The 11 Best Bento Boxes For Kids
The perfect solution for kids whose foods can't touch.
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Goodbye stained plastic containers; hello adorable bento boxes. We've got Japan to thank for the invention of these compartmentalized take-out boxes, which date back to the 16th century. They've seen multiple iterations and uses over the past several hundred years, but the design remains largely the same: The segmented containers are meant to hold multiple single servings of food—traditionally rice, veggies, and a protein.
Today, bento boxes are popular for packing lunches, and many brands design the reusable containers especially for kids. You can keep different lunch foods from touching (kid meal prep 101), and they're a win for sustainability. Plus, you've probably spent hours scrolling on TikTok seeing parents making the most adorable lunches in bento boxes and thought, "I can do that." Here are some of our favorites.
Want something that's been vetted by fellow parents? The dishwasher- and microwave-safe Bentgo Bento Box is Amazon's top-selling lunchbox. If sharks don't suit your kids, consider the camouflage, rocket, and mermaid designs.
Get the Bentology Bento Box Insulated Lunch Tote for less than $25, which has everything you need to make lunchtime a success: an insulated lunchbox tote, a bento box set with five leak-proof containers, and a matching ice pack.
PackIt Mod Lunch Bento Food Storage Container
Thanks to the adjustable dividers, you can adjust the size of the four areas of the PackIt Mod Lunch Bento Food Storage Container. So it'll fit a sandwich, chips berries, and a snack one day, and cheese, crackers, nuts, and carrot sticks the next.
Prep Naturals Divided Glass Containers
Freeze 'em, heat 'em up, throw 'em in the dishwasher—the Prep Naturals Divided Glass Containers are so versatile. Older kids who don't care for a theme anymore will love the simplicity.
The LunchBots Stainless Steel Bento Box is nearly indestructible, so your kid can take it camping, on field trips, or just to school for lunch. It's also available with colorful, dotted lids so you can assign a box to every kid in your house.
The stackable Ozazuco 3-In-1 Compartment Bento Box has three levels that each hook together. Packing a lighter meal? You can remove any of the compartments. This set also comes with a fork and spoon and an insulated lunch box.
Jeopace 4-Compartment Kids Bento Box
Smack in the middle of the Jeopace 4-Compartment Kids Bento Box is a (portion-controlled) sauce container for all of your dipping needs.
Flatware tucks into a little, hidden compartment on the roof of the Thousanday Bento Box, so no need for single-use plastic utensils.
This bargain find doesn't skimp on quality—or cute animal designs. Amazon also stocks a bear, deer, and fox version of this box. The lid on the 3 Sprouts Lunch Bento Box is leak-proof, so you don't need to worry about anything spilling on the way to class.
The super compact Wagindd Stacking Bento Box will fit comfortably in any backpack—and the leak-proof design will keep it from spilling all over said backpack.
Omie Bento Lunch Box with Insulated Thermos
The Omie Bento Lunch Box has a leak-proof thermos to keep your soups, noodles, and stir-fries hot without warming up your fruits and veggies. It really is the best of both worlds.
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