As Mums it’s important to all of us that our children are happy and healthy. As Mums we also know that sometimes busy kids on the go may need a little extra support …
Which is why we’re so pleased to bring you the Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 and Swisse Kids Probiotic Product Review!
Developed by Swisse Wellness, a leading wellness brand with a mission to help people live healthier & happier lives, the Swisse Kids range is sugar free, tooth friendly, great tasting, and is tailored for growing children.
Busy lifestyles and not-so-great eating habits can lead to gaps in our kids’ nutritional intake. The Swisse Kids Health range helps fill these gaps and assist in energy production.
The Swisse Kids Range is available nationally – online via Swisse.com, in Coles, Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Terry White Chemmart, and all good community pharmacies.
In the Swisse Kids Product Review, we’ll be sending mums all over Australia a special package containing the following products from the Swisse Kids range:
Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 is important for growing kids:
A milkshake flavoured burstlet!
Infants and children experience more growth in the first years of life than any other life stage and so keeping bones and teeth healthy is important.
Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 has a natural berry flavour that tastes just like a milkshake, and is tooth friendly.
Swisse Kids Probiotic is the best option for improving gut health and promoting good digestion:
An easy chewable tablet!
Swisse Kids Probiotic is a premium quality, sugar free, tooth friendly formula containing a combination of probiotic strains to support gastrointestinal health and healthy immune function in children.
MoM Members are trialling Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 and Swisse Kids Probiotic right now…
Mums have now been selected to trial Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 & Swisse Kids Probiotic, we’ve asked them to try these out at home and then visit this page to give us their review & rating!
You can see what they have to say after trialling in the reviews below…
Little Miss is still loving her vitamins. She has them daily and constantly asks if she can have more. She knows that they are good for her but the flavour is the big winner in her eyes.
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Since trialling the calcium+d3 and probiotics my child doesn't forget to tell me i need to give them to her. She reminds me on a daily basis which helps as i tend to forget being a busy mum. I'm glad i can give my child the boost she needs in her diet plus giving her something she likes. Happy child happy mummy ????
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After trying the d3 calcium in water, on cereal I eventually handed one to my 2 year old which much hesitation as the bottle suggests otherwise. Much to my surprise she gobbled it up and asked for more. She then cried at not getting more. The probiotic were a hit from day one, d3 took some convincing but perseverance pays off.
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My child insists on having more but i tell her, only one of each a day. Then she frowns and gives me the sad face... As long as these are good for the children and they want it, I'm happy to give it to them as it makes it a whole lot easier to get some good nutrients in their diet without them even knowing. Thumbs up.
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My three children love both of these products! My 6 year old asks for the "chewy" and "crunchy" lollies as soon as dinner finishes! They do not forget to take these and they always ask for their vitamins! We have tried others and couldn't get them to take them! Definitely a winner!
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The Swisse products arrived and I was a bit dubious how they would be received given the picture shown of what Miss 2 and Miss 4 have been having (basically a gummy lolly). I was pleasantly surprised when they both gobbled them up, said they were "yummy" (chewable tablet) and asked for more! Unfortunately the calcium D3 were not as well received so I'll write another review specifically on that product. Day 1, new vitamin = success!
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My youngest has for a lengthly period of time toddler diarrhea. Gluten allergy, worms and infections were ruled out by the gastroenterologist, her bloods were ok as well. We then decided to try her on a diary free diet and since we added Swisse probiotics daily we finally have wishful result !
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They love them by themselves no need to add them to anything. I love that I know that I am taking care of their bones whilst they think they are having a treat!
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I give my kids swiss brand probotics tablets, I used to give them powedered version but we don't use it as the kids say they can taste it. since my kids is also fussy with liquid, theres nothing I could put the powder in. the tablets is better, my kids are 9 and 11 so they are able to swallow the whole.
they also have multivitamins chewable. it took my kids a long time to get used to the taste, they weren't keen but its either that or liquid version. they both have 2 chewables to get it over done with.
I trust this brand to help out what my children may be missing out on.
I wouldn't stop using this brand.
just the flavour taste my kids are fussy in, I normally just tell them to stuck it up :)
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Two weeks later and results are great from Vitamin D
My son definitely has more energy, and not as tired, I really believe it has made a difference having the Vitamin d. a must for winter when you don't get the kids outdoors enough.
