As Mums we usually tend to worry about ourselves last! Suddenly we look down and realise that we haven’t quite lost that baby weight we had intended on losing…
Introducing Lose Baby Weight!
Lose Baby Weight is a health and weight loss program designed exclusively for mums. The weight loss plans offer safe and healthy programs that are breastfeeding safe and include The Healthy Mummy nutritional products, The 28 Day Diet & Exercise Plan and the free website tools which have a selection of resources to assist in living a healthy life – including over 500 recipes, a weight loss tracking members area, exercise plans and videos.
The plans have helped mums lose over 100,000kg and regain their body confidence post having children. The plans help to support and motivate mums and give daily support, offers and advice with the focus being on safe and sensible weight loss when a mum feels 100% physically and emotionally ready to lose weight. Lose Baby Weight also has an active Facebook page with over 26,000 mums on with daily tips, recipes and motivation posted each day. The plans range from $28 to $176 and you can see a full list of the plans here.
In the Lose Baby Weight Review, mums will receive the 28 Day Diet & Exercise Plan and gain access to the website tools all in the name of weight loss.
In addition to the 28 Day Diet & Exercise Plan, 10 lucky MoM Reviewers will also receive product from The Healthy Mummy Range … so keep your eyes open for those reviews popping up!
In the Lose Baby Weight Review, we asked mums to put the Lose Baby Weight 28 Day Diet & Exercise plan to the ‘Real Mum, Real Life’ test and post their review and ratings.
I started doing the challenge and got sick 2 weeks in and still ate te reciepes but couldnt keep up with the exercise. At first I was losing a kilo a week abut when I got sick it was a kilo every couple of weeks. I purchased the book after doing the challenge and to this day 4 months later I am still using the reciepes and exercising and slowly workign towards my weigt lose goal. My 3yo eats the food and my fiance says that he even likes the food esp guessing what I have put into each reciepe. A few of my friends have just started doing it now as well and we all had our babies around the same time. The other good thing about it that I am lactose intolerant and it has a wide variety of reciepes that do not have dairy in them unlike other healthy eating plans I have found
Just started the 28 day meal and exercise plan, thought I better post a before pic so we can see where I end up.... so far on Day 4 and I've lost 2kgs! Going better than expected and the food is much tastier than on first impressions. I've already started to learn alot, things I thought I had the smarts about but obviously not, the numbers are the proof! Looking forward to each day ahead!
Well second week day 14 I'm half way through but know this is something I can do till the end as it is going to take me more than 28 days... ok the first week was awesome the sun was shining so was able to walk every day and as a result I lost a massive 1.6 kilos!!! This past week I splurged a little (cheated on the diet) and had a few extra carbs... I was hungry :( I only was able to walk 3 days which was super disappointing but did some free weights at home... This morning I stepped on the scales thinking I would have put on everything I'd lost but OMG ANOTHER .3 of a kg 1.9 kg's in two weeks GO ME!! The key is the shakes TMI but as a busy mum and the stresses of life and lack of nutrition you become irregular :( the shakes have just about fixed that and the nutrients have given me the energy I need... Thank you so so so much LBW and MoM's if it wasn't for you I know I couldn't do it! Thank you thank you thank you :)
After being on the 28 day plan I lost just under 4kgs and the best thing, it was so easy. I'm bad at diets and have never been one to advocate them but I wouldn't call this a diet. It's a lifestyle change and so easy! It has taught me so much that even after almost 2 weeks following my completion I am still losing weight (despite a weekend bender although a lot more controlled). When I signed up to try this it was my last hope, with a spinal injury I had my doubts of how successful I could be losing weight but it just shows what you eat means so much more than how long you exercise for. Granted exercise is still required and the program makes that so easy to fit in whilst caring for an energetic toddler. I am now able to keep up with him, suffering from a lot less back pain and it only continues to get better. The program teaches you so much more than you would expect and as a novice (and pretty terrible) cook, it was so easy and so tasty! Even my husband gave the thumbs up! So if your thinking about it just do it, no excuse is worth it!
I've only been on the Healthy Mummy shakes for two weeks as the first week that they arrived in the mail I had tonsillitis so wasn't having anything cold or milky. But two weeks in and I've lost 2kg! There are so many great elements to the LBW program I don't really know where to start raving!!
