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Easy to assemble and use
Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
Convenient for home and out & about
Made expressing effortless
Able to express more milk than current pump
Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump :
4.2 out of 5 based on 232 reviews.

Introducing a brand new range from Philips Avent …

In the Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump Review, we are introducing mums to the new Natural range of breast pumps from Philips Avent … designed and developed with scientists, healthcare professionals and most importantly mums, to give you and your baby the most comfortable and natural feeding experience.  So, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both, the new Natural range from Philips Avent is designed with you in mind.

diagram showing philips avent comfort manual breast pump assemblyPhilips Avent Comfort Breast Pump … more comfort, more milk naturally

The Philips Avent Comfort breast pump was developed in partnership with lactation consultants with the aim to offer a more comfortable expressing position for easier milk flow.

Unique, natural expressing position

The Comfort breast pump is the only pump that allows mothers to express in a reclined position instead of leaning forward, which often leads to discomfort and back pain. Sitting up straight will allow the milk to flow directly from the breast into the container, This improved expressing position helps mothers feel more comfortable and as a result, express more milk naturally.

Clinically proven to be effective

The Comfort breast pump features our clinically proven massage cushion with soft petals that gently compress the breast to stimulate milk flow.  The innovative cushion has a distinctive, velvety texture that feels warm on the breast, further helping mothers to relax whilst expressing. The removable cushion also prevents milk fooling, aiding hygiene and eliminating the risk of lost milk.

Effortless expressing

The new breast pump is especially compact and features an ergonomically shaped handle for effortless finger-tip control. This allows mothers to easily create and maintain a tight seal on the breast, making pumping considerably easier.

Find out more about the Philips Avent Comfort breast pump.

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The Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump Review Team

In the Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump product review, mums selected either started their journey with expressing breast milk or they replaced their current breast pump with the Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump. We asked mums to share their thoughts and post their review and ratings on this page.

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Published 17th April 2013


  • Best brand.

    This pump was the best thing I have bought. it is easy to use and to put together. love it.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • advent pump

    Very easy to use made breastfeeding a releif
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • grear product easy to use.

    I used advent breast pump when my daughter was born.

    It was a great product easy to use and felt softer than the other products.

    Easy to find , easy to use and comes apart easy to wash.

    It was light weight and easy to carry in your bag.

    Great product all new mummy's should buy a advent great pump.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Love Avent

    I recommend any of Avents products to any mummies out there. They are fantastic! The pumps are easy to use, painless and love that they pull apart easy for cleaning (with out having any hidden spots for milk to get missed during cleaning). I only wish I had bought one for my first pregnancy instead of waiting for the second.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • My Sister-In-Law loved it!

    I bought one for my sister in law and she loves it, its convenient, easy to use and great for home and when she's out. She uses it everyday and she finds it very comfortable. Now that she is back at work and finished breastfeeding she will soon start again with baby number 2 due in November and she again will have fun using her Philips AVENT Comfort Manual Breast Pump.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great

    My son has attachment problems so breastfeeding wasn't an option, but I still wanted him to have breast milk. I have been using a supermarket branded manual breast pump which had a lot of small, fiddly parts and was painful to put together and clean, and the design was of poor quality, so I was constantly spilling precious milk. I bought the Phillips Avent comfort manual breast pump and it is a GOD SEND. No mess, no fuss, quick and easy. I am able to pump more milk than usual (at least twice as much!) and it is so easy to put together, take apart and clean :) Definitely recommend this product and have told many friends about it too :)
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • A good pump

    Having used their old one and this one there isnt much difference but i think this one is easier to hold. I hope this new ones parts last longer though a the old one only lasted 5 weeks. This one has one less part but is the same to put together as the old one
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Fantastic and effortless, makes expressing a breeze.

    I used the Phillips Avent Breast Pump for myyoungest as I had excess milk. I found it easy to use annd clean, comfortable to use and easily transported. Would highly recommend to all mums. It is easily assembled and easily sterilised. I had major discomfort using another brand but with the phillips avent I could pump one handed and no more sore breasts.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • The product is all it promises, and more.

