17 Of The Best Bento Boxes For Kids To Totally Improve Lunchtime

You'll never pack another brown bag lunch once you've got any of these functional (and adorable) Bento boxes in your life.

1. A floral bento box whose yellow daisies will bring a smile to any child's face when it's time for lunch.

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Promising review: "This Cat & Jack bento box has a really pretty design and is well-made. I use this for my daughter's lunches when she's in school. I put sandwiches, chips, and a piece of chocolate inside and other times it's a burrito, grapes, and a cookie. There's so many different foods that fit nicely in the compartments. The lid locks tightly so all compartments are kept secure. Really nice and fun way to serve your child a meal." —sspencer13

Get it from Target for $7.99.

2. A compact stackable bento box made of wheat fiber that comes with three microwavable layers, utensils, and a mini cooler bag!

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P.S. If you've ever watched Jessica Woo's viral bento box TikToks, this is one she uses frequently!

Promising review: "This bento box is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made! It holds the perfect amount of food and is compact enough that I can keep it in my tote bag instead of trying to compete for space in the work fridge. The fork and spoon that are included also come in handy so that I never have to worry about forgetting utensils or have to scour for one during my break. It also handles being microwaved pretty well. Also, I’ve received so many compliments about how cute it is!" —Cameryn

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in three colors, sets of one or two, and different combinations of accessories).

3. A well-reviewed, leakproof Bentgo five-compartment bento box to end the suffering of cleaning the bottoms of soggy, spilled-in lunchboxes.

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Promising review: "We have had the Bentgo plastic lunch boxes for a long time now and we absolutely ADORE them! Seriously, I will never use another brand of lunch boxes again! Never. Ever. We started by just buying one Bentgo lunchbox for each child to see if it was something that would work for our busy family. We are so glad we did. All we could think was, why in the world did we not do this before? It was totally worth the investment. The plastic Bentgo lunch boxes were just the right size for our kids. The portion sections of the boxes were great and we love how the lunchbox comes in just two simple pieces. No more washing three to four containers and lids from each lunchbox every day per kid. We went from washing a total of more than 10+ containers and an additional 10+ lids a day (three school kids) to only washing three. The best part is that they rinse off so easily. They are even dishwasher safe! They are so easy to wash that our kids wash their own lunch boxes and we check them. Plus no leaks! —Review Queen

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

4. A baby bento box perfect for parents who want a plastic-free alternative. This one is made of soft silicone for delicate little grabby baby hands, and also comes in a variety of adorable prints!

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Austin Baby Co. is a small business started by an Austin mom dedicated to making eco-conscious, BPA- and phthalate-free silicone baby products.

Promising review: "OK so not only is this the cutest bento box, it seals SO well! I ordered it because I was looking for a plastic-free snack box for my toddler and thought it was cute. I never expected to love it this much. If you have a toddler GET THIS! Or even if you just want a cute, easy-to-clean bento box for yourself. I won’t judge." —stephaniech1990

Get it from Nordstrom for $21.99 (available in three colors) or Austin Baby Co. for $21.99 (available in six colors).

5. A bento box with flexible compartments for the lunch-packing artiste who likes to switch up the layout of your arrangement for each meal. It also comes with a removable sauce cup so your masterpieces will never be messy!

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Promising review: "My kid loves this bento box! He couldn’t wait to pack his lunch. The dividers make it really fun for kids to create fences around each different food. He was so eager to fill each area that it encourages him to have a good variety for his meal. I like that it’s crystal clear so I can see easily what’s in there. It’s not leakproof between the dividers, so you just have to be cognizant of that and not put in a juicy food in one section with bread in another, otherwise, you’ll get the bread soaked. But most bento boxes are this way. At least it’s leakproof once the lid is secured. We love this!" —TC&Mina

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors).

6. A brightly colored toddler bento box equipped with stainless-steel utensils and five compartments to keep little ones healthy, balanced, and engaged.

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Promising review: "We were getting tired of using disposable baggies and having to put together a mishmash of plastic containers every day in a dirty old lunch tote. Cue this very colorful and fun bento box! It has all the features of much more pricey Bentos available online — and for a much lower price. The sections have fit our favorite lunch foods perfectly — sandwiches, cheese sticks, pretzels, veggies, etc. I've also loved that both my big kid and pre-K kid like the box — it seems to work well across many ages. Cleaning so far has been a breeze, we've just popped it onto the top rack of the dishwasher." —Los Angeles Mama

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two designs).

7. A fully compostable bamboo fiber bento box, so you can feel good about saving the environment while also cutting down on disposable bags and containers for your kid's packed lunch!

8. An insulated bento box smartly designed to keep kiddos' food warm until lunchtime with a handy-dandy thermos insert.

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Promising review: "Best lunchbox ever! I microwave a mac and cheese cup in the morning, put it in the thermos bowl, and it's sill hot at lunchtime! Also, the bowl is the right size to hold it all. And we put strawberries and whipped cream in the compartment beside it and they stay cold. I was worried that hot and cold beside each other was going to be a big mistake, but it worked out great! Baby bananas fit in it also. My daughter says it’s the best lunch box ever!" —Ashley sapp

Get it from Amazon for $42.50 or Walmart for $53.10.

9. A stackable bento box so organized and compact, you'll feel like you have your life together for a brief moment while you send your little one off to school.

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It also comes with a removable divider and a fork-spoon-chopstick COMBO utensil.

Promising review: "I got this box for my five-year-old son for school lunch. I like the size and design of this lunch box. It works great. I like the removable divider; it helps separate salad, cheese, and dressing. This is microwave-safe, so I can give food which requires re-heating to my kid. The spoon/fork combo makes it easy for kids to keep up with. Although it's dishwasher safe, I prefer to wash the kit by hand, perfect size for everything." —Charlene

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three colors).

