If you’re a parent of a child who won’t eat school lunch, you know all about the challenges of packing lunches. Parents all over the social media universe have been showing their favorite products that make lunch prep a breeze. From bento boxes to silicone muffin cups, tons of innovative products will save you time and keep your kids happy!
11 Back-to-School Lunch Box Essentials:
Bentgo Lunch Box
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Bentgo is an easy clean plastic bento box system that comes in a variety of configurations and designs. Choose from more than 30 different colors and designs.
Bentgo Lunch Box
Cost: $29.99
Buy the Bentgo Lunch Box
Cool Coolers Reusable Ice Packs
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Keep lunches cool with this package of reusable ice packs. The packs fit easily into any lunch bag and are made with BPA-free plastic.
Cool Coolers Reusable Ice Packs
Cost: $9.72
Buy the Cool Coolers Reusable Ice Packs
No-Crust Sandwich Maker
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No crusts, no problem! Make your crust-free sandwiches with sandwich mold.
No-Crust Sandwich Maker
Cost: $11.95
Buy the No-Crust Sandwich Maker
Hot Food Thermos
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Kids want a hot lunch? Keep food hot by priming a thermos container with hot water before filling it.
Hot Food Thermos
Cost: $12.60
Buy the Hot Food Thermos
Silicone Lunch Cups
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Keep foods separate from picky eaters with these cute silicone cups. They come in a variety of shapes and colors and can be reused over and over.
Silicone Lunch Cups
Cost: $13.99
Buy the Silicone Lunch Cups
Grape Cutter
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Toddlers love grapes, but cutting them up can be a pain. The OXO grape cutter makes it quick and easy to cut grapes into quarters.
Grape Cutter
Cost: $8.99
Buy the Grape Cutter
Vegetable and Cheese Cookie Cutters
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Cut fruits, veggies, and cheese into cute shapes your kids will love. The set comes with 20 stainless steel shapes that are easy to clean and store.
Vegetable and Cheese Cookie Cutters
Cost: $10.99
Buy the Vegetable and Cheese Cookie Cutters
Wheat Straw Reusable Cutlery Sets
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These eco-friendly silverware sets are reusable, each with its own carrying case.
Wheat Straw Reusable Cutlery Sets
Cost: $10.99
Buy the Wheat Straw Reusable Cutlery Sets
Stainless Steel Dressing Containers
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Pack your kid's favorite salad dressings, dipping sauces, and condiments with these stainless steel sauce cups. Each cup has a lid, and both pieces are dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel Dressing Containers
Cost: $11.99
Buy the Stainless Steel Dressing Containers
Cheese Stick Chiller
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The Original Cheese Chiller is a thermal tube designed to keep your cheese stick cold. Put it in your lunch box or throw it in your backpack for an after-school snack.
Cheese Stick Chiller
Cost: $13.95
Buy the Cheese Stick Chiller
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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Keep drinks or water cool in this stainless steel bottle from Camelbak. It comes with a built-in straw and a handy carry loop.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Cost: $19.99
Buy the Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Thermal Lunch Bag
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Have trouble fitting your lunch bag in a backpack? This affordable thermal lunch bag has a long strap to carry it on your shoulder.
Thermal Lunch Bag
Cost: $6.99
Buy the Thermal Lunch Bag
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