The shakes: They are very easy to make, although initially I found the flavours a bit strong and overwhelming. The great thing however, is you have so much flexibility with what you can add to the shakes to make them suit your taste buds. After a bit of experimentation, I now know what ratio of water and milk to add for both taste and texture (I don’t like my smoothies too thick) and I really look forward to making up a new flavour combination each morning. I even find myself planning two or three shakes in advance - it's actually a lot of fun! The other great thing is the website/facebook is constantly updating new recipes from others Mums and there is great incentives ($100 Myer voucher!) to send in your own recipes as well.
The diet book: I found useful to learn about meal sizes and what I should be snacking on in between meals, but I haven't used the recipes much as I've been using up foods I already had in the fridge/freezer/cupboards. But one thing I did find, was by cutting my usual dinner portion down by half and adding in a big salad instead, I was feeling full and still able to have some of my favourite dinners. This week I have just done a meal plan and grocery shop from a bunch of the online recipes so it will be interesting to see how this goes, in both the weight loss factor and whether Hubby is happy with the menu :)
The Motivation: I have found the Facebook page, daily emails and the website to be such a source of inspiration and motivation and I feel so connected – the support element of the LBW programme should not be underestimated! With my sample pack came the pedometer and it has been so great in getting me exercising. I HATE exercising, with the exception of walking and swimming, but the 10,000 steps challenge has been amazing in helping me to do a lot more walking than I would normally do. I went from doing 1600 step walks (pre pedometer) to 7000 step walks!
Overall: I feel happy, I have more energy, I am getting out in the sunshine and fresh air more, I am motivated, I am more regular, I am sleeping better at night (when bub lets me), I look forward to cooking and for the first time ever I think I have found a plan I can stick with. I guess only time will tell so watch this space!
I am so amazed at how easy it is for me to stick to. I have so far lost 4.3kgs and I am only a week and a bit in (goes to show that I must have not been very good before). The recipes are great and dont feel at all like you are on a diet, easy to make and hubby likes them as well (who would have thought?!). Very keen to keep going and will update again!
My review is basically what the tittle is I find it very tasty, easy on the go and it increased my milk supply. I have only been doing it for 1 week so far so will have to get back to you with results but I'm feeling great
Mid way through week 2 and still going well... had a little delay being my husbands birthday on the weekend and I'm the cake decorator soooo...... but my mind set is changing and I only had one small piece unlike my normal couple of large pieces and extra. So it didn't affect me too much, just maybe put a hold on any weight loss for a couple of days but now its dropping again. I'm getting better at making the foods and starting to really undestand where I went wrong and learning new things. I'm doing the weightloss based purely on the 28 day meal plan with no shakes. Maybe some meals would be better replaced with a shake depending how the little fella is going (cooperating or not), but I'm getting the hang of it, and now think I'm ready to step it up a notch and take on the 10,000 steps a day challenge too! Once the ball is rolling it just becomes so easy. I've lost 9cm around the waist! Even my husband commented without my having to prompt him and tell him how much I've lost haha!
I have purchased products and have a healthy mummy smoothie most mornings for breakfast, I use the recipes from the website or books that I have purchased regularly and so far have lost 20 kilos since having my baby. I have recently got my husband more on board with recipes now that I have made him try them as he was a bit sceptical about the taste because of the healthy word. Fingers crossed as I try and loose another 20 to reach my ultimate goal
I found this plan to be pretty good. The food plan was fairly easy to adapt for a toddler and I was able to do some exercise. I didnt loose as much weight as I wanted to, but this is my fault for not doing enough exercise. The book gave me a good exercise plan which was easy to understand. This is going to be my second time on this plan and this time I WILL be doing the exercise they recommend. I was lucky enough to be given this book. I wouldnt have paid for it as I am so skeptical on most of these things, but now that I have read it and seen results, I would recommend buying it!
I have purchased products and have a healthy mummy smoothie most mornings for breakfast, I use the recipes from the website or books that I have purchased regularly and so far have lost 20 kilos since having my baby. I have recently got my husband more on board with recipes now that I have made him try them as he was a bit sceptical about the taste because of the healthy word. Fingers crossed as I try and loose another 20 to reach my ultimate goal
I purchased the Lose baby weight shakes to jump start my weight loss after baby 3. I was so excited and thought that it might have been a good way to ensure I was getting something into me in the morning.
