Returning to school can be stressful for parents and their children. Parents must head out for school supplies, new clothing, and other items that prepare their children for school. Children stare into the unknown, unsure if their next school year will go as well or poorly as their previous year.
While many back-to-school deals help satisfy some of the monetary considerations, other products also provide helpful and often fun advantages. These products will make school lunches for your kids both fun and convenient.
Monster Themed Condiment Squeezers
If your children are like mine, they love condiments with everything they eat. If that’s the case, these monster-themed condiment squeezers are the perfect addition to their boxed lunch.
I love this product even more because it was created by two moms who own a business together. The company Yumbox sells the product for just $14 for a three-pack. The silicon design makes them easy to wash, food-safe, and simple to squeeze.
A Sandwich Sealer That Will Cut Back On Your Uncrustable Costs
This sandwich sealer on Amazon has 4.5 stars from more than 13,000 happy parents. Let’s face it: food is becoming more expensive, so those once convenient, Uncrustables sandwiches might not seem so appealing to your pocketbook.
Whether your kid loves convenient peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or hates the crust, these are a simple way to satisfy their cravings while sealing in the taste. What is even better is that they come in three shapes, and they cost under $20 on Amazon.
These Reusable Food Pouches Add A Ton Of Variety To School Lunches
My household uses many food pouches, and I often worry about our wasteful practices’ impact on the environment. One solution? Reusable food pouches.
This product on Amazon has 4.5 stars from more than 9,000 buyers. It comes in various sizes, including 3.4 fluid ounces, 5 ounces, and 7 ounces. You can also get a variety pack, so size choices are available.
As a bonus, you can add any fruit of your choice, and a large zipper seal on the bottom of each pouch ensures the food you put inside remains secure. You can purchase a six-pack on Amazon for less than $10 when they’re on sale.
A Freezable Lunch Bag To Seal In Freshness
This ingenious product keeps your child’s lunch cold and fresh until lunchtime. Place the lunch bag in the freezer at night, pull it out, and pack it full of delicious and healthy food right before your child leaves for school.
The freezable lunch bag from Packit uses built-in gel packs to maintain a cool temperature all day, while its thermal design ensures those packs remain cold and effective.
Nearly 1300 reviewers gave this $24.99 product a 4.7-star average rating on Amazon.
These Fun Food Shape Cutters
While this product is a sandwich cutter, it does much more. It allows you to carve your child’s food into fun shapes, from cucumbers to cantaloupes and numerous other options.
If you have a picky child, this is a great way to allow them to try new foods in fun shapes. If your child prefers their sandwich pieces to be cut into bite-sized shapes, it’s also a great way to provide them with bite-sized options.
The product has over 1400 reviews and a 4.7 average star rating on Amazon. A pack of 12 costs $9.99.
Bentgo Box For School Lunches
Bentgo Kids is an excellent option for children three to seven years old. With five portioned compartments, it keeps meals fresh and mess-free thanks to its leak-proof design. The durable, drop-proof build with rubber-coated edges is also a welcomed design feature for active kids, and the easy-to-use latches make it simple for little hands. The Bentgo box is also microwave and dishwasher-safe and made with BPA-free materials.
The Bentgo box is hugely popular on Amazon, with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 60,000 customers! It’s just $39.99 at regular price, but it’s often on sale for under $30.
Bentgo Box For Larger Meals
I would be remiss not to mention the larger version of the Bentgo box. The “Modern” provides 44 ounces of storage space for larger lunches. This is an excellent back-to-school lunch product for your older child, especially teenagers.
The compartment on the left side has a removable divider, making storing full-sized sandwiches and other oversized food items easy. At just $39.99, this product, with its 4.4-star rating on Amazon, is a no-brainer.
Dinosaur Reusable Hard Ice Pack
With more than 1,250 ratings and an average score of 4.6-stars, these themed reusable hard ice packs are a hit. The three-pack costs under $10 and is entirely reusable after simply rinsing them with water.
There’s something for every child, from dinosaurs to ice cream cones, cars, and sharks. The packs are also small enough to fit in lunchboxes, kid-friendly bento boxes, and other school lunch containers of various sizes.
Munchkin Snack Catchers Are Great For Younger Kids And Preschoolers
The Munchkin snack catcher is great for younger children who bring snacks to preschool. This spill-proof toddler snack container has soft flaps that make access to food simple, while its size allows it to fit into most cup holders without issue.
This product has nearly 70,000 Amazon reviews and an average 4.7-star rating. That’s an impressive number of happy parents, and it explains why it was the 2016 winner of the Cribsie’s Coolest Snack Container Awards. At just $6 on Amazon, this product is not only practical, it’s also very affordable. It’s also top dishwasher rack safe.
The OmniBox Bento Box
Keep your kids’ lunches warm and healthy with OmieBox, a bento box with a built-in thermos that keeps food hot and cold together in one compact design. Made from high-quality, durable materials, it’s perfect for packing various meals without the hassle of multiple containers.
Yes, we’ve included a lot of bento boxes on our list, but they truly are some of the best back-to-school lunch products you can purchase for your kids. Plus, with a 4.6-star rating across more than 6,000 reviews, this box is absolutely loved by parents.
While it’s more expensive at nearly $50 on Amazon, the included thermos and unique design make it worth the cost.