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Thought I would update.. It has been a few weeks since starting these and they are still a big hit. Little miss is loving them, no reminders from me to take them she does it without prompting. She also has made sure there are some at Daddy’s house so she does not miss a day. As for health benefits I definitely think the probiotic is working, she used to intermittently get reflux especially after dairy, no longer an issue!! Definitely on our purchase again list.
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My youngest has for a lengthly period of time toddler diarrhea. Gluten allergy, worms and infections were ruled out by the gastroenterologist, her bloods were ok as well. We then decided to try her on a diary free diet and since we added Swisse probiotics daily we finally have wishful result !
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after trialing both tablets miss 5 wasnt a huge fun, but miss 3 loved them. miss 5 didnt like the taste of the tablets but liked the texture, whilst miss 3 loved her tablets each night. overall i wouldnt buy them again just as i prefer an all in 1 tablet rather then individual ones
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Initially the attitude the kids took was not more tablets to take. The first day they screwed their noses up but that soon changed. Now they make sure I give them to them every day. I'm sure they watch the clock. No more colds or sore tummies since they started taking these. The fact they don't contain sugar I definitely recommend them
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My daughter asks for her "lolly" every day and loves it. I sincerely feel she has advanced in lots of ways - shes certainly had less daycare caught illnesses this year. I started her on these as I had read that looking after the gut and giving probiotics helps with brain development. I'm sure this coincided with her starting to talk more (she was delayed at most milestones due to being in a harness until she was 9 months old).
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To me vitamins are important part of everyday living People live such a busy life style these days and maybe miss a meal every now and again so vitamins may supplement this. With a lot of vitamins these days behing sugar free this is also a healthy benefit.
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My child did not like the taste of these at all. He tried them a few times but as a 10 year old I was not about to force him to take anything he didn't like and the point of a review is to the get the honest opinion. He likes the other ones and while the tablets are good for him I am not going to force him to have something he doesn't like, I will compensate for the goodness of the tablets in other ways
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My child loved the taste of the Kids Probiotic and is still quite happy to take them and his stomach is very good from them as he as had problems in the past so I will continue with them. I like the brand and I believe in Probiotics so I am glad he likes them as he as had problems with his stomach and so far has not experienced any since he has been taking them
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I am thankful to be able to trial these 2 vitamins but not 100% sold on them.
No.1 negative is that it comes in a bottle that my 6 year van easily open and since he likes the taste he is tempted to eat more than the recommended daily dose (yes, you do need to keep it out of reach but it would be handy if the lid was made childproof). My 9 year old daughter hated the taste and refused to have it after day 1.
Not sure if I would pay money for this product.
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So after 3 weeks now of trying the Swisse probiotic and calcium+ D3, I’ve noticed a few things. Firstly, getting into routine of taking them seems to be key. My toddler is used to adding both to his breaky now. Though he seems to be a bit clued on now to the fact that they aren’t lollies!!! I think that he really needs the supplement in his diet even though I try to keep his meals balanced, he gets fussy (like a lot of toddlers??!!!) and so I feel really happy I can offer a bit more of a boost through a brand I trust. Personally I’ve used Swisse during pregnancy and I find them really great quality!
My toddler hasn’t been unwell since taking the Swisse supplements and his tummy has actually been a lot better. He can struggle with constipation but we’ve had no issues in that department since taking them. We will continue with both of the Swisse products and I seriously recommend other mums to try them!
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Little Miss is still loving her vitamins. She has them daily and constantly asks if she can have more. She knows that they are good for her but the flavour is the big winner in her eyes.
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I would love give a better review of this. I kept trying, but as it goes with toddlers, some days she liked it, and others she just spat it out and practically clawed it off her tongue (not joking).
The probiotic was a lot more successful than the Calcium + D3, but even that wasn't a hit some days. My daughter LOVES (LOVES LOVES) her Greek Yoghurt, so I was never that concerned for that, but I hoped she would get benefits from the calcium + D3. I found I had to put it into things such as her yoghurt and/or smoothies to get her to take it.
I will say, I love that these are sugar free and are very easy to mix into food for smaller children. I've liked Swisse adult vitamins, so I will keep an eye out now for the kids range to help where my miss is lacking,.
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Ok. So I don't normally accept defeat but on this I must concede!!! The white flag has been raised.
So I wish I had a video of my devastating surrender but I shall have to try and put this loss into words.
