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Average Ratings (from 77 ratings)
Overall star Rating
I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again
Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set :
4.62 out of 5 based on 77 reviews.

Do you need a mop that gives a thorough clean, but you live in an apartment, townhouse or a home which has limited storage? The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop & Bucket Set is the mop for you!

The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set, is Oates’ first spin mop and our MoM’s love it.

Life gets messy, and most of the time, the mess ends up on the floor. Whether it’s your baby exploring solids, teenagers walking through the house with muddy sports shoes or the pets fur shedding all over the place, Oates want to help you #LaughAtTheMess, by making the clean-up easy with the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop.

10 reasons we love the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set:

  1. So compact & convenient – the mop and bucket set is easy to manoeuvre and the handle of the mop disassembles making storage a breeze!
  2. The unique scrubbing roller keeps your home cleaner by agitating and removing dirt and hair from the pad and back into the bucket while rinsing – leaving the mop head ultra clean minimising dirt being transferred back onto the floor
  3. The special locking mechanism means the pad can remain static if you prefer the mop head to remain static whilst cleaning
  4. The circular mop head is foldable along one side which means getting into corners and close to skirting boards is so easy
  5. The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set is suitable for all hard floor types
  6. Dust, dirt, hair and grease are whisked away in seconds
  7. No bending required – the handle-driven system allows you to control the amount of water required in the microfibre mop
  8. The mop head is machine washable
  9. The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set comes with an additional refill – so you’ll always have a clean mop head ready to go. Additional refills can also be purchased separately.
  10. The design is ergonomic and durable – so when it comes to cleaning, Oates will make it easy!

Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set Product in and out of box  - Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set review

Where can I buy the Oates Spin & Clean Mop?

The Oates Spin & Clean Mop is available at Bunnings and Woolworths

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Published 18th September 2023


  • Best ever

    Simple yet very effective

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Easy to use to

    Easy cleaning mop

    @oatescleaningproducts spin and clean compact mop and bucket, is so easy to install and use.

    It is so compact that you can literally store it in a small section.

    Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop and Bucket Set is fast, easy and thorough! This ensures your floors are left sparkling clean every time!

    Thanks @mouths_of_mums
    For sending this through ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Clean and Convenient

    I have recently been reviewing the Compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set that I purchased.
    We have a fully tiled house and 2 young kids so our house requires very regular sweeping and mopping.
    The compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set is an affordable, compact solution to mopping and works brilliantly. I love that I can store it under the sink when I’m not using it and that it can be assembled again in a few short seconds.
    It cleans really well and the spinning feature leaves the right amount of water to mop with, without creating puddles on the floor. The mop head removes easily for washing and is also replaceable when the time comes.
    Overall it is a great addition to our household cleaning routine and will be very well used from now on!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • This mop does all the work

    I hate mopping!
    The many reasons are because I haven’t been able to find the perfect mop for the job!

    So call me sceptical. . .

    I was pleasantly surprised, the mop did all the work. I didn’t feel like I had done a workout after mopping, so there is really nothing more to say.

    The mop was so easy to manoeuvre & glided smoothly over my floors.

    The microfibre pad lifted grime off the floorboards with ease.

    The roller removed dirt & dust from the pad after spinning leaving my floors clean & streak free.

    The flat & thin design of the mop made it very easy to get under hard to reach areas like the fridge & oven.

    The bonus feature
    The mop head is foldable along one side, so you can clean your skirting boards & corners.

    It’s a big thumbs up from me ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • So easy to use!

    Honestly, I had doubts on just how convenient this mop and bucket set would be. Even opening the packaging and seeing the handle come in pieces made me doubt just how sturdy it would be. Testing it out with no water made me have a little freak out thinking it will just topple over and spill water everywhere but it just kept surprising me!

    I love that you can basically use the mop and bucket with just one hand, no second hand or feet required! I am so used to the traditional mop and bucket, that having this.mop has been a game changer. Unlike traditional mops, this one is so easy to wring out the excess water, so I am not having to grab a towel or something to wipe it up. I just used the spinning function to dry it so I can keep wiping it up.

    This mop and bucket has made it so much easier to clean and I don’t dread having to do this chore as much as I used to.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Makes life easier

    I’m absolutely in love with this mop! It has made life so much easier with my cleaning. I’ve always had one of those old school, heavy mops as having tried various squeeze mops they just didn’t clean as effectively as I had liked them to but this one actually does the job and is so much lighter.
    We recently got a couple of dingoes who live in the house and they are quite messy (even though they are toilet trained) so I’m forever cleaning the floors.
    I love how it packs away neatly as we have next to no room in our house for much so having something that packs away neatly is definitely a must.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • The mop that cleans floors well

    I love products that don’t take up a lot of room. @oatescleaningproducts Spin and Clean Mop is nice and compact. It’s great on all hard floors and conveniently cleans dust, grease, hair and dirt. The handle system means you won’t need to bend down and the mop head is machine washable. It’s an ergonomic and durable design that makes cleaning easy. With a cat, toddler and 5 year old I am glad it cleans up messes quickly and with ease. Definitely a must buy household product that will be used regularly. This mop is available to purchase at @bunnings and @woolworths_au ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Awesome product!