10. A stainless-steel bento box that's easy to clean — no spending time scrubbing out spaghetti sauce stains out of plastic containers.

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Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE LunchBots. We have been using these for years for kid's school snacks and lunches, and occasionally on the weekends if we are out and about. The Protein Packer is an awesome option— we have been using it for our daughter's school snack. It is nice that it has numerous compartments so I can include fruit, nuts, and so on, for a balanced snack. I also love how easy LunchBots are to clean — they don't wear out like plastic, and can easily be sent through the dishwasher. In general, they hold up really well. We use Lunchbots exclusively as they are the best we have found." —Whitney

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

11. A Studio Ghibli-themed bento box that's so cute yet so useful, you'll want to buy one for every person in your life to spruce up their mealtimes.

Bento&Co

Bento&Co is a small business that ships Japanese bento boxes and accessories worldwide. You can find a treasure trove of adorable bento products on their website, like this Totoro Catbus bento box (!), this puppy onigiri set, these food picks, and a decorative strap for your bento box. And if you're looking for any products from Asian-owned small businesses, we've got you covered with some great recommendations.

Promising review: "My 2-year-old chose this himself! It’s so cute, sturdy, and has more than enough room for lunch :) He carries it everywhere, thank you Bento&Co!" —Sarah C.

Get it from Bento&Co for $12.28.

12. A bento box with two deep compartments made for the kid (or adult) who wants more lunch for their buck.

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It also comes with a holder and a utensil set. This is also available in an extra-large capacity size for even more storage.

Promising review: "I LOVE this bento box. Along with being super cute, it is made of durable plastic that you can microwave without the container itself getting super hot. The compartments come with little rubber stoppers you can take out, which opens a little vent that is perfect for venting. It is pretty deep and can hold a good amount of food. I also love that it comes with reusable silverware. I wash mine every night so I can use it the next day and I will most certainly be buying more. Love love love!" —Hannah5687

Get it from Amazon for $18.88.

13. A three-compartment bento box patterned with cute animals on them that will make even the pickiest eater happy to open their lunchbox.

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Promising review: "Works great for toddler school lunches. The dividers are the full depth of the container (which is very deep), contents do not cross compartments (hummus is the most liquid food I have tried), and the kids love them. My 3-year-old can open and close it himself. I put it on the top rack of the dishwasher without any problem." —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $16.07+ (available in four different animal designs).

14. A pack of four durable snack containers formulated for kids who need need easy, no-frills snackage wherever they go.

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Promising review: "It’s a real struggle to get my eight-year-old son with autism to eat healthily. After-school snacks pose the biggest challenge. In an effort to get him to try new things, expand his palate, and get some healthier foods into his diet, buying and using these snack boxes has been a total game changer! The fact that it keeps everything separate is critical and the sections are small enough that I can convince him to eat everything in each one before he can have Cheezits or a snack of his choosing and he’ll do it even if he’s not wild about the food. Using these boxes, I’ve gotten him to eat whole food protein bars, dried fruit, nuts and seeds, cauliflower chips, pea crackers, organic popcorn, and much more! The best part is, by the time he makes it through one of his snack boxes that I’ve pre-filled, he’s usually full enough that he doesn’t even ask for Cheezits! The boxes themselves are made of nice thick plastic, fit together well, and are super easy to wash and store. Love the four-pack of different colors! I can highly recommend." —Kate Mahoney

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two sets of colors).

15. A classic all-in-one Bentgo stackable bento box that makes packing lunch a breeze, and eating lunch a delight rather than a chore.

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It also comes with a three-piece utensil set and a sealing strap. Note: the lids for these bento boxes are not microwaveable or dishwasher-safe.

Promising review: "We've only had two lunches in these boxes so far, but it has been such a positive experience that I truly wish we had started using them sooner! I was inspired to make the food fun in appearance and healthy at the same time. This combination worked like a charm. The very first day my kids ate everything I packed in them! I don't remember that happening before, ever. The other thing I really like about the boxes is the size. I struggled with getting a box that would fit the existing insulated lunch bags. This was important to me because I didn't want to have to replace them, and also I didn't need anything big to fill with more food than my fussy eaters would eat. The boxes are sturdy and seem to be well made. One of the kids was very happy that he will be able to use the microwave too. Just the colored bases only though. The lids are not microwaveable." —KathiC

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight colors).

16. A sustainable bamboo bento box whose production methods didn't harm the environment, so you can snack (and re-snack) in peace.

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Goldune is a small business focused on making sustainable home products that are also inclusive and well-designed. They are also dedicated to carrying 30% BIPOC-led small businesses in their store.

We also gave this bento box a shoutout in "20 Basic Things You Need In Your Kitchen To Make Awesome Asian Foods."

Get it from Goldune for $24 (available in four colors).

17. And a plastic lunch container that will finally save you the headache of remembering exactly what you packed for lunch, and of carrying around loose containers that get jumbled up in your bag.

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It comes with a little yogurt cup as well! Be sure to check out some of our other favorite reusable products to help you cut down on single-use items!

Promising review: "I have been searching for the perfect bento box for a couple of years and I finally found it. I needed something easy to open for kids, easy to clean, fits in a lunch bag, won't get moldy, etc. This is it. My kids (six and seven) love it and have had no trouble with it. We do not put liquids, just dry foods, and it works great. Highly recommend. Have had it over eight months and no sign of breaking." —Emir M

Get it from Amazon for $9.96+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

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