Now there’s a faster way to have beautiful smooth skin every day! And all delivered in the comfort of your own home!
Introducing the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system …
If you’re looking for a safe, convenient and painless solution to unwanted hair with lasting results, the new Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system (SC1981) is the ultimate choice. Using Advanced Intense Pulsed Light technology (IPL), gentle pulses of light, applied regularly, keep skin silky-smooth every day.
Simply glide the device over the skin you want to treat, smoothly or quickly. The Lumea Comfort is effective for legs, face, body and bikini. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system comes with a skin sensor to ensure you are getting the right light for your skin type and, with 100,000 flashes and no replacement parts, the Philips Lumea Comfort is a complete solution.
Long lasting smoothness
Philips Lumea applies gentle pulses of light to the hair root. This results in the hair shedding naturally and hair regrowth is inhibited. Repeating this treatment regularly will keep your skin smooth everyday.
Effortlessly effective
Enjoy smooth skin every day
Safe and effective on face and body
Use with confidence to remove hair on face (upper lip/chin) and body parts including legs, arm pits, bikini area, belly and arms. Philips Lumea Comfort works effectively on (naturally) dark blonde, brown and black hairs. As with other light-based treatments, Lumea Comfort is NOT effective on red, light-blonde or white/grey hair.
Five adjustable light energy settings
Safe and effective even on sensitive areas
Skin Color Sensor
Slide and Flash mode for a more convenient application
Suitable for different hair and skin types
Most compact Lumea design
The Philips Lumea Comfort is the smallest and lightest in the Lumea range. It is easy to hold and easy to reach all the areas you want to treat.
No replacement parts and no hidden costs
The smallest and lightest device within the Lumea range
With the backing of 50 years of hair removal research, you can trust the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL to give you the ultimate result in hair removal.
The MoM Review Team will soon be hair-free thanks to the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system.
In the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL product review, we’re asking mums to trial and review the Philips Lumea Comfort IPL hair removal system during the Autumn and Winter months to be hair free with beautifully smooth skin – ready for Spring!
Reviewing mums will be required to track their IPL journey with the Philips Lumea Comfort by posting a minimum of 2 reviews and star ratings per month in April, May, June and July 2014 on this page. Keep coming back to this page to see what they’re saying and how they’re rating the product.
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I love my Philips Lumea Comfort IPL. Since I've been using it, my hairs have been growing back finer and sparser. I've completed six sessions in total with the last two being four to five weeks apart. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL is easy to do and doesn't really take much time at all.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I must say that after 3 months of use I am pretty impressed with the Philips Lumea. My legs are not hair free, but I am finding that there is considerably less regrowth since I have been using it. I love the compact, convenient size of the unit, & most of all - I love that I can use it in the comfort of my own home at a time that suits me! I would definitely recommend the Lumea to anyone who wants to invest in an IPL :)
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Soooo I have been using the Lumea Comfort IPL on my chin and my lower legs now for about a month and a half. My lower legs have definite bald patches which is so exciting I can't even begin to tell you. Unbelievable. Soooo sooo happy. Results on my chin are different. The hair doesn't seem to growing back any slower (as I'd previously thought) and I definitely can't see any change regarding less hair. I'm not going to give up though. I'm thinking that because the hairs on my legs are softer, they'll respond more quickly than the stubborn coarser hair on my chin...god that's so embarrassing! Shhhh don't tell anyone!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I have used the Lumea twice now on both my bikini area and my legs. The directions are very easy to follow and although I was a little nervous at first it is very easy!!
Both legs and bikini area were done in under half an hour.
I agree with others about the brightness of the light but obviously that is need to make the Lumea work.
I'm waiting eagerly to see some results!!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I was very excited to receive my Philips Lumea Comfort in the mail today and couldn't wait to get started! The instructions are easy to understand and simple to follow. I have just done a test patch on my leg with no problems. Painless and effortless!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Well I have just completed my 6th session- which the manual says is the requirement of fortnightly treatments and then to use less often after that.
My underarms haven't changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.
My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.
Overall very happy with this product, it hasn't worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
5th use all done (and almost time for my 6th use) and my bikini line is hairless apart from a few stragglers on the edge (maybe I've missed them and that's why they are growing). Underarms don't seem to be doing well. Hair is a little finer, but still plenty of hair and having to shave every 2-3 days so no major change.
Legs are patchy and when they do grow I can leave it a week or two and although there are some longer hairs over 50% aren't growing so I don't look hairy scary!
Still hasn't worked at all on my knees.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Hair Today! Gone tomorrow! The Lumia is brilliant!