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store anywhere (specially that I don’t have much room at home to store). Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it! Note: super super easy for kids! My 5 years old loved using it, so there you go, great way to get the kids to help with cleaning around while having fun!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • I'VE FOUND THE PERFECT MOP!

    With two little children, our floors can get so dirty. The Oates Spin & Clean mop has been an absolute game changer. I love how it is compact as living in a townhouse, we don’t have too much space to store a lot of things. It’s so easy to use & I LOVE that you can clean skirting boards & can get into every corner! It will definitely make cleaning the floors so much easier!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Love my new mop

    I’ve thrown out my old spin mop to make room for my Oates spin and clean compact mop. I love how well it cleans my floors, and the fast dry cloth technology is brilliant. Especially with 2 toddlers running around. I found it very easy to use. I also like the helpful lip on the bucket for emptying the water at the end. It takes up much less room in my cupboard but still does an amazing job at cleaning our tiled house.
    Oates is a brand a trust very much and will continue to use their cleaning products.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Best ever

    Simple yet very effective

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set

    The set is very easy to use, good product if u need mop.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Easy to use to

    Easy cleaning mop

    @oatescleaningproducts spin and clean compact mop and bucket, is so easy to install and use.

    It is so compact that you can literally store it in a small section.

    Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop and Bucket Set is fast, easy and thorough! This ensures your floors are left sparkling clean every time!

    Thanks @mouths_of_mums
    For sending this through ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Clean and Convenient

    I have recently been reviewing the Compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set that I purchased.
    We have a fully tiled house and 2 young kids so our house requires very regular sweeping and mopping.
    The compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set is an affordable, compact solution to mopping and works brilliantly. I love that I can store it under the sink when I’m not using it and that it can be assembled again in a few short seconds.
    It cleans really well and the spinning feature leaves the right amount of water to mop with, without creating puddles on the floor. The mop head removes easily for washing and is also replaceable when the time comes.
    Overall it is a great addition to our household cleaning routine and will be very well used from now on!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • This mop does all the work

    I hate mopping!
    The many reasons are because I haven’t been able to find the perfect mop for the job!

    So call me sceptical. . .

    I was pleasantly surprised, the mop did all the work. I didn’t feel like I had done a workout after mopping, so there is really nothing more to say.

    The mop was so easy to manoeuvre & glided smoothly over my floors.

    The microfibre pad lifted grime off the floorboards with ease.

    The roller removed dirt & dust from the pad after spinning leaving my floors clean & streak free.

    The flat & thin design of the mop made it very easy to get under hard to reach areas like the fridge & oven.

    The bonus feature
    The mop head is foldable along one side, so you can clean your skirting boards & corners.

    It’s a big thumbs up from me ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • So easy to use!

    Honestly, I had doubts on just how convenient this mop and bucket set would be. Even opening the packaging and seeing the handle come in pieces made me doubt just how sturdy it would be. Testing it out with no water made me have a little freak out thinking it will just topple over and spill water everywhere but it just kept surprising me!

    I love that you can basically use the mop and bucket with just one hand, no second hand or feet required! I am so used to the traditional mop and bucket, that having this.mop has been a game changer. Unlike traditional mops, this one is so easy to wring out the excess water, so I am not having to grab a towel or something to wipe it up. I just used the spinning function to dry it so I can keep wiping it up.

    This mop and bucket has made it so much easier to clean and I don’t dread having to do this chore as much as I used to.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • So easy to use!