I did not enjoy the shakes/smoothies at all. I found them to thick and actually gagged trying to get through them.
I did find the recipes quite nice and my husband and 3 year old enjoyed the meals as well. Although I'm not doing the shakes anymore, some of the recipes still feature in our meal plans.
I started doing the challenge and got sick 2 weeks in and still ate te reciepes but couldnt keep up with the exercise. At first I was losing a kilo a week abut when I got sick it was a kilo every couple of weeks. I purchased the book after doing the challenge and to this day 4 months later I am still using the reciepes and exercising and slowly workign towards my weigt lose goal. My 3yo eats the food and my fiance says that he even likes the food esp guessing what I have put into each reciepe. A few of my friends have just started doing it now as well and we all had our babies around the same time. The other good thing about it that I am lactose intolerant and it has a wide variety of reciepes that do not have dairy in them unlike other healthy eating plans I have found
I found the shakes gross!! Maybe it was just me I don't know but I have previously had other brands and found them much better. The meals they advise though are great and the advice they give also is very helpful. If I could of stomached the shakes would of been such a better result.
I like how you can't really taste the powder shakes in the smoothie and that it's safe for breastfeeding. I can't stand the chocolate shake because I was hoping to do some mochas but unfortunately I couldn't bring myself to drink it. The exercise plan is great to use if you have money I have mainly guys in my house who eat for 2 people and the recipes and ingredients in the plan I would have to buy in bulk x2 it's perfect for those that want a strict guide and a plan with what they want to eat day by day. I don't find it very motivating I end up giving up within the first week.
My review is basically what the tittle is I find it very tasty, easy on the go and it increased my milk supply. I have only been doing it for 1 week so far so will have to get back to you with results but I'm feeling great
I really enjoyed the program, It was easy to understand and follow. There was sufficient information available and there was just so much support. I really liked the facebook page it was really inspiring to see other people on their journey just like me that are all mums and really trying hard. I would definately (and have) recommended the program to others.
I found this product to be excellent for my milk supply. With a 4mth old baby & a busy 2 year old, I found a shake for breakfast incredibly convenient. Weight loss wasnt really my goal, just a focus on eating healthy and being aware of snacks. Rhiann was an amazing support! Have just finished purchasing another 2 flavours!
Great program with amazing, extensive like-minded online community!
I found the most unique and valuable aspect to the program was the great website resources and the feeling of support and inclusion gained from the online community of mums in similar situations, some at the same stage and many further down the path of achieving their goal weight. That was invaluable in feeling the goal is attainable and maintaining motivation. The wealth of information on the website is fantastic and the emails with new information are like little words of encouragement now and then to keep you going!
I was not lucky enough to receive the shakes, but they are something I would love to try. My hectic workdays and managing the kids mean that I don't always have time to preprepare lunches or sit down to eat breakfast, so I believe these would be of great value to me (and many other busy mums I'm sure)!
Thanks for the opportunity to try this program. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends battling with post-baby weight.
I will return and upload a photo when I work out how to!
I have really enjoying making my smoothie every morning and the combinations I am creating are masterpieces! We are cooking the suggested meals at least 5 out of 7 days. Loving the spices and freshness of each meal. They appeal to my 14 month old and my husband also so making one meal is super easy. I will continue to exercise and encorporate the smoothies beyond the 28 days for sure. 5.5kg done and dusted. Pretty happy with the results.
I actually didn't finish this diet as I didn't really find the food that interesting and therefore didn't hold me attention. For me it has to be yummy food and I can't be hungry otherwise I will fail. I found that this diet didnt offer me these options at all. I will say though, the ongoing emails were good for the contact.
The food plan is really appealing and is a straightforward common sense approach to healthy eating. I did not buy the shakes but agree to follow this guide completely, the cost would add up. Still, i used it as inspiration to get my butt moving more often and found that i had more energy with fewer mid afternoon slumps! The meals i made were mostly for myself - not the rest of the family - so i did have to prepare 2 meals most days.I have lost 3 kgs. I like that help is always at hand with this program. I would reccommend to others.
