20 of the best lunch boxes and drink bottles to pack for school
Because nobody has time for squashed sandwiches!
With kids in the second half of the school year, it’s time to think about lunches and what we can do to make sure that they get eaten!
Finding nutritious foods that they like to eat is one thing, getting them to eat it as school is quite another.
Getting it there, fresh, unsquished and as looking as appetising as it did when you packed it is key.
Fortunately, we found some of the best products around to make that happen and we’ve linked them for you in the gallery below …
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10 of the best lunch boxes for school kids
Clevamama 8 Hour Food Flask, RRP $27.95
Keeps food hot or cold for up to 8 hours. Double wall insulation for maximum temperature retention. Holds up to 240mL, with extra wide mouth for easy fill. Made with food grade, shatter proof stainless steel.
Clevamama Travel Container – Stackable Formula & Food Container, RRP $10
Three stackable portion containers suitable for food & formula, with extra lid for single portion sizes and easy pour spout. BPA free.
Dishwasher & steriliser safe.
Thermos FUNtainer Vacuum Insulated Food Jar, 290ml, RRP $31.95
Featuring a kid-proof design, the FUNtainer’s durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear.
Extra wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from and clean, the FUNtainer keeps hot up to 5 hours or cold up to 7 hours.
Thermos F5000PU6 Funtainer Purple Food Storage System, 8-Piece Set, RRP $50.43
This functional Food Storage System allows you to pack a variety of foods in one handy box.
Includes a food jar with screw toplid, a condiment jar with snap lid and 2 dividers to keep snacks fresh and separated for a busy day at school.
Decor Go Lunch Box Oblong 800ml, RRP $11.95
Featuring a clever click and stack design, these containers click and stack together in multiple configurations to create your own customised lunch and snack system! Perfect for vegetable sticks, sliced fruit, crackers and cheese, yoghurt and more.
Monbento Tresor Kids Lunch Box, RRP $54.95
The Monbento MB Tresor Lunchbox is the perfect way to give the kids a fulfilling lunch or snack, any time of the day. Complete with different compartments for perfect food separation so that every meal or snack can be safely separated during adventures.
Prince Lionheart Bentomal To Go Lunchbox, RRP $29.95
School lunches just got a whole lot cuter! These adorable Bentomals (bento animal) somehow make the lunch-packing task more fun for parents, and the eating task more exciting for kids. Bon appetit!
Little Renegade Insulated Lunch Box RRP $39.95
Little Renegade lunch bags are a nice roomy insulated bag. You can fit the entire Yumbox range inside including the Tapas, the largest size. Included with the bag is a large icepack that keeps things cool all day long. The icepack stays contained in the separate mesh zip sections and also includes a dry sleeve to reduce condensation.
These bags are made from a durable canvas exterior with an aluminium internal lining with extra padding and an internal mesh pocket for small snacks.
There is an internal and external name tag pocket, 4 rubber feet to prevent the base of the bag from coming into contact with the dirty ground and a carry handle.
They’re nice and easy to clean at the end of everyday adventures.
New season, new colours Yumbox RRP $44.95
Customers asked and Yumbox answered – there are four new colours in the 2020 back-to-school range including Lila purple, Sunburst yellow, Stardust pink and Nevis blue. Yumbox bento lunchboxes are perfect for tapas-style school lunches, toddler meals, snacks and adult lunches too as they come in four sizes.
Appetito Banana Protector Saver RRP
$9.95
Nobody has time for a squished banana in the bottom of the bag and all over the day’s worksheet’s, right? This clever contraption from Name My Stuff means that your little one can take a nutrient filled snack to school, without the mush!
10 of the best drink bottles for school kids
Tommee Tippee Weighted Straw Cup 240mL, RRP $13.95
This intuitive weighted straw allows for easy drinking from any angle as the straw moves with gravity to where the liquid is.
The silicone straw is made from food grade silicone and is BPA free.
The cup also comes with a Non-Spill, Non-Leak valve ensuring the cup won’t leak being transported in bags.
Easy grip handles help encourage independent drinking in babies.
FUNtainer Vacuum Insulated 355ml Drink Bottle, RRP $32.95
This kid-proof design made from durable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear!
The Thermos vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention, keeps cold up to 12 hours.
The Good Brand Large Insulated Drink Bottle 709ml, RRP $49.95
This insulated drink bottle is made using stainless steel, so it maintains the temperature of your beverage for hours and keeps it tasting great!
Plus you can help save our rivers, oceans, and marine life by reducing single-use plastic waste.
Joseph Joseph Loop Water Bottle, 500ml, RRP $49.95
The striking design of this water bottle makes it easy to carry but also provides a unique place to keep the lid, either whilst drinking or when stored in a cupboard.
Made from double-walled, vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel with a heat-reflecting copper layer, it keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours and remains condensation-free in your bag.
Thermos Vacuum Insulated Hydration Bottle, 770ml, RRP $59.95
The hygienic screw top lid and mouthpiece on the Hydration Bottle is easy to use and is leak-proof when closed. The built in carry-loop is convenient to hold and can be attached to a bag or backpack for easy access.
Thermos vacuum insulation technology will keep your drinks cold and fresh for up to 18 hours.
Frank Green Neon Ceramic Reusable Drink Bottle 1L, RRP $59.95
The award-winning Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Bottles are not just beautiful, they maintain the temperature of your beverage for hours and keep it tasting great – no nasty metallic flavour here.
PUMA Training Silicone Drink Bottle In Sunset Pink, RRP $15.00
Perfect for sporty kids! Quench their thirst with this handy water bottle from PUMA Training.
Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 20 oz (592ml) with Café Cap, RRP $69.95
This vacuum insulated TKWide bottle was designed with versatility and portability in mind, to create the best water bottle, sport bottle and insulated cup in one package!
Featuring a TK Closure™ internal thread design with smooth, rounded lip for comfortable drinking and easy cleaning. Comes with the leak proof Café Cap with easy-carry swivel loop.
Cheeki Drink Bottles RRP $12.95 – $39.95
- Choose between single wall vacuum insulation (light to carry) or Double walled (keeps liquid cold for 24 hours)
- Recommended for adults, active teens and kids
options for 500ml or 600ml - Choose from Cheeki’s exclusive Silicone Shield™ that wraps around the lid’s base to ensure drinking water never comes into contact with plastic
- Or choose the Tri-Tech™ Sports lid which means the bottle is leak-proof when twisted to marked X position
- Durable stainless steel and lid with a silicone seal – long lasting
- Replacement or additional lids available
- Food safe materials that are BPA and toxin free
- Recommended to hand wash only
- Designed in Australia
Personalised Mini and Original MontiiCo stainless steel bottles
RRP $23.95
The double walled stainless steel Montiico bottle keeps cold up to 24 hours, meaning your little can have a cool refreshing drink all day long.
This is great bottle for all age groups and with a pop up sports lid making it easy to drink from.
