Lunch boxes

Looking for a fun lunch box for kids? At Tiny Giggles you will find cheerful lunch boxes for school and childcare from Skip Hop, Carl Oscar, Lees meer

Looking for a fun lunch box for kids? At Tiny Giggles you will find cheerful lunch boxes for school and childcare from Skip Hop, Carl Oscar, Sass & Belle, Prêt and Lässig. From a small toddler lunch box with an animal print to a sturdy lunch box for primary school: with a lunch box your child loves, lunchtime at school is a lot more fun.

What to look for in a children's lunch box

A lunch box goes along every day, gets tossed into a backpack and is opened and closed by little hands at school. A good one is therefore sturdy, easy to open and easy to clean. When choosing, look mainly at these points:

• Size: does it hold enough for a school day, and does it also fit in the backpack?
• Closure: can your child open the clips or lid by themselves?
• Material: is it free from BPA, PVC and phthalates?
• Cleaning: is it dishwasher safe, or is hand washing better?
• Extras: a cooling pack, a separate snack tray or cutlery can be very handy.

Which lunch box for kids of which age?

Toddler lunch box

For the youngest children, a small, light lunch box with easy clips works best. The Skip Hop Zoo Little Kid lunch kits are suitable from 3 years, hold 700 ml and consist of a lunch box plus a separate snack tray with lid. The clips come in fun shapes and are easy to open, and the lid is leak-proof. There are lots of animals to choose from, such as a whale. The Carl Oscar sandwich box is also ideal for little ones: it weighs just 80 grams and is free from BPA and phthalates.

School lunch box

For older children, the lunch box can be a bit bigger, with room for two or three sandwiches and a piece of fruit. The Carl Oscar N'ice lunch box has a leak-proof lid and comes with a small extra container, a cooling pack and multi-cutlery, so lunch stays fresh for longer. The lunch boxes from Prêt (16 x 13 x 5 cm) and Lässig (17.7 x 13.4 x 7.3 cm) are great choices too, and the Lässig lunch box is even dishwasher safe.

Plastic or stainless steel?

Most kids' lunch boxes are made of sturdy, light plastic such as polypropylene. It is food safe, easy to clean and can take a knock. Prefer to avoid plastic? The Sass & Belle Endangered Animals lunch box is made of stainless steel with a PP and silicone lid, and it is BPA-free. A metal lunch box lasts for years and is a sustainable choice. Note: some lunch boxes are microwave safe, such as the Sass & Belle Tiki Toucan and Girl Power lunch boxes, and the Betty unicorn lunch box can go in the microwave but not in the dishwasher. The product page gives the right care advice for each model.

Less waste with a good lunch box

With a reusable lunch box, you no longer need sandwich bags, cling film or disposable containers. That saves waste every school day, and sandwiches keep their shape better than in a bag. If you choose a model with a separate snack tray, such as the Skip Hop Zoo lunch kit, fruit and biscuits can go in without extra packaging. More and more schools also ask parents to pack lunch without disposable wrapping. A sturdy lunch box that lasts for years is then not only practical but also better for the environment.

Cute lunch boxes for boys and girls

Children are happy to finish their lunch from a box they love. At Tiny Giggles you will find lunch boxes with animals such as tigers, dinosaurs and whales, and cheerful designs such as the Sass & Belle Betty the Rainbow Unicorn, shaped like a unicorn. Looking for something for a boy or a girl? Then browse our boys' lunch boxes and lunch boxes for girls.

Lunch box or bento box?

A classic lunch box has one space for sandwiches, sometimes with a separate tray for fruit or a biscuit. That keeps things simple and suits children who mainly eat bread. Want to pack a varied lunch with vegetables, fruit and a dip, each in its own compartment? Then a bento lunch box is a good alternative. For snacks, small snack boxes and fruit containers are very handy.

Tips for a healthy lunch box

• Vary between wholemeal bread, rolls, wraps and the occasional pasta salad.
• Always add some fruit or vegetables, such as apple slices, grapes or cherry tomatoes.
• Choose fillings that do not make the bread soggy, or pack tomato and cucumber separately.
• Keep food cool with a cooling pack or an insulated kids' lunch bag, especially on warm days.
• Give your child their own water bottle, so they drink enough throughout the day.

Does your child prefer something warm, such as soup or pasta? Then a thermos food jar is more practical than a lunch box. Everything for lunch at school is in our lunch collection.

Frequently asked questions about kids' lunch boxes

Is a lunch box dishwasher safe?

That depends on the model. The Lässig lunch box is dishwasher safe, while some Sass & Belle lunch boxes are not. The product page shows how best to clean each one.

From what age is a lunch box suitable?

The Skip Hop Zoo lunch kits and the Carl Oscar lunch boxes are suitable from 3 years. They are light and have clips that little children can open by themselves.

Is a lunch box leak-proof?

A lunch box is mainly meant for dry food such as sandwiches. Some models, like the Skip Hop Zoo lunch kit and the Carl Oscar N'ice lunch box, have a leak-proof lid. For yoghurt or dips, a leak-proof bento lunch box is a better choice.

What size lunch box does my child need?

For preschoolers, a lunch box for one or two sandwiches is enough. Older children need more room. Check the dimensions on the product page and compare them with your child's backpack, so the lunch box fits in flat without tipping over.

Discover all lunch boxes for kids at Tiny Giggles below and choose a favourite for every school day together with your child. Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.