Half way through my Lose Baby Weight program and am loving it. Honestly took me a litle while to get into the shakes and find the ones I liked and the one I didnt, but am now having one every morning and the energy it gives me is amazing, and less cravings for mid morning snacks is even better. This program has really given me hte motivation to push myself a little more to acheive the results I want. I am using my exercise equipment that has been neglected for quite some time again and feeling great doing do. The support and advise on the Lose Baby Weight Website and Facebook is fantastic. Rhian is always there to answer any questions or give advise. Plus the bonus of reading other mums Smoothie reciepes gives me inspiration to get a little more creative with mine. I highly recommend this program for anyone, not just mums. The ease of use is fantastic and it really does work.
I lost 3 kilos. I thought the plan was easy to follow and some yummy meal suggestions. It was more expensive than our normal weekly meals, but I think I learnt some ideas for new meals to add to our healthy regulars.
I had the shakes as well and thought they were delicious! Easy to make as well. The only thing that didn't suit me is you can't really make them ahead of time. I tried making some in the morning and taking to work and while it was still nice, it wasn't the same. For busy mum's it would be good if you could make them ahead of time.
I would recommend this product to others, and I'd suggest doing the shakes and 28 day plan.
Rhian offers great service, is fast to reply and I enjoyed getting the emails with health and exercise tips.
I think this is a great product if you can afford to follow it. Its a great easy to use guide to weight loss which reminds people about common sense in regards to successful weight loss and maintaining. I HIGHLY recommend having a budget plan though. I have 5 mouths to feed and buying the listed foods for a week would equate to a months worth of food. To buy those foods only for myself would also blow our budget. To give you an idea, I may be able to scrape about $30 a week for 'special' food. I would have loved to try the shakes with this plan, I think that they would be great and very successful , though still expensive. I have lost weight using this but only due to following the exercise regime because I can not afford the menu. It has however made me think more about ways to improve the food we consume daily and better it for everyone. Thank you allowing me to trail this product, I hope this feed back is of use.
After being on the 28 day plan I lost just under 4kgs and the best thing, it was so easy. I'm bad at diets and have never been one to advocate them but I wouldn't call this a diet. It's a lifestyle change and so easy! It has taught me so much that even after almost 2 weeks following my completion I am still losing weight (despite a weekend bender although a lot more controlled). When I signed up to try this it was my last hope, with a spinal injury I had my doubts of how successful I could be losing weight but it just shows what you eat means so much more than how long you exercise for. Granted exercise is still required and the program makes that so easy to fit in whilst caring for an energetic toddler. I am now able to keep up with him, suffering from a lot less back pain and it only continues to get better. The program teaches you so much more than you would expect and as a novice (and pretty terrible) cook, it was so easy and so tasty! Even my husband gave the thumbs up! So if your thinking about it just do it, no excuse is worth it!
Unfortunately I did not lose any weight on the program but that was not the reason why I decided to try it. As a mum to a 4 year old and 15 month old life is fairly busy. I have struggle with my weight and eating issues since I was a teenager. Given that I am in the fitness industry I am fit and healthy but I have a few extra kilos that have been around long before I had my children. Eating regular balanced meals is a struggle with a hectic schedule so I wanted to use the program to create better eating habits. I have achieved this through this program. The shakes are easy and quick. I reduced my binge eating and my sugar cravings. I am going to continue with the program and any weight reduction will be a bonus. Thank you Rhian for your wonderful support and customer service.
At the end of 3 weeks, I have lost 3 kgs, and will continue to stick with this. The reason I haven't lost more is that I have only been able to exercise 2 days out of this time. This week I'm really getting into exercising.
A friend has said she will be starting this program, as it's obviously a lot easier than most.
Happy to say I have lost 5kg since 17th September. Super easy to do the shakes, loving all the fruit and amazing combos I come up with every day. Cooking some of the suggested meals for the family as well. Find them a tad time consuming but they are really enjoyable and tasty. Going to continue and lose more weight. I do exercise every day and that is a big key in the weight loss also.
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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.
In addition to the 28 Day Diet & Exercise Plan, 10 lucky MoM Reviewers will also receive product from The Healthy Mummy Range … so keep your eyes open for those reviews popping up!
2:26 pm
I thought this was fantastic
8:10 pm
Just started and flying!