My plan failed! EPICALLY!!! I thought for sure I could sneak the Squishy, squashy pops into the bottles undetected but alas I was thwarted by the consistency. Secondly my photo demonstrates a bottle after 2 runs through the dishwasher. This stuff is tough!!! It won't come off easily so bottle hiding is no longer an option.
My third and final battle was a tough one and most devastating in its losses. Mr Fuss again is refusing both types but my ray of hope has been going strong until....
"Mummy Little Miss just vomited!!"
Indeed there was strawberry fizz everywhere!!! She hadn't thrown up but chewed up and spat the whole Probiotic all over the patio with a mother's most dreaded words "Don't like it". Just like that she was done! No more!
I'm sorry MoMs I have failed but I have given an honest account of our trial with Swisse.
One thing I will add before closing this mission is that her tummy was more settled, less gassy and her movements more soft and movey so they definately were helping her.
My suggestion to the Lovely people at Swisse is make a version of both that will slip under the radar in a bottle and we will be your first testers again (especially for a Probiotic it really helped!!). They do help but for my munchkins it was the delivery that let down the science.
So I am passing the mission to friends and will report is she succeeds with her 4 where I have failed you!
Sugar Free Reviewee signing off!
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Ok so I tried to video my mission and send this way but Ive been thwarted by my lack of 'training'. The mission I chose to accept was testing Swiss Probiotic and Calcium +D with my kids.
Review 1 was a success!!
Since then....
Little Miss has been happy to have a Strawberry Fizzer everyday. But Mr Fussy has now decided that that the Squishy Sqashy Pop is now a weapon of 'tasteyucktion' and will not try it at all. So this Mum got creative and attempt the bottle stash. I added the calcium to their bottles hoping they wouldn't notice but the liquid wouldn't dissolve in and it plugged the teat!!! Plus it left stuff on the inside which you can see (cocoa added for effect). I hope it comes off!!!
So back to the drawing board....
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Swisse Kids Range - the perfect way to keep them healthy!
My husband and I try to lead by example and live a healthy life. We practise eating clean, exercising and taking daily vitamins to help our bodies and minds perform at their peak. Therefore it is a no-brainer that our two year old son should also be eating healthy and exercising... but our son is a REALLY fussy eater and being a headstrong and stubborn little man means sometimes we are just lucky that he even eats! When I discovered the new Swisse Kids Probiotic and Swisse Kids Calcium + D3, I was only too pleased to give them a go and see what his thoughts were. The packaging and product presentation is appealing and easy to distinguish on pharmacy shelves. I absolutely love how this probiotic does not require refrigeration which meant that we were able to pack it with us on our family weekend down south to ensure our son's immune system was at its best. While I loved Calcium + D3 and Probiotic formula's berry/strawberry flavour (which is sugar-free by the way), they are WAY too sweet and so my son would only suck on them, rather than chewing them and my husband refused to eat one whole as well. I tried them myself and while I consumed them fully, I also found the flavour was waaaay too sweet for me. I also find that the Calcium + D3 capsule casing (which protects a gooey berry-flavoured liquid within) was really and hard to break down/swallow. My toddler also seems to experience this because we would both bite the capsule open and suck out the contents. Overall the Swisse Kids range is a fantastic concept and a great way to encourage children to stay healthy, however these new products need a little perfecting in order to help them sell and for children to fully love and embrace them.
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I used the calcium+D3 liquod capsules yesterday and found ot reaply easy to dispense and mix in with my toddler's food. He didn't notice the taste and the capsules came in a handy pod to break. I like that it is sugar free as I often worry about hpw muxh artificial flavouring and sugars a lot of kids products have. Haven't used it lomg enpugh to see the effects. All in all not a bad vitamin.
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Gave my toddler some of the probiotics to chew on and he finished it and begged me for more! no more having to hide it in food! Great progress.
The only sigguestion I habe is for some 2 year olds you might like to make it dissolvable in the mouth rather than cjewable so its a little easier. All in all doing well.
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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.
6:50 pm
More Please!!
1:49 pm
It's in the Swiss
11:02 pm
"They're yummy! More"
2:08 pm
Great
10:48 pm
Calcium+D3, & probiotics in a bottle
8:33 pm
Vita boost
12:32 am
Healthy choices the kids ask for!
9:58 pm
Probiotic is a winner
8:52 am
My girlie signs more everytime :)
10:36 pm
Kids Calcium Yum!