    I can't speak highly enough of the Avent Breast Pump. It is so easy to assemble, use and clean. A wonderful system that just works. I had Avent for my first bub, then was given a different brand this time round. There is simply no comparison - the Avent pump makes it easy to get more milk in a shorter time period without creating any discomfort for the nipple or breast. I have and will continue to recommend this product to my friends and all who ask. Was very excited to review this product, and it well surpassed my expectations.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great product and easy to use

    It was perfect timing for my pump to arrive as my husband and I were going away from my 4 month old baby for 24 hours the day after the pump arrived. So the pump came with us so I could keep up my supply and make myself feel more comfortable. It definitely did that. It is a very compact pump that I was able to put in my handbag to take with me. It was very easy to put together and pull apart to rinse and clean. I was able to express over 120 mls every time I used it when with the last pump I tried I was lucky to get 50 mls. It was also very comfortable to use and didn't hurt my breast or nipple. I also noticed that I didn't have to have it pressed up against my breast as much as I did with the previous pump I had used. Overall I was extremely impressed with the Avent breastpump and will continue using it and I will definitely recommended it to all my mum and mum-to-be friends. Thanks Avent for making another top quality easy to use product!!!! Thanks to Mouths of Mums for letting me review this product. From one very happy comfortable mum!!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Has its purpose

    I found this pump good for taking the pressure off engorged breasts, but it didn't really work for me if I needed to express to make a bottle. It is comfortable and easy to use, but requires more effort than the electric version to produce significant quantities of milk. It is easy to clean and maintain.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Hard yakka

    I have breastfed both of my little boys and of course needed to pump and store on occasions when I had time away from them. I tried the advent manual pump and oh my goodness it was hard work. I had awful trouble trying to get any milk out and it was so fiddle and incomfortable. I ended up purchasing an avent electric breast pump which worked wonders. The whole this was just too tedious and hard and electric was a million times better for me!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump Perfect!

    While breastfeeding I loved using this breast pump, it is easy to handle, easy to wash and clean!

    It was easy to pull apart, but my fear of being able to put to back together was short lived as it was just so easy to do!

    I love how light weight it is, it is so easy to take with you when you are on the go!

    I love how it is small and compact, not a huge bulky machine like thing.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great products

    I loved this breast pump, I got it before the electric one. I got a sore hand from lots of use though. I got a great output from the pump, it was comfortable to use, gentle, easy to pack in my bag and so simple to use. The hand getting sore was an issue for me though so I upgraded to the electric version but this is a great budget option. As always I love and trust Avent and thanks to mouths of mums these reviews talked me into changing brands to Avent.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great manual pump

    Am a first time mum and must admit this is the only pump i have used besides from the hospital grade used to assist getting my milk in.

    Very easy and comfortable to use and also a breeze to put together and pull apart for cleaning.

    Was able to express 80-100ml each time as suction was fantastic.

    Highly recommend pump to any first time mum or a mum who is looking for a light weight and easy to use pump.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Noisy and a bit awkward to use

    I used the Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump when I was breast feeding my daughter. I found I could express enough milk with it, but it was awkward for me to grip and my hands ached after using it for a few minutes. I had trouble with it leaking as I wa spumping and it was really noisy (squeaky). This made it annoying to use in front of the tv or my husband, so I had to sit on my own in the bedroom to use it. I would try a different brand or model next time.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Comfortable and easy to clean!

    Manual is great for when we had our first daughter, was able to pump and store my milk with no hassles, it becomes a little harder when you have twins and if we had the money we would have bought an electric breast pump but we was lucky enough to have 2 pumps to use at once. My wife said that this pump was comfortable more so than the other's she has tried and quite easy to use and wash afterwards.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • easy to use!

    while I was breastfeeding this pump was great! I found it easy to use, considering I am a bit hopeless with most things I worried that I would not be able this well but I was able to express once a day without much effort. The great thing is it so small, not heavy and simple to use. Lightweight enough to take out with you also. I would recommend this to any mum!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great product

    Overall way better than the electric as I have both! It is easy to use, easy to clean, great milk flow achieved, I love that I could just screw the bottle top on and then my daughter could feed easiliy. Great suction with no pain gained easily. My hand got a little tired but not too bad. Love avent and their new product range. Would highly recommend to anyone.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Decent pump

    This is an ok pump I only brought it to use while I was starting breastfeeding then upgraded to the electric style. The manual pump is easy enough to use but does eventually hurt your hand. The pump itself is easy to put together and to disassemble to sterilize. I did find with my pump that the milk would leak under the silicon breast gaurd part which was annoying when I would need to pump while out because sometimes it would leak onto my shirt.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Not too good

    I tried to express using a manual pump. I ended up purchasing an electric one due to the fact that I wasn't producing enough milk and the manual pump was not getting much out.

