The best lunchboxes for your kids school lunch!
Are you looking for the best lunchbox for your child as they return to school?
And wondering how to go about picking the best Lunchbox to use?
Should you buy a kids lunchbox with compartments or one without?
And how can you be as sustainable as possible when sending school lunches in the school bags?
There’s so much choice out there in Irish shops and online, it can be overwhelming!
Here’s some factors to consider when choosing a school lunchbox for your child:
what age is your child? This will help determine how big their lunchbox needs to be.
what will you be putting into the lunchbox? Does your child prefer a ‘picky’ lunch or are they more of a sandwich lover. This will help determine the shape and size of the lunchbox you’ll need.
ease of opening the lunchbox - key especially for younger children. Get them to practice at home opening and closing their lunchboxes before putting them into the school bags!
BPA free - BPA can leach into food so best to stick to BPA-free lunchbox solutions
ease of cleaning - whatever lunchbox you buy, make sure it is easy to clean! Many options can go into the dishwasher saving you yet another task.
price - this may of course be the determining factor
7 best kids school lunchboxes in Ireland
NomNomKids reusable sandwich bags
These reusable sandwich bags are best for kids who love sandwiches. They can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Suitable for kids from age 4+.
Mummy Cooks Food Flask
Perfect for a child that likes hot meals like pasta or soup. More suitable for older children.
They come in a range of colours and sizes.
Yum Box from Mother Earth
For the child that loves a ‘picky’ lunch. Add lots of bits and pieces like berries, veggies and hummus for dipping. Best suited for younger children.
These lunchboxes are dishwasher safe and BPA free. Easy for small hands to open.
Beeswax Wraps from Irish sustainable brand MillBee
These wraps are extremely versatile - perfect for wrapping sandwiches, cakes, cheese and more. Probably best suited to older children and teenagers.
A favourite in this house! It has room in the bottom for a sandwich and on the top, snacks, fruit etc.
Suitable for children from age 5+ approx. Comes in a range of colours and Sistema has lots of other size options in their lunchbox range also.
A fun lunchbox that comes with a cooling pack and cutlery offering lots of lunch options for the kids! Dishwasher safe, BPA free, range of designs and compartments.
Bambaw stainless steel lunch box at The Little Green Shop
Incredibly durable, this smart lunch box comes with adjustable dividers, is dishwasher safe and oven proof! You can cook something right in there!
These lunchboxes are all reusable options, making them eco-friendly lunchboxes. They are all available in Ireland.