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Lunch Boxes My Kids Actually Use 🍱
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I got tired of buying cute lunch boxes that broke in two weeks or leaked all over backpacks. These are the ones that survived my three kids and daily playroom picnics.
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Bento Style Picks
 
Insulated Lunch Bags 🧊
 
Leak Proof Containers
 
Water Bottles for Kids
 
Extras That Help 🍴

Bento Style Picks

My daughter refuses to eat anything that touches another food. Bento boxes saved us from meltdowns and honestly I get it, I'm the same way.

 
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survived a full year of drops and spills. still looks great 💪
Bentgo Kids Lunch Box - Leakproof Bento-Style
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I use this one myself. the portions are perfect for adult snacking too.
Bentgo Fresh Leakproof Versatile 4 Compartment Bento
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super affordable and the clips actually hold tight
Sistema Lunch Containers & Food Storage Sets
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lightweight enough that my 4 year old carries it around no problem 🎒
Fit & Fresh Lunch Bags, Lunch Kits & Lunch Boxes
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got two of these for under ten bucks. no complaints.
GoodCook Meal Prep Containers
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Insulated Lunch Bags 🧊

We do a lot of playroom lunches and sometimes the food sits out for a bit. These keep everything cold without being bulky.

 
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the insulation on this is seriously good. yogurt stays cold for hours.
Thermos Lunch Bags | Insulated, Soft, Duffle, Kids, Adults
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made from recycled material which is a nice bonus
igloo fashion leftover lunch tote
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matches the Bentgo box perfectly. my son picked the shark one 🦈
Bentgo Kids Lunch Box - Leakproof Bento-Style
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you freeze the whole bag. no ice packs to lose. genius.
Freezable Lunch Bags | Durable & Stylish Options
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looks way more expensive than it is. holds up well too.
Fulton Lunch Bag
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Leak Proof Containers

I learned the hard way that not all containers are actually leak proof. Applesauce in a backpack is a nightmare I don't wish on anyone.

 
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stacks neatly and nothing has leaked yet. we're on month eight.
rubbermaid lunchblox leak proof entree lunch container kit
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the little dressing container on top is so handy 🥗
Sistema Lunch Containers & Food Storage Sets
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feels more grown up. I keep one in the playroom for myself.
Bentgo Glass Containers
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cheap, simple, actually seals. that's all I needed.
Snapware Storage Containers
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boring but reliable. I buy these in bulk every few months.
Ziploc Square Containers - Sizes & Storage Options
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Water Bottles for Kids

We go through water bottles like crazy. These are the ones that don't leak in the lunch bag and my kids will actually drink from.

 
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the bite valve is perfect for little kids. no spills ever 💧
CamelBak Eddy Kids Water Bottle - Various Sizes, Leakproof
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my youngest figured out the spout on day one. very intuitive.
Contigo Kids' Water Bottles
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keeps water cold all day. even in summer.
Thermos FUNtainer | Stainless Steel Water Bottles
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nearly indestructible. my son throws it daily and it's fine.
Nalgene Kid's Sustain 12 oz. Grip-N-Gulp Sippy Cup
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simple design, easy to clean, no weird smell after a week
Ello Stratus 16oz Tritan Water Bottle, Assorted Colors
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Extras That Help 🍴

Little add-ons that made our playroom lunch setup way smoother. None of these are necessary but all of them made my life easier.

 
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perfect size for small hands. the fork actually stabs food which matters lol
OXO Baby Utensils | Feeding & Storage Sets
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replaced so many plastic bags. easy to wash and dry fast.
Bumkins Reusable Snack Bags
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I stick one in every lunch box. my kids love finding them 💛
U Brands products at Target
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keeps the playroom table from getting destroyed during lunch
Room Essentials Placemats
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I store all the lunch stuff in one of these. keeps everything together.
Sterilite Clip Box, Small Stackable Plastic Storage Bins
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