    I swear by the avent electric pump. Wish I had have thought about it about better before having my baby.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Baby number 3 and I finally find one!

    I have never had much success with a manual pump, when my first baby was born he was in special care for about 3 weeks and I had to hire an electric pump & use the pumping stations at the hospital. I tried manual many times & I just couldn't get the let down.

    Fast forward 13 years & bub number 3. My mother is kind enough to watch him while I return to work part time so I need to pump in the morning. I reluctantly bought the Avent manual pump and have been so pleasantly surprised, my breast sits so comfortably in the pump and the trigger is effortless. I now pump every morning and with bub 6 months now I have plenty of milk for first rice cereal and mushy foods. I have tried a few breast pumps and I would highly recommend the Avent, especially for first timers. It's easy to assemble & comfortable to use.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great when have 2 for twins!

    I used this breast pump with the twins, I had 2 and used one on each breast. Quick and easy when you have 2 and with twins this was essential as I was constantly full, produced lots of milk. It was comfy and easy to assemble and use and gave us the convenience of having my husband feed one while I feed the other and vice versa.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • A good manual pump!

    I used the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump with my first 3 children. It was a comfortable pump to use. I tried 2 manual pumps and this one was definitely more comfortable. It was quite easy to assemble if you knew what you were doing. It definitely takes a bit to use a manual breast pump if you're pumping for a little while. When I pumped I had to hand express a little as well (which is normal). All in all, I have kept mine for if I have any more babies for a backup, as for my 4th child I bought an electric breast pump.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • not for me

    This wasn't a good product for me at all. I couldn't express more then a few mls of milk, I could get more milk via hand expressing. I had trouble with breastfeeding so over my four babies I tried a lot of pumps. This one didn't work for me, I preferred electric as it was more time efficiant and worked a lot better. Would have loved recommendations from other mothers so I didn't spend so much Money on different pumps until I found the right one that worked great.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • didnt work for me

    I tried this breastpump and it did not work for me. not saying it wouldn't be great for others but for me personally it didn't work, took ages to get the tiniest little bit of milk, it was quicker for me to express with my hands, was a waste of money. I wouldn't reccomend this product though I'm sure it did work for others. I found othothpumps and electric ones a lot better and more time efficient.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Great Manual Pump

    The Avent Comfort manual breast pump is a good manual pump.

    For the price it is great quality, comfortable and easy to use.

    I would recommend this pump to anyone looking for a single manual pump.

    Although an electric double pump would be more value for money due to the fact that using a manual pump takes a fair chunk of time to use to get the same amount of breast milk as well as can cause hand cramping with the repetitive movement which is required to express with this pump. I also found that it was rather difficult to find the right position for optimal milk expression.

    All in all for a manual it is simple in design, easy to clean and the flower like cushion makes this pump extremely comfortable.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • LOve It

    This was the pump I had which I was gifted. I loved it. I couldn't afford an electric pump but once I got the hang of manual expressing I didn't even want one. I think this is so easy to put together, use and clean. I would recommend this pump to any expectant mothers.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • Easy to clean and easy to use

    I was still debating on what pump to use. Overall it was easy to use and disassemble to clean. I wouldn't recommend it if you are going to breast feed for 6 months or so. As i only could breast feed for 2 months and was convenient to use in that time.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump


  • easy to use and put together

    very easy to use and clean and great when i wanted to let my partner feed my children
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Philips AVENT is a brand I trust
    Convenient for home and out & about
    Made expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump

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

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

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

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

Lunch Box Comparison Table

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

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

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

How to choose the best lunch box for school

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

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

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

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

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

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

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

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

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

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

Pros:

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

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

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

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

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

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


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

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

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

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

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

Pros:

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

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

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

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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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