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The best lunch bags, bento boxes and snack containers 2024

The best new gear to help you pack yummy lunches and snacks that are easy to access and just the right temperature.

The best lunch bags, bento boxes and snack containers 2024

Looking for a new lunch bag for your little? Look no further. We've rounded up the cutest lunch bags for kids and all the accoutrements (Bento boxes, reusable snack bags, cutlery and more!) so you can pack the perfect midday meal. (Whether your kid eats it or not is another story.)

When looking for a lunch bag, you'll want to find something that's easy to clean and durable. Remember that kids should be able to open lunch bags and containers on their own. It's a good idea to do a couple of trial runs to practise at home before the school year begins.

You'll also want to keep a couple of extra containers and kids water bottles as backups in case things go missing—don't forget to label everything.

Don't stress too much about creating those Instagram-inspired meals. The most important aspect of lunch is that it's balanced so aim for a bit of everything: a fruit, veggie, whole grain, meat or alternative, and dairy or alternative.

Your kid may not always finish what you send but stay consistent and keep sending a variety of nutritious foods that will keep their mind and body fed. The best part? These neat, space-spacing items are easy for them to maneuver whether sitting in a toddler car seat or at a proper toddler table and chairs set.

b.box lunchbox in Ocean Breeze

The best lunch bags, bento boxes and snack containers 2024

Stephen Joseph Rainbow All Over Print Lunchbox

Navy blue lunch bag with rainbow motif and pink accents Merchant

Omielife Omiebox Hot and Cold Insulated Bento Lunch

Orange bento box with four compartments including an insulated bowl Photo: Omielife

SafeLunch HandsClean Lunch Bag

Teal lunch bag with handle and black zipper Photo: SafeLunch

Fluf Zipper Lunch Bag

Cream lunch bag that says "Lunch" three times with green and yellow accents Photo: Fluf

Yumbox Original Safari Orange

Orange bento box with safari-themed pictures and six compartments Photo: Yumbox

Sistema Small Split Storage Container

Clear with green accents Sistema bento box with carrots, crackers and cheese inside Photo: Walmart

Bentgo Kids Chill RedRoyal

Red Bento box with four compartments and removable ice pack Photo: Bentgo

Wonder Co. Cheetah Food Jar

Pink, purple and blue cheetah-print food jar with a pink lid and base Photo: Wonder Co.

Little Lunch Box Co. Bento Five

Grey five-compartment Bento box with orange accent and construction motif Photo: Little Lunch Box Co.

Snack Box Set

Round stainless steel container with taupe and blue lids with dinosaurs Photo: Liewood

Sistema To Go Bento Lunch Box Food Storage Container

Four-compartment Bento box including a small containers for dips and cutlery Photo: Sistema

So Young Green Stegosaurus Lunch Box

Burlap lunch bag with green stegosaurus and green zipper and carrying strap Photo: So Young

Pep Rally Ombre Pastel Love Lunch Bag 

Pastel pink, teal and purple ombre lunch bag with water bottle holder Photo: Staples

Insulated 7-Piece Lunch box Set

Insulated 7-piece lunch set with a blue lunch bag and purple lids and rims for the containers Photo: Walmart

The Sling Sisters' Large Reusable Snack Bags

Blue reusable sandwich bag with rainbows and pink zipper Photo: The Sling Sisters

Hydro Flask Insulated Lunch Box

pink lunchbox with blue accents Photo: Hydro Flask

Wonder Co. Race Car Bento Box

black bento box with colourful race cars Photo: Wonder Co.

Thermos Funtainer Vacuum Insulated 10 Oz Food Jar

purple food jar with unicorns with colourful manes Photo: Thermos

Heys Jurassic World Lunch Bag

Blue lunch bag with Jurassic World dinosaurs and blue handel Photo: Heys

Mainstays Kids Bento Lunch Box

Mainstays purple on the bottom and pink on the top lunch box Photo: Walmart

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This article was originally published on Aug 22, 2022

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Bryce Gruber is a Jewish mom to five growing kids. She loves writing shopping and trend content and catching up on pop culture. When she's not raising her children, she can be found hiking local mountains, traveling to sunny beaches and trying to get a handle on the endless laundry life provides.

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