So treatment number five all done and getting quicker at it, with each new turn.
Definitely seeing the results now with leg hair becoming quite patchy and definitely finer where it's still growing - Exfoliating is definitely the key at this stage to make sure the finer hairs don't become in grown...
Underarms and bikini line are both looking pretty good with less hair than there was originally..
Still loving the Lumea and would recommend it to all!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
For reduction in hair growth Philips Lumea Comfort IPL has been doing it's job. With each application I am finding that the regrowth is growing back thinner and finer. I love the skin colour sensor as my bikini line is a slightly different colour from my legs. The slide and flash mode is great for my legs, the only thing I don't like is the bright light from the flash.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I love my Philips Lumea Comfort IPL. Since I've been using it, my hairs have been growing back finer and sparser. I've completed six sessions in total with the last two being four to five weeks apart. The Philips Lumea Comfort IPL is easy to do and doesn't really take much time at all.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I love the Phipps Lumea Comfort. I have completed four sessions on my legs and bikini line and I can notice a definite improvement. For the first three sessions, I did it every two weeks but, for the fourth, I left it go for three weeks. I love the slide and flash mode however, the only thing I don't really like is the flash, I wear my sunnies for when I need to look at what I'm doing. That's a photo of my leg showing how smooth they are!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
My girl friend let me try her Philips Lumea Comfort on my legs and I was really surprised that it truly is painless. Every now and then you feel little prickles but it is not what I was expecting while trying this gadget. I love that it has adjustable light energy settings and is safe and effective even on sensitive areas. One of my favourite features is the skin color sensor as I am quite pale so I felt confident that I wasn't going to burn my skin.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
i got this for my birthday this year i noramly wax but this was very good it took all my hair off and made my shin so so nice and smooth, so you guys if you want to buy something for your ladies why not buy this lastes for ever so go buy one
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I am so excited to be using this product. I am usually put off by the pain, I have a low pain threshold, but this one is not only painless, it is actually fun! My husband likes to try it so he helps me out a lot. I have only used it once and can't wait for the two weeks period to pass so I can try again
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Its really great. I have very thick black hair and white skin. I suffered a lot a lot before I buy this product. All I can tell is I saw a good result already after first us.!!!!! 2 weeks after I had used the Lumea I noticed that hair is falling and my skin became so much softer. Now its 4 times I have used it and 70% of hairs are gone and the rest growth very slowly. I do not shave for 2 weeks. Amazing really saved my life. I recommend it to all who suffer from hair on their body. It has no pain really no pain and easy to use. The only problem is battery charge finishes soon but for me its ok, I can charge it 3 times when I do all my legs.
I am happy, so happy.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I've had laser done on my underarms and every 2-3 years need to have a touch up done at the clinic. Now I don't as I have the Philips Lumea. To do my underarms was pain free and very easy. I am happy with the result. My next task will to do my legs which I hope to attack in the next day or too. Will keep you updated. (I tried to take a photo of my underarm but it didn't work)
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I've completed the six recommended treatments, but unfortunately had no significant hair loss - I'm still shaving each day and I actually got out the wax and depilatory machine the other day and did my bikini line as the daily shaving and regrowth was giving me ingrown hairs.
I was really hoping that the Lumea would reduce the amount of time I spend removing hair each day, but unfortunately I still shave my legs and underarms each day, and my bikini line was nowhere near bikini-ready.
I'll try again next winter, and give it a few more sessions, but for now, I'm heading outside for some lovely spring weather.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Final verdict: Happy with results but takes a lot of patience!
I just finished a treatment and will share my final thoughts.
- the hair has reduced but still not hair free, especially on my arms. The hair is patchy so it looks like it worked in some areas but not others as I have missed those areas. I have just tried the slide and flash mode to see if this will make a difference. But the hair has grown back softer and I only shave them once a fortnight before treatment and have just pushed it to 3 weeks without much regrowth.
- the unit is very easy to use and I find it is most effective in smaller areas, especially on the face, underarms and bikini.
- the light is a bit on the bright side and feel like a pair of glasses to cut the glare and for piece of mind included with the unit would be a good idea. Especially since it's hard to do the treatment sometimes without looking at what you're doing.
- I find that this is the most pain free and cost effective way of removing unwanted hair. Much cheaper and more comfortable than waxing.
- the treatment requires a lot of patience before the results start to be seen so persistence is key.
I will definitely continue to use this appliance and will be my go to method of hair removal now eliminating the need to travel to a salon (which is difficult with a toddler and not much "me time") and saving a lot of money. (a one off payment of a few hundred $ as opposed to 35 a month and a chance of permanent hair removal?) Thank you so so much for the opportunity to review this.
