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15 Best Lunch Bags for Kids 2024

Lunch from home never looked or tasted quite as good as it does in these brilliant lunch bags for kids!

15 Best Lunch Bags for Kids 2024

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Packing lunch and snacks for school can be an exciting adventure with one of the best lunch bags for kids. Just like the best kids' water bottles and best umbrella strollers, these clever accessories offer loads of cool-keeping compartments and fun, easy-to-look-at colors.

What to look for in the best lunch bags for kids

  • Durability: How will the lunch bag hold up throughout the school year? Look for something sturdy to withstand getting knocked around (because of kids). We love nylon and ballistic materials that are both water-resistant and insulating.
  • Easy to clean: The best lunch bags for kids can either be machine-washed and air dried, or simply wiped down with a damp, clean cloth.
  • Capacity: Most school-aged kids don't need a buffet, but lunch bags with enough space for all the good sure does help.
  • Lightweight: Some schools have students carry their lunch bags with them all day, so be sure you choose something not too cumbersome.
  • Material: Years ago, plastic was the rage. But with more studies on potential contaminants like BPA, many opt for stainless steel or thermal polyester.

The best lunch bags for kids 2024

ONTESY Game Console Lunch Box

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This lightweight lunch bag for kids comes in multiple cute designs and quickly folds. It's also water and stain-resistant and machine-washable. Seriously—toss it in your best laundry machine with some detergent and let it air-dry. It's nice and roomy, with a top and bottom compartment to hold the amazing food you pack.


Bentgo Prints Insulated Lunch Bag Set

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The ultra-thick, non-toxic double insulation keeps meals fresh, while the lightweight and durable lunch bag keeps kids safe from toxic materials. The set has a pint lunch bag and a leak-proof five-compartment lunch box.

We love the fun colors this Bentgo kids lunch box comes in, solid-reinforced sides and clever compartments.

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Game Console Lunch Box

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This insulated, waterproof lunch bag for kids is designed as an old-school Gameboy and comes in multiple colors. Though it only weighs six ounces, it's durable and spacious enough to hold whatever you pack. Easy to clean and just plain cool, the thermal insulation keeps food warm or cold for two to four hours.

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 AI Super Mario Bros Lunch Box Set

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Speaking of gamers, this classic Super Mario Brothers lunch bag comes with everything you need to level up lunchtime. The set includes a lunch box with a front zip pocket, a mesh side pocket and a padded carrying handle.

Your little one will love the 20-ounce stainless steel water bottle with a carabiner clip and an ice pack to keep food cold. The insulated and durable option is one of the best lunch bags for kids and an affordable combo.

Maelstrom Lunch Box Kids

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For the older kids, the Maelstrom kids lunch box isn't only cool to look at, it's insulated, expandable, foldable and offers multiple carrying options. If you need a bag that keeps food cold, this one works for up to eight hours. No matter what you pack, this bag has pockets galore, an adjustable strap, and a hook to carry by hand or go hands-free.

It neatly fits sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, snacks and all sorts of other goodies.

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FlowFly Kids Lunch box

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The FlowFly reusable lunch bag is an adorable, colorful option to carry lunch around. It's made from polyester and premium, easy-to-clean fabric that resists moisture and rivals some of the best toddler water shoes. The collapsable design also features an ice pack to insulate cold foods.

Insulated Game Lunch Bag

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This insulated bag, made from premium aluminum foil, is easy to carry. It's also heat-resistant, leak-proof and keeps food cold for hours without worry. Wipe it down or toss it in the wash—the choice is yours for your child's lunchtime main character.

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FlowFly Kids Double Decker Cooler

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For kids who need a little more room (for extra snacks), this FlowFly ergonomic, double polyester lunch bag is non-toxic, lined with PE foam insulation, and keeps food cold for more than nine hours with ice packs. As noted by thousands of positive reviews, this bag gets bonus points for being leak-proof, and the double-decker sections perfectly separate hot or cold foods.

It's one of the cutest lunch totes of all time, and a popular pick for children ages two through eight.

Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag

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As one of the top-rated lunch bags on Amazon, Bentgo's lightweight bag offers thick, double-insulation to keep food cold longer. The water-resistant exterior is easy-to-clean and has an adjustable strap for ultimate comfort. This one comes in over a dozen designs to suit every child's personality and sells for about $25. It's a wise school-year investment.

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MIER 2 Compartment Kids Lunch Box Bag

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The MIER 2 lunch bag is perfect for your child's bento boxes and lunch containers. It's water and stain-resistant, durable and great for keeping a variety of foods fresh for six to 12 hours thanks to food-grade lining and thick thermal insulation. Wipe clean when finished, and go.

Wildkin Kids Insulated Lunch Bag

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This insulated lunch bag has 18 colorful designs. It's sturdy and easy to clean and kids love the joy-sparking designs. Ample insulation keeps food at safe temperatures, and with a collapsable fabric, it's great for on-the-go or easy storage.

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Lilly Pulitzer Thermal Insulated Lunch Box

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For all the stylish kiddos, this Lilly Pulitzer lunch bag (that looks like a beautiful purse) will get all the compliments. With an easily cleanable, insulated thermal interior to keep food cold. The adjustable straps are removable, so your fashionista can decide the best way to carry it.

Large enough to fit a full-size water bottle and plenty of food, this is one lunch bag you won't regret. It's a steal for this premium brand made to match the best sandals for kids.

Dinosaur Kids Backpack Set

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This cool lunch bag has a matching backpack with a cool design every dino fan will adore. As for the lunch bag, it's waterproof, lightweight, and BPA-free and the carrying handle makes for little hands. Kids love the dancing dinosaurs that glow in the dark after absorbing enough light.

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Amersun Kids Lunch Box

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At well below $20, the Amersun lunch bag is a bargain. Waterproof, stain-resistant and easy to clean, this bag is made of food-grade aluminum foil to keep food cold or warm for hours.

Clever pockets hold napkins, a drink bottle or utensils while the dual zipper opens wide for all the snacks.

VASCHY Neoprene Lunch Bag

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Super-thick neoprene keeps food cold or hot for up to four hours so your child's treats remain safe. Stain-resistant and machine washable, the flat bottom helps drinks stay upright (hello, no spill!), and thousands of reviewers say it's worth the money.

Carry it over the shoulder or remove the strap altogether. We love the affordable price tag and how fun it is for kids of every age and stage. It's easily one of our favorite neoprene lunch totes for the entire family.

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This article was originally published on Jun 01, 2023

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Candace (Ganger) Powell is a former editor for sites like Newsweek & The Dodo. She previously worked as Senior Entertainment Writer for Showbiz Cheatsheet and is a contributing writer for TODAY Show, Teen Vogue, Romper, Bustle, TWLOHA, Hello Giggle & more with thousands of bylines to her name.

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