Give the kids a range of crunchy lunchbox snacks and dried fruit that dial up taste, keep tummies full and tick the box for an awesome lunchbox!
Woolies and Macro have some top notch lunchbox snacks that will keep the kids happy and you feeling good about what you’ve sent off as snacks for the day.
In this review, we’re asking Mums to pick up Woolworths Sultanas & Apple 6pk, Macro Cheeky Chickpeas 30g, Macro Eda-Yummy Mix 30g, Macro Sassy Chickpeas 30g, Macro Smokin’ Corn 30g and Mini Macro Popcorn 10pk, trial and review in lunchboxes and then tell us what they think.
Look for Mini Macro products in the Health Food section at Woolworths or when you shop Online. Stock up now so you’re ready to pack those lunchboxes!
We really do like the ease of some healthy snack foods and we like to have easy and healthy snack foods for all of the lunch boxes. Sultanas and apples are a particular favourite with everyone in the family. The little boxes are just so handy and the sultanas and apples get gobbled up.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
The smokin’ corn was a real hit with the kids! It was yummy and not too crunchy. The flavours of popcorn were a real hit and great portion sizes.. the apples and sultanas were a good little addition for that ‘something sweet’ in the afternoon... all in all, tasty little snacks. We would highly recommend all the products we reviewed!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
So the opinions have come back (from adults and kids) on the taste of the air popped corn. There were 3 flavors included in the $5.99 10 pack: sea salt, cheesy and sweet and salty. The clear winner was: sea salt! Here is a summary of how the flavours stacked up.
1) Sea Salt - favorite among the kids and adults of the household; a clear winner; reminded us all of freshly made popcorn sizzling in the skillet!
2) Cheesy - it was a winner with the kids but the adults felt it tasted a bit "artificial"; reminiscent of heavily processed products from the 1980s
3) Sweet and salt - this was described by the kids as "odd" and "at first ok but then not". The adults found that it reminded them of the sticky popcorn covered in caramel, but it wasn't sticky! Then the salt kicked in and it was "really confusing"... then the sweetness overpowered everything once again and you could finish the portion!. This was the least favourite - especially for the kids - so it was a shame there were 4 packs of this one and 3 of the others.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
Sultanas are always a bit in our household ! These are delicious great size , a little less apple and more sultanas would be super as my little miss 2 eats 2 packs in 1 sitting searching for more sultanas ????????. Definitely buy them in my weekly shop !! ????
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
We have family movie night on a Saturday with our 2 and 4 year olds. I always buy this popcorn as a movie snack as I know it's healthy and the kids love the flavours. We also have a stash of sultanas and apples in the pantry as they make a great snack for around the house or on the run. Great products!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
My son loves the contents of these little boxes. Only $1.95 for a pack of six, they were a tasty addition to his lunch bag. The dried apples added some variation in texture and taste to a popular sultana snack.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
We really do like the ease of some healthy snack foods and we like to have easy and healthy snack foods for all of the lunch boxes. Sultanas and apples are a particular favourite with everyone in the family. The little boxes are just so handy and the sultanas and apples get gobbled up.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
We have family movie night on a Saturday with our 2 and 4 year olds. I always buy this popcorn as a movie snack as I know it's healthy and the kids love the flavours. We also have a stash of sultanas and apples in the pantry as they make a great snack for around the house or on the run. Great products!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
I buy these as a healthy snack instead of chips and crackers. The air popped popcorn come in 3 different but equally yummy flavours and are the perfect size for packed lunches. You never get bored with these. I sometimes nibble on them in the evening too while watching TV. One of my fave snacks now!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
I liked this product but found that after eating a few of this mix it made me very thirsty and my mouth was also quite dry and I had to drink a lot of water after.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
These were great for the lunchbox snacks and were great individual sizes too. My son didn't like the Smoky corn or the chickpeas though. He said his favourite was the sultana and Apple boxes. I would buy these again for when I'm running out of ideas for the lunch box but would probably stick with fresh fruit when possible.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
Loved the popcorn- a great healthy snack for those in between meal times. Sea salt was the clear favourite! Sultanas and apples also yummy, gives good variety rather than just sultanas in a pack, and the price was good too!!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
The apple and sultana snacks were a huge hit not only in the lunch boxes but also as a small snack for the crazy time when they're "starving" while dinner is cooking.
Will definitely be buying these again.
The air popped corn was also a hit but weren't too keen on the cheese flavour.
Kids wern't a huge fan of the crunchy lunchbox snacks but they were a huge hit with the husband and have already had to restock!