I've added a before treatment and after 3 months of treatment photo.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I am REALLY pleased with how this has worked on my legs.
I was SO hairy and had regrowth within a day or two after shaving.
Now, I can go 2 weeks and the regrowth is just starting to get noticeable.
My bikini line and underarms unfortunately haven't changed much. But I'm still trying.
I tend to put off doing it as it takes a while and the fan is noisy. Too noisy to do whilst watching TV for instance. It probably takes me about 30-40 minutes to both legs thoroughly.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
The results are pretty much the same as the last post. The hair is taking longer to grow back and is sparser but I still need to shave before each treatment Nd there's a few pesky facial hairs that are hard to get rid of!! Other than that though I'm happy with the overall results. It's a very gradual process to get rid of most of the hair and it's a lot cheaper, less time consuming and less painful than waxing so this will be my go to hair removal solution and will keep persevering.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I'm feeling a but disappointed, because although I might (not sure) have a few patches of lees growth on my bikini line, I'm still far from hair free. I shave my bikini line pretty much every day as the prickles are really uncomfortable, and the hairs are still dark and thick.
I've not noticed any reduction on my underarms or legs either - there are no bare patches on my legs yet. Given that it takes around 90 mins to do my legs, bikini line and underarms, it takes quite a lot of time and it is hard to keep up the schedule when I haven't seen any results yet.
I'm hoping to see some improvement after tonight's treatment, my fingers are crossed!
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Well I have just completed my 6th session- which the manual says is the requirement of fortnightly treatments and then to use less often after that.
My underarms haven't changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.
My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.
Overall very happy with this product, it hasn't worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
While my 3rd and 4th treatments softened the hair and slowed the growth it seems treatment 5 is where I really noticed changes! The 'snail trail' is non existent! Hair in other small areas is gone too! My legs hairs on the other hand are still there although growth is quite patchy. I'm not sure whether this is due to the growth cycle or a case of missed bits! I'm thinking it's the latter. While the unit is easy to use I find it hard to see if I am getting enough 'light' coverage. I think a larger, slightly curved head (light window) would make a huge difference. And on the subject of light, again I still think there needs to be glasses included in the pack as it's especially hard to ensure you're getting even coverage on larger areas without looking at what you are doing. Regardless, my need to shave my legs every few days is down to once a week (yay) and I feel with continued use this is only going to get better. I'm so happy I got the opportunity to try this product and I would recommend others try it too.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I must say that after 3 months of use I am pretty impressed with the Philips Lumea. My legs are not hair free, but I am finding that there is considerably less regrowth since I have been using it. I love the compact, convenient size of the unit, & most of all - I love that I can use it in the comfort of my own home at a time that suits me! I would definitely recommend the Lumea to anyone who wants to invest in an IPL :)
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
Value for money when compared to laser treatments in salons
The Philips Lumea is definitely value for money. I had a couple of laser treatments on 2 small spots on my face, in the chin area and was charged $70 per treatment. The treatment was also quite painful. I did see a reduction in hair growth but no more than I'm seeing with the Lumea and I also find the Lumea more painfree. it is so much easier to do the treatments at home too.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
I love this machine. It is easy to use, stores well and so much cheaper than salon treatments. While I'm yet to see a dramatic reduction in the number of hairs, I can definitely see a reduction in the coarseness. The regrowing hairs are much finer. I am looking forward to persevering and continuing the treatment. Even with other treatments, like epilation, it all takes time.
Would you recommend the Philips Lumea Comfort to others?
The Philips Lumea Comfort is painless to use, even on sensitive areas.
The Philips Lumea Comfort is better lifetime value than salon treatments
The Philips Lumea Comfort is simple and easy to use, in the comfort of home
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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.
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4:33 pm
Hair is finer and sparser
1:59 am
Love it! Very happy with results
Since the the first treatment there is noticeably much less hair and what is there seems to be growing back very slowly and very finely...
I have recommended the Lumia to a number of friends and will continue to do so...
I am really impressed with the results and will continue to use it for maintenance until hopefully no hair remains at all!
10:42 pm
Well worth the money!
3:55 pm
Step by step...slowly but surely...
8:40 pm
So far so good!!
Both legs and bikini area were done in under half an hour.
I agree with others about the brightness of the light but obviously that is need to make the Lumea work.
I'm waiting eagerly to see some results!!
10:44 am
Initial Impressions
11:24 am
Lke it
2:45 pm
Mixed results, but very happy
My underarms haven't changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.
