Your little one’s school lunch is about to get a whole lot more exciting thanks to the latest reusable lunch boxes and bags. Available in fun shapes (LEGO!), colorful patterns (dinosaurs!) and dazzling designs (sequins!), these cool insulated carriers are roomy enough to hold sandwiches and snacks, easy to clean and also help reduce waste. We’ve rounded up 10 favorites that really pack a punch and will have your kids dying to dig in.
Spencer Bento Box
Spencer Bento Box
This bento box comes in a rainbow of colors and makes the perfect back-to-school accessory. Bonus: It features a compartmental design that eliminates the need for wasteful plastic bags or separate plastic containers. ($17, potterybarnkids.com)
plus sign lunch box
Plus Sign Lunch Box
This durable, stylish lunch box makes a great addition (get it?) to your child’s school gear. Besides a spacious main compartment, there’s also a mesh water bottle holder on the side and a front zip pocket for storing small snacks, utensils or napkins. ($22, crateandbarrel.com)
Flip Sequin Lunch Box
Flip Sequin Lunch Box
Your daughter's personality will really shine through with this dazzling lunch box. She can flip the sequins from pink to silver with a simple swipe of the hand or get creative and combine them for a super-cool design. ($15, childrensplace.com)
Skip Hop Giraffe Zoo Lunchie
Skip Hop Giraffe Zoo Lunchie
Please feed the animals! The insulated Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie is available in an arkload of adorable styles — including a butterfly, elephant and even a unicorn — and includes a top handle that can be clipped onto a backpack to keep everything in one place. . ($15, bedbathandbeyond.com)
Wildkin Mermaid Lunch Box
Wildkin Mermaid Lunch Box
This mermaid lunch box is not only cute but also great for students who need extra room in their backpacks — when empty, it folds completely flat! Pair with reusable zipper bags to eliminate waste while saving space. ($25, overstock.com)
Under Armour Lunch Box
Under Armour Lunch Box
Under Armour partnered with Thermos to create this lunch box that looks cool and keeps food even cooler, thanks to its IsoTec™ foam insulation. Don’t be surprised if Dad tries to keep this one for himself!. ($28, underarmour.com)
Packit Classic Lunch Box
Packit Classic Lunch Box
Getting everyone out the door in the morning can be stressful.The freezer-safe Packit lunch box makes things a little easier, thanks to its large zip opening that allows for quick top-load packing. t Plus the buckle handle attaches to backpacks, so there’s no more worrying about lunch bags being left behind.($20, bedbathandbeyond.com)
LEGO Lunch Box
LEGO Lunch Box
If your child can’t get enough of her LEGOs at home, then let her bring her favorite toy to school. Everything is awesome about this hard-sided, brick-shaped lunch box, which guarantees that sandwiches won’t get squashed — and that fellow LEGO enthusiasts will be jealous. ($19, jet.com)
Jacki Designs Insulated Lunch Box
Jacki Designs Insulated Lunch Box
Boring lunches will become extinct when they’re packed in this fun bag, which features a colorful dino design. Its mesh side pocket is perfect for storing drinks while the spacious insulated interior keeps food cool for oh… about an ice age. Plus the top handle and detachable shoulder strap make it easy to tote to and from school. ($24, walmart.com)
Mackenzie Construction Lunch Bag
Mackenzie Construction Lunch Bag
Kids obsessed with trucks (aren’t they all?) will love the rugged Mackenzie lunch bag, which is designed to hold Pottery Barn’s Spencer bento boxes and storage containers. As an added bonus, you can personalize the lunch box with your child’s name so you don’t have to worry about it not coming home. ($23+, potterybarnkids.com)
