The Best School Lunch Boxes

The Best School Lunch Boxes

I may have a bit of a lunch box obsession… {haha} I’m always on the hunt for the best school lunch boxes for my kids and husband. I pack lunches and snacks for the boys and breakfast and lunch for my husband, so I’m using many boxes every day. Today I thought I’d share my favorites from the past few years and what has held up for us. Please let me know if you have a favorite as well!! While I’ve tried many kinds, you will notice I have a favorite brand as you read through my picks!

I bought this lunch box for the kids, but I use if more for my husband. Made by Sistema, tt’s really just too big for the kids. I love the three openings on the top though and the big bottom pocket. The lid is removable so when my husband has to heat up his main meal, he takes off the top and keeps his veggies and fruit out of the micro. This has also held up really well and we’ve had this particular box for 2 years, although it’s not used daily. We had another one that the hinge did break from taking off the lid so much. A great option for larger lunches. Buy it <<<HERE>>>

Also from Sistema, these are more like snack boxes, but I cannot recommend them enough!!! We have had the one on the left for 4 years and the one on the right for 3, used every day during the school year, and they still look and work perfectly! Two small sections, these are perfect for snacks… We will be using these again this year and hoping they continue to go strong. Buy them <<<HERE>>> I’ve also seen these at Old Navy, which is handy! This has the Sistema Klip it sides with are easy for kids to use, but seal the box very well. 

I got this bento style box from Pottern Barn kids and it held up great for the whole school year. PROS: I like all the little spaces and the lid closes easily. Durable.  CONS: too many spaces for me really. I send a sandwich a couple sides, I’m not a true bento packer {ha!}

Of all the ones I have bought and tried this box {also by Sistema} is the one I pull out the most. It’s the perfect size for a sandwich, fruit and veg, my go to simple lunch. Not too big and not too small it worked great in KG and 1st grade for my son. Eventually it may be too small, but for not its perfect. The two little side compartments are great for fruit and veg, although sometimes I remove the green lids to fit more in. They slide on and off easily and I love the option of both. Comes in lots of colors.. I just bought two more this summer {haha!} Buy it <<<HERE>>> This has the Sistema Klip it sides with are easy for kids to use, but seal the box very well.

This is one I bought for myself, but have used it for all the family members at one time or another. It’s a salad box with built in fork and knife and a big main bottom space. The top tray is removable and has spaces for salad toppings. We’ve used it for all sorts of foods, but it has been a great option to have. Also by Sistema buy it <<<HERE>>> This has the Sistema Klip it sides with are easy for kids to use, but seal the box very well. Okay, moving to other brands.. This dressing bottle is perfect for all types of dips and dressings. I use it for soy sauce when I send my son sushi, or ketchup with a burger. My husband takes a lot of salads and its great for dressings too. I got this one at Walmart, but you can buy it <<HERE>>

This was a new box to me last year. I loved that it collapses down for storage as we don’t have a lot of space. It’s made from flexible silicone.  It also comes with a spork and a little spot for dip {which is too small for any real purpose} The three places are a great size and I have used this for both my son and husband. The lid has 4 clips to attach and our only issue was that one clip partially cam loose. It’s still attached and works fine and we have two of these, the other hasn’t had an issue. Great for storage as it collapses to under an inch. Buy it <<HERE>>

And my newest lunch box in our collection… This ultra slim, three compartment, leak proof box has been great. I love the portions it holds and the fact that it can hold liquid just fine. The clips are a bit hard for my son to open, but that’s my only real complaint. We have three and they store so easily, taking up hardly any room. We only used for half the school year, but the box seems sturdy and durable so far.  They do not fit in the cheap kids lunch box holder I bought my boys for Christmas last year so stay tuned for the free lunch bag pattern I’ll be sharing soon to use with this box… you can buy these <<HERE>>

So that’s my take on the best school lunch boxes… I should mention that are reasonably priced.. I’ve seen some I would like to try, but just can pay so much for a lunch box. Let me know your favorites!!!

Here are a few other fabulous Back to School posts also going up today!!

Personalized Clipboards – Happy Go Lucky

Back to School Homework Station – Laura Kelly

Back To School Prep Checklist {FREE PRINTABLE} – Mary Organizes

Salad Containers Review – Andrea’s Notebook

Back to School Kitchen Organization – blue i style Blog