My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.
Overall very happy with this product, it hasn't worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.
12:48 pm
going great guns!
Legs are patchy and when they do grow I can leave it a week or two and although there are some longer hairs over 50% aren't growing so I don't look hairy scary!
Still hasn't worked at all on my knees.
11:01 pm
Hair Today! Gone tomorrow! The Lumia is brilliant!
Definitely seeing the results now with leg hair becoming quite patchy and definitely finer where it's still growing - Exfoliating is definitely the key at this stage to make sure the finer hairs don't become in grown...
Underarms and bikini line are both looking pretty good with less hair than there was originally..
Still loving the Lumea and would recommend it to all!
11:24 am
Lke it
1:49 pm
A reduction in hair growth
4:33 pm
Hair is finer and sparser
2:44 pm
Definite improvement!
9:18 pm
Painfree!
5:23 pm
very very
12:33 am
Totally painless
4:08 am
It has changed my life
I am happy, so happy.
2:09 pm
Pain free and easy
6:49 pm
Sixth treatment, and sadly still hairy
I was really hoping that the Lumea would reduce the amount of time I spend removing hair each day, but unfortunately I still shave my legs and underarms each day, and my bikini line was nowhere near bikini-ready.
I'll try again next winter, and give it a few more sessions, but for now, I'm heading outside for some lovely spring weather.
5:32 pm
Final verdict: Happy with results but takes a lot of patience!
- the hair has reduced but still not hair free, especially on my arms. The hair is patchy so it looks like it worked in some areas but not others as I have missed those areas. I have just tried the slide and flash mode to see if this will make a difference. But the hair has grown back softer and I only shave them once a fortnight before treatment and have just pushed it to 3 weeks without much regrowth.
- the unit is very easy to use and I find it is most effective in smaller areas, especially on the face, underarms and bikini.
- the light is a bit on the bright side and feel like a pair of glasses to cut the glare and for piece of mind included with the unit would be a good idea. Especially since it's hard to do the treatment sometimes without looking at what you're doing.
- I find that this is the most pain free and cost effective way of removing unwanted hair. Much cheaper and more comfortable than waxing.
- the treatment requires a lot of patience before the results start to be seen so persistence is key.
I will definitely continue to use this appliance and will be my go to method of hair removal now eliminating the need to travel to a salon (which is difficult with a toddler and not much "me time") and saving a lot of money. (a one off payment of a few hundred $ as opposed to 35 a month and a chance of permanent hair removal?) Thank you so so much for the opportunity to review this.
I've added a before treatment and after 3 months of treatment photo.
6:29 pm
5th (or 6th) treatment - pretty happy!
I was SO hairy and had regrowth within a day or two after shaving.
Now, I can go 2 weeks and the regrowth is just starting to get noticeable.
My bikini line and underarms unfortunately haven't changed much. But I'm still trying.
I tend to put off doing it as it takes a while and the fan is noisy. Too noisy to do whilst watching TV for instance. It probably takes me about 30-40 minutes to both legs thoroughly.
11:19 am
Update...
8:51 pm
Fifth treatment - waiting for results
I've not noticed any reduction on my underarms or legs either - there are no bare patches on my legs yet. Given that it takes around 90 mins to do my legs, bikini line and underarms, it takes quite a lot of time and it is hard to keep up the schedule when I haven't seen any results yet.
I'm hoping to see some improvement after tonight's treatment, my fingers are crossed!
2:45 pm
Mixed results, but very happy
My underarms haven't changed a lot. the hair is softer and maybe a little less, but no major change. My legs are still patchy, but I no longer have to shave every 2-3 days, now I can definitely last a week or so between shaves and when I do I have a LOT less hair to remove, so shaving only takes a few seconds.
My bikini is great, with almost all of the hair gone! YAY. This was the worst place to treat in the beginning as you have to shave before the IPL, and then for days after I had awful itchy regrowth, but that subsided after about the 3rd or 4th treatment, with the regrowth being very fine and now almost non existent.
Overall very happy with this product, it hasn't worked perfectly, but it will make a huge difference to the amount of time I spend removing hair in the future.
1:59 am
Love it! Very happy with results
Since the the first treatment there is noticeably much less hair and what is there seems to be growing back very slowly and very finely...
I have recommended the Lumia to a number of friends and will continue to do so...
I am really impressed with the results and will continue to use it for maintenance until hopefully no hair remains at all!
11:56 pm
It seems 5's my magic number!
10:42 pm
Well worth the money!
10:09 pm
Value for money when compared to laser treatments in salons
10:06 pm
Still loving this product
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