You know that there’s quite a variety of lunchboxes on the market but you don’t know where to start looking. Vanilla Mummy is a great place to start! You will find a variety of lunchbox options plus other lunch gear such as bottles, lunch bags, flasks, food pouches and reusable bags. So have a look at our Lunchbox selection available on the Shop:
b.box
b.box, also known as the whole food’s lunchbox, is brand new to the bento box world and is taking the lunch boxing market by storm! It’s been designed in Australia with flexibility in mind, to offer your child different choices throughout the day. If you have a child who prefers whole foods – whole sandwiches, whole rolls, whole bananas, whole pieces of fruit (including apples) – this is a lunchbox you both will love. Whether its the regular size, mini size or snack box size, the b.box features a unique flexi whole fruit holder which lets you store a whole round fruit such as an apple, as the stretchy seal bends around the shape of your fruit – no need to cut fruit into smaller sizes! – no more fruit turning brown!
The lunchbox also has a large compartment that fits a whole sandwich. Plus, sitting underneath the tray is an included gel cooler pack to keep food fresher and cooler for longer. It also has 2 leak-proof sections for dips, yoghurts etc, plus a large section that fits a whole banana. Easy to clean because the silicone seals are removable – no mould build up! Lightweight, easy carry handle and easy to open latch even for small hands, to encourage independence. Perfectly designed for kids 3 years +
Yumbox
Yumbox’s bento lunch boxes have pre-portioned food trays that guide you to pack nutritious and hassle-free lunches. Pack just the right portions for kids of all ages and adults. Its intuitive design features include leakproof lids, compact and lightweight materials, easy to open latches, and rounded edges that make Yumbox easy to clean. Compact design means that Yumbox fits in a standard lunch bags and that small children can use Yumbox independently. Yumbox is made with all food safe quality materials, BPA-free and phthalates-free.
The most widely used, the Original and Panino, have 6 or 4 compartments respectively, and hold a volume of 660ml-730ml. So they make a good first lunchbox, for kinder and first years of school or when children spend a short amount of time at school. For longer time at school, you might want to add a snack box to go with it. They are completely leakproof thanks to their silicone seal, so you can pack yoghurts, fruits and bread side by side without any problems. They weight about 500g.
Lekkabox
At vanillamummy.com we offer a stainless steel lunchbox for anyone who wants to avoid plastic. There are many reasons why many people are opting for stainless steel lunchboxes. It is durable and long lasting – stainless steel lasts for years and years and helps you reach the goal of working toward a zero-waste lifestyle. It also turns out to be less expensive over time. Stainless steel is Non-toxic and non-leaching so there’s no fear about it reacting with the food. Unlike other materials, stainless steel does not degrade over time from use, hot water and cleaning products, the surfaces do not scratch and therefore remain easy to clean and its therefore more hygienic. It also means fewer opportunities for bacteria to accumulate and less risk of contamination. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity. Lekkabox comes in 2 designs which are all the same size and volume (1000ml) but with 1 or 3 compartments. They weigh about 300g
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