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SPC Sneaky Veg :
4.1 out of 5 based on 597 reviews.

SPC understands that getting kids to eat their daily dose of vegetables can be a dinner table battleground for mums.

Helping to make life easier for mums and mealtime delicious for fussy kids, SPC has launched its new Sneaky Veg range of baked beans and spaghetti.

Every 220g can has at least one serve of veg that can’t be seen so kids can enjoy a tasty meal they love as well as getting the nutrition that they need. In fact, SPC baked beans includes 2.7 serves of vegetables in every can and the SPC Spag-A-stralia includes 1.3 serves in every can*.

The SPC Sneaky Veg range is a source of protein and fibre and has the added benefits of being low in sugar, low in salt and 99% fat free. There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

The SPC Sneaky Veg range for happy little human beings comes in a four pack of 220g cans and includes:

  • SPC Baked Beans Rich Tomato with sneaky vegetable
  • SPC Spag-a-stralia Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable
  • SPC Spaghetti Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable
  • SPC Numberghetti Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable

SPC Sneaky Veg is available now at Coles, Woolworths or Metcash outlets, including IGA and Foodland. RRP is $4.29 for 4 x 220g pack.

Visit www.happylittlehumanbeings.com.au for more details.

*1 serve of vegetables equals 75g, based on the Australian Dietary Guideline (2013) NHMRC.

Published 21st July 2014


  • Great sneaky veg

    My son is a great eater but I sometimes have an issue getting him to eat veggies. He loves baked beans with toast for breakfast on weekends so when I found the sneaky veg baked beans I figured I'd give it a shot. For a child who fusses over veggies, he has no idea that they are in his beans because he eats every last drop. He loves them! Success!
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  • My kids enjoy eating all vegetables so I don't need to hide them in their food. But In saying that this is a great way to get children that straight up refuse to eat veggies to enjoy them. My kids love spc spaghetti and baked beans and the vegetables in it are just that little added extra.
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  • SPC Sneaky Veg-Spa-a-Stralia is a firm favourite

    SPC Sneaky Veg-Spag-a-Stralia has quickly become a firm favourite in our house. It has been requested and eaten and I will need to go to the grocery store to buy some more for the hungry tummies in this house. Delighted with this product and happy to have a food on hand that is healthy and enjoyed too!
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  • SPC Sneaky and Nice!

    After reading reviews on Mom’s by members; I decided to buy and try SPC Sneaky Veg-Spag-a-Stralia. I easily found it at my local grocery store and was happy with the price and bought a pack to trial. Everyone in the house had a bowl and the verdict is “yummy!” Delighted with this product.
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  • Fun for kids!

    The kids were all excited about trying something new. They loved the shapes, it was a real novelty. Meanwhile it took the pressure off me as I knew there was plenty of nutrition in the hidden veg. The taste was great also, well it must have been or my two year old would have thrown it on the floor! I'd definitely buy these again and recommend to my friends.
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  • Hidden but not in name

    My son thought the spaghetti was delicious and like the fact that it is easier to eat than spaghetti. He did however notice the large label when it arrived and was concerned about the sneaky veg. I think they could hide this on the label better with smaller writing. After being encouraged to eat it though he was happy with the taste and texture and said he would happily eat it again.
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  • fantastic

    My kids loved it, didnt notice the veges and asked me to buy more. It will be a regular in my shopping basket from now on. Just the perfect size for a quick snack
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  • Quick easy healthy and My kids LOVE IT

    Decided to try the new SPC sneaky veg spag-a-stralia with my 3 year old son for lunch we got it all ready so easy may I add pull back ring pull lid empty in a bowl and heat!!

    Had him sitting at the bench ready I thought I'd take a few pics for review well he let me take 2 pics them said "that's enough photos mummy this is yummy and I want it all now"

    That's speaks for it self in a review !

    Great work SPC
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  • sneaky but tasty and delightful

    I gave this to my daughter she had no idea what was hidden in it till I told her at the end after she had ate it all how she liked it. She said it was *yummy* so there you go parents its not just any spagetti its full of vegies too which are good for you
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  • Great taste better than other tin pasta

    My 2 little kids liked the taste and ate all of it. They are both very fussy eaters and won't eat vegies. I know they are getting some vegies when they eat this pasta.
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  • Love this in our house

    Our boys love "Straya-Sghetti" as they call it. Especially our youngest, if allowed he would eat Spag-A-Stralia for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It isn't an overpowering sauce that it comes in and the Australian icon pasta shapes make meal time fun. HOWEVER, just of recent times Spag-A-Stralia has become NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO find in our local area, making for some disappointed boys. Our local Coles, Woolies, and IGA no longer stock it? So if anyone has any luck and can actually find it to purchase, I would have no problems highly recommending the product to you and your family.
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  • Love this in our house

    Our boys love "Straya-Sghetti" as they call it. Especially our youngest, if allowed he would eat Spag-A-Stralia for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It isn't an overpowering sauce that it comes in and the Australian icon pasta shapes make meal time fun. HOWEVER, just of recent times Spag-A-Stralia has become NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO find in our local area, making for some disappointed boys. Our local Coles, Woolies, and IGA no longer stock it? So if anyone has any luck and can actually find it to purchase, I would have no problems highly recommending the product to you and your familym
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  • Fantastic quick healthy lunch

    My kids love this for.lunch.

    Its a great size to send to day care in the lunchbox. My daughter likes hers cold where as the boy likes his hot on toast.

