I am officially in my elementary school mom era. And that means I’m packing lunches for my kindergartner. At first I dreaded making lunches because I never knew what to do. But once we figured out our favorite snacks and found a lunch box (and some love notes) that worked for us, I got into a groove. As parents, we understand the importance of nourishing our children with wholesome meals. But it’s more than that, because they want something fun and practical, too. I don’t use ziploc bags, but found some great lunch boxes and reusable bags that my kids love. 

The Best Lunch Boxes and Snack Containers of 2024

In the bustling world of parenthood, it sometimes feels like every detail counts. So selecting the perfect lunch boxes and snack containers can feel like one of those moments where you just want someone to tell you which one to buy so you can move on. Or maybe it’s just me. I’ve tried and tested a few lunch boxes, and want to share my journey to the ones that work best for us. 

Let’s start with everything we’ve tried. Bentgo Boxes were too small. The PlanetBox is great – my kids love it. But I wanted one more option with a handle. 

Omie

Omie Box

OmieBox has a thermos insert that I use for yogurt, mac and cheese, and pesto. The thermos is removable so you can remove it and pack sandwiches, too. It's made prep easier - there's a little divider and some storage containers that my kids love.

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Omie

Utensils

Just loop this little utensil holder around the handle of the Omie Box! It's so fun and easy to use.

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Omie

Dip and Snack Containers

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Planet Box

Stainless Steel Lunch Box

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B.Box

Lunch Box

These lunch boxes are great! I love that you can actually fit an entire sandwich in there. The ice pack goes below the sandwich to keep it cool, and the silicone dividers make each compartment truly leak-proof!

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B.Box

Snack Box

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State

Snack Bag

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State Bags

Lunch Container

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E. Frances

Little Lunch Notes

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Mira

Insulated Food Jar

These insulated food jars are great for soups and other hot foods. They come in a few different sizes, and I'm planning to fill them with Annie's mac and cheese.

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Mira

Insulated Food Jar

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Zoku

Utensil Set

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Zoku

Utensil Set

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Mira

Stainless Steel Containers

These are great for crackers or anything that might otherwise crumble in a bag, and I really like them for cut veggies, too.

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Bumkins

Reusable Snack Bag

These little Bumkins bags are the best reusable snack bags, and are so much better than single-use bags, which should really be a thing of the past. Choose from lots of fun patterns (even Disney) and different colors that kids will love. They're a great option for dry snacks and really reduce plastic waste. 

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Stasher

Sandwich Bag

Snack bags are great, but if you're looking for a larger bag, I really like these sandwich bags. Store sandwiches in these silicone bags that are durable and will last forever. Stasher bags are hands-down the best reusable sandwich bags. I like their reusable snack bags and use their larger bags to store leftovers, too. Stasher is great for wet foods, too.  

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Stasher

Reusable Snack Bag

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Yeti

Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Maybe it's just my kids, but ice not melting is a big deal in our house. They get it from me – I love my ice water and won't drink room temperature or warm water. The Yeti is the best and keeps ice from melting, even when it's hot.

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