All in all the kids loves having something new in the lunchbox and will definitely be purchasing these products again!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
I would recommend the Woolworths Crunchy lunchbox snacks, dried fruit and the Air popped corn. However my daughter loved two for the flavours of the air popped corn but disliked the cheese flavour. The dried fruit is so convenient and great tasting also. Will definitely be buying these items from now on.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
My children were so excited to take woolworths Air popped corn to school in their lunchboxes this week. They are convenient and taste great. They have dairy allergy so the cheese flavour was no good, but the toddler and I took one for the team and ate that flavour ourselves ???? The Woolworths dried fruit is also a hit and makes a lovely messfree afterschool snack before dancing. We will be purchasing these products again :)
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
I had difficulty locating these products at my local woolworths in epsom and was unable to purchase sultanas and apples snack packs as they were unavailable. What I was able to purchase my two boys aged 12 and 14 did not like, although they did eat popcorn but asked me not to purchase again. Macro smokin corn they said were disgusting.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
Apple and sultana packs are great! We loose interest when just all sultanas, so was really impressed when there was a good balance of apple in there also! These will be a regular staple in our pantry now.. the popcorn, have only tried the cheese so far.. the smell is a bit off putting but they taste quite morish.. the chick peas and corn packs are great for an adult, but too hard for them to become a staple in miss 2s lunchbox
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
The smokin’ corn was a real hit with the kids! It was yummy and not too crunchy. The flavours of popcorn were a real hit and great portion sizes.. the apples and sultanas were a good little addition for that ‘something sweet’ in the afternoon... all in all, tasty little snacks. We would highly recommend all the products we reviewed!
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
These were definitely not a hit with my 2 and 4 year olds. The bbq seasoning was a touch spicy for them, the dried vegetables were rock hard and both of my children thew them on the ground.
My husband and I both tried these and neither of us would ever buy them again.
For the super health conscious I'm sure these are great, but for taste and flavour we'd rather spend our money elsewhere.
They may pass the school lunch box test but if the children won't eat them then what's the point.
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
I felt for sure this was going to be a real winner, my children love apples and they love sultanas. This pack was $1.95 for 6 boxes.
Unfortunately the sultanas were a success but both of my children picked the apple out and it was wasted (if anyone knows what to do with a whole heap of dried apple please let me know).
I'm going to stick with buying plain boxes of sultanas because the apple was wasted on my kids
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
3 different flavours means something for the whole family. Our favourite was the cheese flavour, the kids thought it was delicious and wanted to keep eating more and more.
The 10 pack was very convenient but at approx 60c per pag ($5.99 for the 10 pack) this would be saved for special times only.
Great but pricey
Woolworths is a brand I trust.
I would buy Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn again
I would recommend Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn to other mums
Woolworths Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn are great additions to my kids' lunchboxes
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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.
11:11 pm
Woolworths
8:03 am
Great addition to the lunchbox.
9:11 pm
Thumbs up! Delicious AND healthy...
2:33 pm
overall flavour review - Air Popped Corn
1) Sea Salt - favorite among the kids and adults of the household; a clear winner; reminded us all of freshly made popcorn sizzling in the skillet!
2) Cheesy - it was a winner with the kids but the adults felt it tasted a bit "artificial"; reminiscent of heavily processed products from the 1980s
3) Sweet and salt - this was described by the kids as "odd" and "at first ok but then not". The adults found that it reminded them of the sticky popcorn covered in caramel, but it wasn't sticky! Then the salt kicked in and it was "really confusing"... then the sweetness overpowered everything once again and you could finish the portion!. This was the least favourite - especially for the kids - so it was a shame there were 4 packs of this one and 3 of the others.
11:01 am
yummmy
5:51 pm
Sultanas and apple
3:33 pm
Winners !!!
Healthy Snack and loved equals a winner in our house .
The chickpea snack took some convincing for some kids to try but when they finally did they really liked it ( so did mum ;) )
9:30 pm
Movie night delights!
2:24 pm
Absolutely great snacks
11:51 pm
Sultanas and Apples
11:11 pm
Woolworths
9:30 pm
Movie night delights!
12:00 pm
Tasty
7:41 pm
Dried fruit
8:03 am
Great addition to the lunchbox.
8:23 pm
YUMO
10:21 pm
Eda-Yummy Mix
8:21 pm
Very handy to have in the pantry
12:35 am
Tasty and healthy! A winner!!
10:04 pm
Kids loved them.. Even the big kid!
Will definitely be buying these again.
The air popped corn was also a hit but weren't too keen on the cheese flavour.
Kids wern't a huge fan of the crunchy lunchbox snacks but they were a huge hit with the husband and have already had to restock!
All in all the kids loves having something new in the lunchbox and will definitely be purchasing these products again!
11:03 am
Will be buying again.
10:27 am
A packet of Pop
11:24 pm
Not happy
10:05 pm
My fussy kids loved them!
6:26 pm
Tasty Macro Mini’s
The kids like the sultanas but weren’t a fan of the apple pieces.
I enjoyed the smokin corn the best.
9:17 pm
Handy and convienent and so tasty
9:11 pm
Thumbs up! Delicious AND healthy...
6:34 pm
Cheeky chickpeas, smokin corn and Eda-Yummy Mix
My husband and I both tried these and neither of us would ever buy them again.
For the super health conscious I'm sure these are great, but for taste and flavour we'd rather spend our money elsewhere.
They may pass the school lunch box test but if the children won't eat them then what's the point.
6:22 pm
Sultanas and Apples
Unfortunately the sultanas were a success but both of my children picked the apple out and it was wasted (if anyone knows what to do with a whole heap of dried apple please let me know).
I'm going to stick with buying plain boxes of sultanas because the apple was wasted on my kids
6:17 pm
Air Popped Corn
3 different flavours means something for the whole family. Our favourite was the cheese flavour, the kids thought it was delicious and wanted to keep eating more and more.
The 10 pack was very convenient but at approx 60c per pag ($5.99 for the 10 pack) this would be saved for special times only.
Great but pricey
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