They love them by themselves no need to add them to anything. I love that I know that I am taking care of their bones whilst they think they are having a treat!
8:06 pm
Great product but my son wouldnt eat them
12:44 pm
fussy easters
they also have multivitamins chewable. it took my kids a long time to get used to the taste, they weren't keen but its either that or liquid version. they both have 2 chewables to get it over done with.
I trust this brand to help out what my children may be missing out on.
I wouldn't stop using this brand.
just the flavour taste my kids are fussy in, I normally just tell them to stuck it up :)
2:58 am
Two weeks later and results are great from Vitamin D
4:45 pm
Still a big hit
8:52 am
My girlie signs more everytime :)
2:21 pm
overall thoughts
3:59 pm
Better behaviour with kids
9:30 pm
Swisse Kids Probiotic is a great product
5:33 pm
I healthy
8:02 pm
Kids Calcium plus D3
7:55 pm
Kids Probiotic
6:21 pm
Not sure if I would recommend it
No.1 negative is that it comes in a bottle that my 6 year van easily open and since he likes the taste he is tempted to eat more than the recommended daily dose (yes, you do need to keep it out of reach but it would be handy if the lid was made childproof). My 9 year old daughter hated the taste and refused to have it after day 1.
Not sure if I would pay money for this product.
11:59 am
Three weeks into adding to toddler’s diet
My toddler hasn’t been unwell since taking the Swisse supplements and his tummy has actually been a lot better. He can struggle with constipation but we’ve had no issues in that department since taking them. We will continue with both of the Swisse products and I seriously recommend other mums to try them!
6:50 pm
More Please!!
7:52 pm
Typical toddler - hit and miss
The probiotic was a lot more successful than the Calcium + D3, but even that wasn't a hit some days. My daughter LOVES (LOVES LOVES) her Greek Yoghurt, so I was never that concerned for that, but I hoped she would get benefits from the calcium + D3. I found I had to put it into things such as her yoghurt and/or smoothies to get her to take it.
I will say, I love that these are sugar free and are very easy to mix into food for smaller children. I've liked Swisse adult vitamins, so I will keep an eye out now for the kids range to help where my miss is lacking,.
8:42 am
Sugar Free Reviewee #3 Mission Fail!!
So I wish I had a video of my devastating surrender but I shall have to try and put this loss into words.
My plan failed! EPICALLY!!! I thought for sure I could sneak the Squishy, squashy pops into the bottles undetected but alas I was thwarted by the consistency. Secondly my photo demonstrates a bottle after 2 runs through the dishwasher. This stuff is tough!!! It won't come off easily so bottle hiding is no longer an option.
My third and final battle was a tough one and most devastating in its losses. Mr Fuss again is refusing both types but my ray of hope has been going strong until....
"Mummy Little Miss just vomited!!"
Indeed there was strawberry fizz everywhere!!! She hadn't thrown up but chewed up and spat the whole Probiotic all over the patio with a mother's most dreaded words "Don't like it". Just like that she was done! No more!
I'm sorry MoMs I have failed but I have given an honest account of our trial with Swisse.
One thing I will add before closing this mission is that her tummy was more settled, less gassy and her movements more soft and movey so they definately were helping her.
My suggestion to the Lovely people at Swisse is make a version of both that will slip under the radar in a bottle and we will be your first testers again (especially for a Probiotic it really helped!!). They do help but for my munchkins it was the delivery that let down the science.
So I am passing the mission to friends and will report is she succeeds with her 4 where I have failed you!
Sugar Free Reviewee signing off!
8:23 am
Sugar Free Review #2
Review 1 was a success!!
Since then....
Little Miss has been happy to have a Strawberry Fizzer everyday. But Mr Fussy has now decided that that the Squishy Sqashy Pop is now a weapon of 'tasteyucktion' and will not try it at all. So this Mum got creative and attempt the bottle stash. I added the calcium to their bottles hoping they wouldn't notice but the liquid wouldn't dissolve in and it plugged the teat!!! Plus it left stuff on the inside which you can see (cocoa added for effect). I hope it comes off!!!
So back to the drawing board....
12:20 am
Swisse Kids Range - the perfect way to keep them healthy!
11:47 pm
Easy to dispense
11:43 pm
he tried it and asked for more!
The only sigguestion I habe is for some 2 year olds you might like to make it dissolvable in the mouth rather than cjewable so its a little easier. All in all doing well.
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