11 Best Lunch Boxes Your Kid Won't Be Embarrassed to Carry
No more brown-baggin' it!
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Trying to shove all of your kid's lunch into a brown paper bag is the last thing you want to do before rushing out of the door. On top of being a total waste of money and harmful for the planet, paper bags do absolutely nothing to keep your kid's food cool throughout the day, and are flimsy. From bento boxes to plush insulated bags, we've rounded up the best reusable options that your kid will proudly walk into the lunch room carrying. They may even eat their lunch too!
If your little one is a LEGO lover, get ready to hear some squeals and cheers when you come home with this. Mini mix-and-match LEGO boxes fit right inside the larger lunch box, so it's really more like a bento box. Your kid is sure to steal the show with this one!
If you pack up your kid's lunch bento box-style, consider snatching this insulated sleeve that'll keep your kid's food at a cool, delicious temperature throughout the day. It's also easier to carry, and if (gasp!) your kid drops it while rushing to the lunch room, her grapes won't be rolling down the hallway.
The ultimate first bento! The Yumbox comes in a variety of bright colors and features a removable inner tray that's illustrated with colorful designs to teach your little lunch-muncher about the major food groups. It's also totally fine if you cheat a little as you pack that lunch — just take out the tray!
Your little one will love strutting into the cafeteria with this cute monster buddy. The insulated lunch box is waterproof, easy to clean, and packs a punch of personality! It's also big enough to hold your little one's lunch, snacks, and juice boxes.
Not only does this lunch box have more than 1,000 rave reviews on Amazon, it's also available in 16 different styles, so you can pick the one that matches your kid's personality (or backpack!) perfectly. There is a classic and traditional charm about this lunch box that you'll adore.
Whether you need to freeze it or fold it, this stylish PackIt comes equipped with built-in gel that acts as an insulator so your kid's food won't wilt or get soggy by the time lunch is served. We love that PackIt lunch bags are available in more than 20 different prints, colors, and patterns to fit your little one's individual style.
Many of the childhood cartoon favorites that ruled the ‘90s and early 2000s are stealing the hearts of this generation's kids. Pokemon is still beloved by many, with Pikachu being a forever-adored sidekick. Send your little Ash Ketchum to lunch with his number-one partner by his side.
You know what they say about the color black? It never goes out of style. This simple neoprene lunch bag will hold all of your kid's snacks, lunch, drinks, and containers while also keeping their food at a delectable temperature.
The sleek, simple design makes it perfect for the kid who’s not
interested in all the bells and whistles and appreciates simplicity.
We're obsessed with this basic, eco-friendly lunch bag that carries a bit of boldness and dry humor along with the PB&J. Your kid will love the simplicity of it — and get a kick out of it, too. Plus, you'll love not wasting all those brown bags!
Write your kid's name, leave a sweet reminder, or just flip the colored sequins back and forth; this lunchbox is packed full of personality thanks to the reversible sequins material that covers the front. Your child will most definitely be the queen of the cafeteria.
Does your little one get the heebie-jeebies at the thought of their food touching the lunchroom table? Rightfully so! The FlatBox lunch bag is honestly genius. It unzips on each side to lay out as a flat mat for mealtime. The neoprene fabric is easy to wipe clean and is super lightweight.