    Such an easy way to get some goodness into them with out the fight we usually have with veggies.
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  • Even for fussy kids

    My son is really fussy especially veggies. These are great for lunch or easy tea, after school snacks & he doesn't even no he's eating sneaky veggies. My son loves the numberghetti & spag-a-stralia. The can convenient to take anywhere heat up & serve. This is a must to put in your grocery list
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  • Hidden health

    Spc have provided a good product that enables parents to feed fussy children and know they have a healthy dinner. I'm not saying it's good all the time but on days when you don't have the energy to fight over Veges then it's great to have a fall back meal the kids enjoy and have their Veges without knowing it. My niece is a fussy eater and it works with her. She loves Spc spaghetti.
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  • Great sneaky veg

    My son is a great eater but I sometimes have an issue getting him to eat veggies. He loves baked beans with toast for breakfast on weekends so when I found the sneaky veg baked beans I figured I'd give it a shot. For a child who fusses over veggies, he has no idea that they are in his beans because he eats every last drop. He loves them! Success!
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  • Hidden Veges equal health

    My four year old niece plays up when it comes to eating her vegges. I find a can of Spc Sneaky veg is a sure way to have a peaceful dinner and a way to make sure she is getting the required vegetables to stay healthy. Not to say her mum won't persist until she eats veggies but some days she hasn't the energy to fight so this is a good product in the interim.
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  • Ticked them!

    My threenager is going through a phase of not eating anything healthy that I prepare. I am so glad to have found this. He loves pasta, and he loves spaghetti, but little does he know there are also hidden vegies in there. The things you have to do in order to get your kids to eat vegetables!
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  • Great for a quick meal

    My kids liked this product though probably not as much as the original spaghetti but they did like the shapes and the taste.

    I liked that a can feed this to them knowing that it's a good source of protein and fibre, low in sugar, salt and fat free and they have no idea that it is good for them.

    I will defiantly buy these products again it a great quick meal to have in the pantry.
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  • Great product boys love it

    Spc fruits are awesome. My sons gobble these down and polish off the whole thing. They're very big fruit eaters so I go through quite a few of these each week. I know quite a few of my friends use these. I haven tried the sneak a veg but my sons weren't huge fans but I think I'll give them another go as they were sick when we Tried them.
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  • Great for the kids!

    The spaghetti was great because of the hidden veggies. I would definitely buy these for my kids again.
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  • Yummy

    My kids love these as a replacement for sandwiches in their lunchboxes. And the 4 pack is very cheap also handy to have in the cupboard for lazy lunches or dinner.
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  • SPC does it again!

    I'm always trying to find bigger and better ways to get my kids to eat right, without all the added sugars, sodium, colours, flavours, preservatives, etc. Somehow SPC always seems to nail it every time. The pasta pieces are fun shapes, which the little ones love, the baked beans are awesome, and there is at least 1 serve of vegies in each serving. What's not to love!? The kids love the flavour, I love that it's Aussie, and that it's healthier than most gunk you find in tins. I really do recommend this product. Give it a go, you won't regret it. :)
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  • Yuum

    I have a 3 year old Son, he is such a fussy eater this product has saved me on the days he refuses to eat anything, he finished the whole bowl with some bread and is a happy chappy, great flavor and filling for little mouths. when doing my shopping this is always on my list.
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  • A good back up meal

    Before I get a huge serve of being un-Australian, I really like supporting Australian companies like SPC but their product "sneaky veg" wasn't everything I hoped it would be. Even though it has reduced sugar and salt levels, there is still a decent serve in the can for it's size. I liked that there was a serve of veg in each can, and I am a big fan of baked beans but I tend to prefer to make my own. However, having said that my kids liked eating this product and I think it would make a great back up meal if you've run out of time for dinner. I wouldn't recommend it as a regular thing to eat in our cupboard but it's certainly a quick and easy meal and has some good nutrients in it. We tried this simply because I ran out of time to make dinner one day and nipped down to the shops to grab some milk and whatever else I could rustle up quickly for the kids.
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  • Great for the kids!!!!

    My kids always love to eat baked beans and spaghetti and with SPC being their favourite brand I was more than happy to try these! The kids loved the sneaky veg variety just as much if not more than the normal variety. And best of all of course it had the veg in it meaning it was even better health wise for the kids! Will keep these handy in the cupboard for those easy dinners or lunches.
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  • Always a winner.

    WOW SPC spaghetti and sneaky veg with extra cheese added in a jaffle..what a delicious and easy treat to eat.. little kids and big kids te he simply love these. SPC 100% Aussie and 100% Tasty can't get any better than that. SPC SNEAKY VEG is lower in salt and sugar and that is a bonus for us moms. Delicious and nutritious and a very handy go to either hot or cold ....I'm sold.
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  • Easy meal in a flash.

    SPC Sneaky Veg is a wonderful staple in our pantry. Simply grab a tin and in a instant you have a delicious and nutritious meal. Great for breakie, lunch or dinner this one is a winner.

    SPC Aussie and true blue and totally yummy for me and you. Low in sugar and salt and with a sneaky veg included it's a moms delight.
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  • A winter warmer that's delicious and nutritious.

    So we all know it's been a very cold winter, icy cold and biting winds. But this little tin of pure bliss warms up the tummy and satisfies the youngens and me..te he . till dinner. Delicious on warm toast, it's Aussie made and the added sneaky veg is a moms delight.

    OOPPS forgot to mention it's also wonderful for breakie too and will have the children power their way through the morning.
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  • In love with this incredible Aussie product

    This is a winner in our house and is much loved by the kids .... Ok and me!! It tastes really good, and the kids love grating their own portion of cheese over the top of the dish. It is also really good on a pizza base, with stringy mozzarella and some chicken - which I always have cooked and pre packaged in 100g snack size packs in my freezer - oh we also add pineapple xxx
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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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