12:08 pm
LBW 28 day diet
3:44 pm
Great plan, great lifestyle change
12:59 pm
So easy and better than that - fun!
The shakes: They are very easy to make, although initially I found the flavours a bit strong and overwhelming. The great thing however, is you have so much flexibility with what you can add to the shakes to make them suit your taste buds. After a bit of experimentation, I now know what ratio of water and milk to add for both taste and texture (I don’t like my smoothies too thick) and I really look forward to making up a new flavour combination each morning. I even find myself planning two or three shakes in advance - it's actually a lot of fun! The other great thing is the website/facebook is constantly updating new recipes from others Mums and there is great incentives ($100 Myer voucher!) to send in your own recipes as well.
The diet book: I found useful to learn about meal sizes and what I should be snacking on in between meals, but I haven't used the recipes much as I've been using up foods I already had in the fridge/freezer/cupboards. But one thing I did find, was by cutting my usual dinner portion down by half and adding in a big salad instead, I was feeling full and still able to have some of my favourite dinners. This week I have just done a meal plan and grocery shop from a bunch of the online recipes so it will be interesting to see how this goes, in both the weight loss factor and whether Hubby is happy with the menu :)
The Motivation: I have found the Facebook page, daily emails and the website to be such a source of inspiration and motivation and I feel so connected – the support element of the LBW programme should not be underestimated! With my sample pack came the pedometer and it has been so great in getting me exercising. I HATE exercising, with the exception of walking and swimming, but the 10,000 steps challenge has been amazing in helping me to do a lot more walking than I would normally do. I went from doing 1600 step walks (pre pedometer) to 7000 step walks!
Overall: I feel happy, I have more energy, I am getting out in the sunshine and fresh air more, I am motivated, I am more regular, I am sleeping better at night (when bub lets me), I look forward to cooking and for the first time ever I think I have found a plan I can stick with. I guess only time will tell so watch this space!
5:14 pm
So far great results!
2:56 pm
Yummy easy and it works
6:38 pm
Great support, great product.
1:47 pm
Week 2 and flying!
9:11 pm
Healthy lifestyle
12:25 pm
Fairly easy meal plan
9:11 pm
Healthy lifestyle
10:50 pm
Meh, not all that inspired by it
I did not enjoy the shakes/smoothies at all. I found them to thick and actually gagged trying to get through them.
I did find the recipes quite nice and my husband and 3 year old enjoyed the meals as well. Although I'm not doing the shakes anymore, some of the recipes still feature in our meal plans.
2:26 pm
I thought this was fantastic
5:47 pm
gross
7:36 pm
Either a hit or miss
2:56 pm
Yummy easy and it works
10:03 pm
Really worthwhile program, especially for mums
8:56 pm
Super for milk supply
9:07 pm
Great program with amazing, extensive like-minded online community!
I was not lucky enough to receive the shakes, but they are something I would love to try. My hectic workdays and managing the kids mean that I don't always have time to preprepare lunches or sit down to eat breakfast, so I believe these would be of great value to me (and many other busy mums I'm sure)!
Thanks for the opportunity to try this program. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends battling with post-baby weight.
I will return and upload a photo when I work out how to!
2:31 pm
Loving it!!!!!!!!
10:38 pm
The food style didn't interest me to keep going
9:01 pm
A common sense healthy eating plan
3:51 pm
Half way through
12:46 pm
Great product
I lost 3 kilos. I thought the plan was easy to follow and some yummy meal suggestions. It was more expensive than our normal weekly meals, but I think I learnt some ideas for new meals to add to our healthy regulars.
I had the shakes as well and thought they were delicious! Easy to make as well. The only thing that didn't suit me is you can't really make them ahead of time. I tried making some in the morning and taking to work and while it was still nice, it wasn't the same. For busy mum's it would be good if you could make them ahead of time.
I would recommend this product to others, and I'd suggest doing the shakes and 28 day plan.
Rhian offers great service, is fast to reply and I enjoyed getting the emails with health and exercise tips.
5:35 pm
Expensive
3:44 pm
Great plan, great lifestyle change
3:18 pm
Creating good habits
10:29 pm
3 kg lost.
A friend has said she will be starting this program, as it's obviously a lot easier than most.
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woohoo 5kg
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