    Absolutely loved this mop. Was gifted to them great for people with little storage space too . Easy and quick to pull out daily either for a spot mop or full room mop

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Makes life easier

    I’m absolutely in love with this mop! It has made life so much easier with my cleaning. I’ve always had one of those old school, heavy mops as having tried various squeeze mops they just didn’t clean as effectively as I had liked them to but this one actually does the job and is so much lighter.
    We recently got a couple of dingoes who live in the house and they are quite messy (even though they are toilet trained) so I’m forever cleaning the floors.
    I love how it packs away neatly as we have next to no room in our house for much so having something that packs away neatly is definitely a must.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Better then expected

    This mop was both amazing and average at the same time. Overall it does a great job at cleaning the floors. The bucket system worked very well and effectively wet the mop pad and then spun it all but dry just with a speed variation when submerging the mop head.
    I loved the feature of the mop being able to fold in half to help you get into all your square edges around the house. I did however find the mop didn’t square out perfectly so you did miss small corners throughout the house due to its circular shape.
    Overall the mop does a fantastic job of cleaning the floors I’d just recommend you sweep or vacuum first as unfortunately the head pushes larger dirt or food scraps around rather then them clinging to the pad.
    On a side not my toddler was able to pump the handle and remove and replace the mop into the bucket. Super user friendly

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Awesome compact mop

    I have been trialing the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set and it is a great cleaning mop, I have a large area that needs to be mopped and it’s a struggle to clean it as often as I’d like, this mop is really easy to use and I love the ability to clean my skirting boards at the same time it can make an irregular job an easy job. My only issue is I feel as soon put the mop back into the water I’m cleaning with dirty water so obviously I’ll change the water regularly to keep everything clean

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Easy to use

    This spin & clean mop from Oates is worth your money! It doesn’t leave wet dirty streaks since you can remove excess water by just spinning it.

    Setting up was a breeze and will only take about 5 mins to put together the stick but even a child can do it. I love using it compared to a regular mop because you don’t have to wait long before it dries up. It also cleans the floor very well. I also like how you can remove the mop from the mop head and just chuck it in the washing machine for a quick clean.

    Overall rating 5/5.

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Cleaning made super easy!

    After trialling the new Oates spin Mop in our rental and the in-laws, I can say it made mopping the floors and cleaning the walls super easy! No bending needed which was great for the oldies, and having it spin clean the dirty water out I was surprised to see how much dirt was coming out! Bucket is super easy to store away so no more leaving it out to trip over or seeing it left in a corner! Was great to pull out for quick cleans but I loved that I could clean the skirting and walls with it too and it was super easy! Would definitely buy this mop again!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Works perfectly

    Love this mop, easy to manage and does the base boards and is a decent size, good price too, hopefully this one doesn’t snap on me and lasts me ages this time round

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Good mop

    I found the mop to be good on my hard wood floors. I fell like the bucket could do with so wheels for the Elderly who can’t lift heavy things. The mop was easy to put together. It is easy to use just put your water and floor cleaner in the bucket and fill up to the line and away you go. I did recommend this to my sister and she went and got one for her house

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Fantastic mop system

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store it away out of sight! Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop head can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it to my friends and they’ve already gone and purchased one themselves!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Best and convinient mop!

    Where do I even start??
    So convenient and easy to store! I love that I don’t need to bend to reach for the hard parts of our house and even our ceiling! This cleans up easily and can be stored quickly. Perfect if you have a small storage or like me, don’t want to see it taking up too much space — less eye sore! Machine washable that saves me time – more family moments! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves to clean but hates the aftermath of cleaning the tools! A must for everyone!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • My new toy

    Meet my new toy! Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set is here to make my life easier! ????????
    It leaves my floor clean and shiny! It is super compact and easy to store away quite easily It’s so light and easy to swivel around to mop. Dries so quickly I highly recommend this miracle mop! Corners and architraves are so much easier to manage now! I love that you can bend up the corner of the head to get into the corners of the floor and that you can adjust the handle to mop walls, too! Highly recommended
    .

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • The mop that cleans floors well

    I love products that don’t take up a lot of room. @oatescleaningproducts Spin and Clean Mop is nice and compact. It’s great on all hard floors and conveniently cleans dust, grease, hair and dirt. The handle system means you won’t need to bend down and the mop head is machine washable. It’s an ergonomic and durable design that makes cleaning easy. With a cat, toddler and 5 year old I am glad it cleans up messes quickly and with ease. Definitely a must buy household product that will be used regularly. This mop is available to purchase at @bunnings and @woolworths_au ????

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Awesome product!

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store anywhere (specially that I don’t have much room at home to store). Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it! Note: super super easy for kids! My 5 years old loved using it, so there you go, great way to get the kids to help with cleaning around while having fun!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again


  • Fun and effective

    Love the spinning action and how clean it gets each time in the bucket. Takes a little getting used to. Love the handy skirting board bend on one side. I found it did a really great job of cleaning my floor. Couldn’t believe how dirty the water was at the end! Great, easy pour bucket and with carry handle too. I’m actually happy to do some more mopping soon as it was a lot of fun to use. Even the kids insisted on wanting to give it a spin!

    I would recommend Oates Spin & Clean to others
    Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean meets my mopping needs
    I would buy Oates Spin & Clean again

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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.

Top image: MontiiCo

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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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