepillar, eBooks and so much more! Additional apps and games can be downloaded via WIFI from the regular Android app store.

Kids will have a blast playing with the front and rear cameras, shooting video, listening to music, watching movies, drawing and learning while having fun. The included drop safe silicon bumper ensures the tablet is protected from minor bumps and knocks.

The easy to use parental controls will give parents complete peace of mind, with just a few simple clicks parents can enter the password protected parental area and access detailed controls. Parental controls include:

  • Access detailed controls right on the tablet through the easy to use, password protected parental area
  • Set up to 8 completely independent user profiles with full file separation – it’s like having 8 tablets in one Kurio!
  • Set individual time limits for each family member with just a few clicks
  • Choose age-appropriate apps and add them to your child’s profile
  • Kurio Genius™ Kid-Safe Internet Filtering System included – an advanced system that filters 450+ million websites a day and determines what is appropriate content based on your child’s age and the restriction levels set by the parent
  • Easily manage safe lists (allows access to parental approved websites) and block lists (blocks inappropriate websites as set by the parent)
  • Access to many more apps through the kid safe Kurio app store or the regular Android app store

Where to find Kurio

Kurio is available from mid-October exclusively at Big W for RRP $249. The box includes a drop safe silicon bumper, power cord and USB connection cable. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Visit www.kurioworld.com for more information.

Want to be part of the Kurio product review team?

In the Kurio 7S 7 inch Android Tablet product review, mums selected to be part of the Kurio 7S 7 inch Android Tablet product review team will be sent a Kurio 7S 7 inch Android Tablet – We’ll be asking mums to use the Kurio 7S with their families and then post their review and ratings on this page.

Applications to be part of the Kurio 7S 7inch Android Tablet product review team open Wednesday 2 October 2013 at 10.00am.  To apply, simply click on the APPLY TO REVIEW button at the top of this page.  Mums who are selected to participate in this product review will receive an email from Mouths of Mums confirming that they are part of the MoM Review team.   If you don’t get selected this time around, don’t worry – there are plenty of reviews coming up soon.


Published 1st October 2013


  • My 2 kiddies love this i brought my daughter one it is easy for them to use & play. Even my 2 year old son gets on & plays with it. My kids love the games that are on as they say the games are fun & are not hard to play

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  • great size packed with features

    my friend came over with her children for a cuppa and her children have one, they were nice enough to show us how it works, and let my children play with it for a while, i was impressed on the age range of the apps, there was something for everyone to do, what a fantastic device, looks like we might have to get one for Christmas.

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  • Lke it

    Lke it

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  • the kurio funtime

    We loved the kurio tablet. As partmof my business the chikdren were fortunate enough to be given a lend of a tablet from moose. I never thought thye woukd get it back and I thought with 1 there would be loads of fighting over it but no. Lots of sharing.
    the only downside I believe is the cost. With 2 under 5 we were in need of entertainment for a big road trip. Had they have been around $150max we wouldn”t have hesitated abd brought 2 of them.

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  • Looking forward to trying this one!

    I have purchased this for my 7 year old son for xmas. He asked for an Ipad or tablet from santa and after reading the reviews from other mums i decided this was the way to go. I’ll be back in the new year to let you know how it went!

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  • Great product

    I found this a great tablet for the kids and the whole family to use, the screen size was good, there were so many child free apps preloaded that i didnt have to worry about what the kids were using or if they were age appropriate, the casing is awesome and protects from drops

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  • great apps

    this tablet looks great for kids with the pre programmed all time favourite apps on it .it is greatly priced and it has a good cover to protect the tablet.it seems easy enough for kids to be able to use it by themselves.angry birds are great apps for alla ges

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  • Checking in again - 2 weeks later

    Our family has had the Kurio for two weeks now. And we had the opportunity to take it on the road last weekend as we went for a bit of a drive. The kids still love playing with the games and apps but an unexpected stand out for them has been the toddler jukebox. They have really been enjoying listening to the songs and singing along. I caught my three year old setting up the Kurio along side his drum last week so he could have a little karaoke session!
    We have really enjoyed this tablet, and while I am still a Mac person the Kurio will become the kids tablet, especially when we travel or have long appointments. Having separate log ins with different restrictions is probably the stand out feature of the Kurio.
    The only things I would want potential customers to be aware of is that the Kurio comes with a rubber bumper but no case (so the screen is not protected), having said that it would be simple to make or purchase a sleeve for the tablet. The battery life is also shorter than similar devices and it did not come with a car charger (although accessories are on their website and I hope Big W will also be stocking them).

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  • Wonderful sturdy tablet.

