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Back to School: Lunch Essentials 2026
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items Here's my list dedicated to back to school lunch time. Lunch has always been a huge part of my kiddos experience at school. Here are some things that help make lunch time easy, fun, and comforting for my kids while they are away! Affordable options a...
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Cups & Tumblers
Bento Box & Containers
Lunch Boxes
Cups & Tumblers
Tumblers and Cups are like the make or break when it comes to back to school. Your kid needs something durable, leakproof and sanitary to store their water. Not to mention they need to be able to easily open it!
I'm a huge fan of the 14 oz Stanley Straw cups! My son's used them all last school year and throughout the summer! They are very durable!! I will say it seals pretty tight so you definitely want to make sure your child can open it with ease!
Stanley 14 oz Stainless Steel Ice Flow Flip Straw Tumbler Smokey Taupe
Here's a cute Bluey tumbler. Thermos makes great tumblers that are leakproof and will last your little one throughout the school year. There are other design options when you click the link!
Thermos 16 fl oz FUNtainer Bottle - Bluey
Here's a cute option for a thermos tumbler. It's leakproof and there are a few design options once you click the link. Easy access to straw by pushing the button!
Thermos 16oz Stainless Steel FUNtainer Water Bottle with Bail Handle - Pink Disco
Bento Box & Containers
Here are a few bento's and containers to store your kids lunch and snacks in. There are different features on each container listed so be sure to check out the product before microwaving!
I love these premium boxes from Cat & Jack at Target! The bento box comes with a little fork and has a few sections to store your little ones food.
Premium Bento Lunch Box - Cat & Jack™ Leopard
Theses little snack containers are great to store your kids snack. Great for older kids that can open it without spilling. Super affordable and comes in a set of 5!
10pc (Set of 5) Plastic Divided Snack Food Storage Container Set Blue - Room Essentials™
I love these little snack containers. It's Silicone and cleans with ease! I love how small they are, perfect to add in your kiddos lunch bag!
Silicone Bento Snack Container Box - All In Motion™ Black
Here's another great option for a snack bento box. This one is super affordable and you could easily throw on some cute stickers to customize it for your kiddo. This is great for dry snacks!
Snackle Bento Box - dealworthy™ Gray
Very cute and simple bento box! It comes with utensils an additional container for Condiments/sauce! Under $8!
Mainstays Kids 4-Compartment Plastic Bento Box with Removable Tray, Fork, Spoon, and Dressing Container, Pink Glitter
This snack box is cill and leak proof! It has a couple of compartments to store snacks. I love Bentgo! This is a product you will have for years.
Bentgo Chill Mini Leak-Proof Lunch Box 3-4 Comp
This is one of the best Bento box's you can get for hot and cold meals! This box will last throughout the year. If you have a picky eater that likes certain meals, this might be the best box for you!
OMIE OmieBox Insulated Bento Lunch Box with Leakproof Thermos Food Jar 3 Compartments - Pink Berry
Durable! This box is great and it comes with a warranty when you register it with Bentgo after your purchase. I love this brand and if you are looking for something thats strong, this is it!
Bentgo Kids' Chill Lunch Box, Bento-Style Solution, 4 Compartments & Removable Ice Pack - Fuchsia/Teal: BPA-Free
Another durable option from Bentgo. This product has a warranty and will last your kid throughout the year. It's strong and durable and a great leak proof option!
Bentgo Chill Max Leak Proof Lunch Box - Cobalt and Blue Horizon
Lunch Boxes
Here are a few options for lunch boxes for your kiddos!
Minecraft Lunchbox! Such a cute option for your kiddos that love minecraft. It's by the company Herschel, which always has pretty good quality!
Herschel x Minecraft Youth Lunch Box
Cute lunch box option. It comes in a variety of colors and sits upright! It also has a drink holder on the side!!
Fulton Bag Co. Upright Lunch Bag - Pastel Lilac Haze
Another great minecraft options! My son actually had this lunch box last year, and it's very durable. We machine washed it when it got too dirty and it always cleaned well!
Minecraft Lunch Bag
Great option for a lunch box. This one is toy story but there are a few other options!
Bioworld 2pc Toy Story Lunch Box Set
What a cute sonic lunchbox! It's insulated and has a front pocket!
Sonic the Hedgehog Game On Reusable Insulated Lunch Bag with Front Pocket