10 Kids’ Lunchboxes That Parents Will Also Love, From Thermal To Microwave-Safe

Making healthy food for kids doesn’t feel quite as daunting these days, with plenty of easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans available online.

Only after having a baby did I start to dive into the importance of nutrition and wanting to give him the best with meals I personally cooked for him. And what makes the process more fun and satisfying for me is using the best equipment that helps with meal prep, cooking, serving and storage — such as pots, storage containers and lunchboxes.

With these convenient lunchboxes and lunch bags, easily pack nutritious meals for your children to enjoy when they’re out and about — they’ll love the cute designs too!

Best Lunchboxes

Best Lunchbox With Removable Snack Boxes

Amuse Rikko Kid’s Lunchbox

Key Features:
- Divider plus two snack boxes
- Leakproof design
- Separate snack boxes available for purchase

The Amuse Rikko Kid’s Lunchbox is perfect for kids who prefer their food to be separated, such as fruits in a fruit container, mains in one section, and perhaps yoghurt in the other container.

You can opt to leave out the snack boxes and use the main lunchbox with the built-in divider as is too, making this lunchbox a pretty versatile pick for different meal or snack combinations.

It comes in a variety of colours, and you can purchase more snack containers separately for more convenient meal preparation!

How much: From $26.76

Best Microwave-Safe Lunchbox

Mushie x Frigg Lunchbox

Key Features:
- 100% BPA, BPS, PVC, Phthalate-free
- Snap lock lid with tight seal
- Dishwasher and microwave-safe

Available in five beautiful colours, Blush, Cloud, Ivory, Sage and Smoke, the Mushie x Frigg Lunchbox is a great option for something simple that does it all.

It’s aesthetically designed with a fork and spoon and three sections to put different food in, from fruits to rice and more. We also love how it’s microwave-safe, making it easy to heat food up if needed, and the snap-lock lid ensures that there won’t be leakage, too.

How much: From $31.92

Best Lunchbox For Teething Babies

Bbox Snackbox

Key Features:
- Leakproof sections
- Removable seals for easy cleaning
- Freezer-safe

Great for parents with younger children aged four months and up, this BPA-free Bbox Snackbox is especially perfect for teething babies with its smaller capacity.

The leakproof sections can hold anything from purées to porridge, and there’s a section with an expandable top to fit fruits or baby crackers.

The removable seals are particularly great for ensuring that the snackbox gets a thorough clean, and it comes in a variety of colours to choose from.

How much: From $16.90

Best Lunchbox With Stainless Steel Utensils

Munchkin Lunch Bento Box with Stainless Steel Utensils

Key Features:
- BPA-free
- Five food sections
- Stainless steel utensils

Love giving your child a good variety of food for every meal? “Designed to fit small hands and small portions”, this Munchkin Lunch Bento Box has five different sections to hold different foods, from fruits to rice, and even juice boxes.

We really like the stainless steel utensils that come with the lunchbox, and the strap that makes it easy for your child to carry around.

How much: From $29.90

Best Stainless Steel Lunchbox

Skater Cinnamoroll Stainless Steel Lunchbox

Key Features:
- Stainless steel design
- Thermal insulation
- Built-in stainless steel utensils

For parents who are particularly concerned about plastic coming into contact with the food your child consumes, the Skater Cinnamoroll Stainless Steel Lunchbox is a good option to consider.

It has a main section with a removable secondary basket layer to keep fruits or snacks separate from the main meal, and comes with stainless steel utensils too.

It has excellent heat and cold preservation to keep food warm or fresh, and the generous 970ml capacity makes this suitable for older kids with bigger appetites.

How much: From $35.43

Best Affordable Thermal Lunchbox

Miffy Stainless Steel Lunch Box

Key Features:
- Stainless steel design
- Leakproof
- Thermal insulation

One for the Miffy fans (or those who just love cutesy designs), the Miffy Stainless Steel Lunch Box is an adorable choice that comes with two sections. It can be used as a single-layered lunchbox with the standalone main container, or a double-layered lunchbox with the removable section included.

It’s leakproof and provides thermal insulation to keep food warm, making it suitable for babies, children and even adults. It also comes with a spoon, so you don’t have to worry about bringing along more utensils.

PS: Matching Miffy lunch bags are available for purchase too!

How much: From $15.72

Best Lunch Bags

Best Lunch Bag With Built-In Nametag

Trixie Thermal Lunch Bag

Key Features:
- Thermal insulation
- Waterproof
- Fits a lunchbox and water bottle 

Keep your child’s lunch warm or cold with this Trixie Thermal Lunch Bag from Motherswork. Available in three designs, Mrs Unicorn, Mr Shark, and Mr Triceratops, the playfully designed lunch bags are also waterproof with a water-repellent coating.

It’s spacious enough to fit both a lunchbox and a water bottle, and one useful feature is the built-in nametag in the lunchbag, great for nametagging your child’s belongings so they don’t get lost.

How much: From $42.90

Best Machine-Washable Lunch Bag

Camtop Kids Lunch Bag

Key Features:
- BPA-free
- Thermal insulation
- Waterproof and machine-washable

Made with durable Oxford fabric, the Camtop Kids Lunch Bag has a spacious main compartment that can easily hold lunchboxes of different sizes. The thermal insulation will ensure your child’s food stays fresh until it’s time to eat, and there’s even a mesh panel under the lid to keep snacks separate or slip in an ice pack to keep things cold.

It’s intentionally designed with machine-washable materials and an easy-wipe interior, so any accidental spills or food stains can be easily cleaned. 

How much: From $19.29

Best Affordable Lunch Bag

LocknLock Thermal Handheld Lunch Bag

Key Features:
- Flat carry design
- Thermal insulation
- Waterproof

The LocknLock Thermal Handheld Lunch Bag is dirt and stain-resistant with a flat carry design and a handle for children to easily carry their lunch to school without tipping it over. It has a large capacity, so you can fit different things within, including a lunch box, water bottle, fruits, snacks and more.

Choose from two colours, pink or blue - this lunchbag is very affordable too, making it good for those looking for something on a budget.

How much: From $6.87

Best Large and Versatile Lunch Bag

Bbox Insulated Lunchbag

Key Features:
- Machine-washable
- Thermal insulation
- Inner mesh pocket

For something a little more versatile, this Bbox Insulated Lunchbag has a 5L capacity and is sizable enough to fit anything your child might need for the day.

It features flexible sides to fit different lunchboxes and snack containers, and a big inner mesh pocket for snacks or ice packs. It’s also machine-washable, so you can effortlessly toss it into the washing machine to give it a thorough clean when needed. 

How much: From $39.90