    What a surprise to be chosen to review this product. I was very taken with just how funky it is and apealing to the eye. The games on it cover a wide range of ages. Am yet to download anything but have found it quite mum friendly so far!!! Have a friend with younger children so am waiting to give them a go to see how they like the games aimed at their ages. I am very taken with its all round appeal, with an affordable price to boot.

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  • one of my very good friends have one for her beutiful childern two of which are autistic n non verbal from what i have seen this product is really help her non verbal autistic kids learwould now recomened thn to read n also to learn patinece i would now recomened this to all

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  • A great product !!

    One of my cousins came over with her daughter. Her daughter was using a Kurio & I asked if I could have a look at it. I thought that they were very interesting so I bought one for my Grand-daughter for her birthday. She loves it !!

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  • Lke it

    Lke it

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  • its alot of fun

    after having this for quite a while it is great my has stop using my phone and now using this, the games are fun and i even have fun playing on it we have to charge it a bit but thats coz we use it a far bit, great in cars forlong trips keeps him quite for a while and it help with his austim aswell

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  • not bad

    its not bad it does the job has games on it for my son

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  • Not an ipad

    This is ok. It broke after a couple of months. I didn’t find it was great quality. These are not an ipad quality that’s for sure. You are not able to download everything and not as hardy. They are ok if you can’t afford an ipad but I would not recommend one. Save your money not worth it in my opinion. It’s a shame but I had to go out and purchase another brand that’s right you guessed it an ipad two years later it’s still going strong. Personally don’t waste your money. Nt for our family any way

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  • Neighbors

    A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

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  • A great product for kids to use

    My granddaughters were given one of these for christmas presents, they just love them. They are very careful, and are teaching me to use one. I bought a similar product and they had to show me how to get to the apps and back. I am impressed by the security, that is so important with kids these days. Very good product.

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  • Thinking I might buy one.

    After reading the reviews here I think I have now decided to buy one for my 2 year old. 🙂

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  • Pretty average

    I bought 2 of these for my nieces, within a month I was having to return them to Big W for new ones, as they had completely stopped working, wouldn’t even turn on! They have limited capabilities and apps. I did like the idea of the parental controls though.

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  • The best ever

    My son has austim and this is the best thing to help my son

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  • Amazing...great for the kids & 'big' kids too!

    A great product for entertainment & education but be warned if you buy one you will need to be more for the whole family!

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  • fun, simple and best for children to use

    U bought my own as it though having to entertain my son this may do the trick. Well it was perfect having him sit down for an hour or two just playing with this. Made dinner that much easier to have and going out too. Perfect for us.

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  • great learning product

    my son learns great things on it . He learns his colour , maths and all the other learning

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  • Best Xmas Present for a 3 year old

    We brought this for my son for Christmas, we were a little unsure if it would be any good. But my son LOVES it, he loves the rage go apps and games and I like the fact its SAFE for the kids to play on and I know he won’t land on any sites I don’t want him to see!

    I would recommend this to other parents!

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  • awesome for the kids

    This is such an awesome learning machine for the kids. Easy to use and no many things for them to do and hours and hours of fun and also keeps there minds on the go. It also gives the children ways to play games and a lot of brain activity.

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  • Fantastic. kept my two year old well entertained

    We mostly use it to entertain mister two at the doctors or when we go out to to lunch. Its been so handy. I love the parental control and that there is already so many preloaded apps. I find my unit does have some issues with it going flat rather quickly but its managed to last for the time we have needed it so far.

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  • fantastic

    my son has one and i find it helpful and educational for them to have this technology, he uses it on long journeys and while fun there are programs that help them bring literacy and numerous skills higher, clear interface, better quality than other androids, totally worth the purchase. 🙂

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  • My 2 kiddies love this i brought my daughter one it is easy for them to use & play. Even my 2 year old son gets on & plays with it. My kids love the games that are on as they say the games are fun & are not hard to play

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  • LOVE IT

    I wasnt lucky to review this product but i bought this and found this a great tablet for the kids and the whole family to use, the screen size was good, there were so many child free apps preloaded that i didnt have to worry about what the kids were using or if they were age appropriate, the casing is awesome and protects from drops

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  • instant hit

    I didnt win one of these to review. but my partners godson has one of these. He is 3 and found it amazing and fun. so myself anf my 5 year old gave it a ago. WE both loved it. especially since its designed for kids too! we definitely going to buy one when we save up.

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

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

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

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

Lunch Box Comparison Table

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

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

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

How to choose the best lunch box for school

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

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

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

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

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

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

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

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

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

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

Pros:

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

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

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

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

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

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


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

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

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

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

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

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

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

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  • 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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