The first day of school is just around the corner, to the dismay of many children, yet perhaps they'll feel a little better with one of these kid-friendly lunch boxes in hand. Fun, adorable and a great way to bribe children to eat healthy, these containers range from classic to modern and even original. There are plenty of ways to entice youngsters to bring their lunch to school instead of purchasing something from the cafeteria.
Whether that means appealing to them through their love of a particular TV show or making the kid-friendly lunch boxes slightly more interactive, companies have become very creative when it comes to this crucial time of day. Parents should have no trouble finding the best lunch box for their little ones.
39 Kid-Friendly Lunch Boxes
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Compartmentalized Containers
Black + Blum's Bento Box Container Fits Food Essentials
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Healthy Lunch Boxes
The OmieBox Holds Hot and Cold Food in One Colorful Container
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Fun Food Containers
Goodbyn Compartmentalized Lunchboxes for Kids & Adults
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Hindu Lunch Boxes
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Lifetime Lunchboxes
The Colorful Whipsaw Yubo Lunchbox is Here to Stay
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LEGO Lunch Boxes
These Building Block Boxes are Perfect for Carrying Your Meals
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Family Bonding Through Bento
In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches
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Gaming System Meal Carriers
Relive Your Old-School Nintendo Days With the Etsy NES Lunch Box
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Reinforced Snack Sacks
The Insulated Brown Paper Bag is Reusable and Resilient to Leaks
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Lonely Robot Lunchboxes
The Wall-E Lunchbox is Pixar-Perfect
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Competitive Lunch Box Creations
Star Wars Art in the Bento Challenge
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Breakfast Tart Containers
The Pop Tart Container Neatly Holds Two Baked Tarts for a Later Snack
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Scribbling Food Containers
The Thomas Vu Lunch Box is Fun and Practical
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Zany Zombie Lunch Boxes
The Zombie Survival Kit Will Feed the Hunger
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Building Block Lunchboxes
The LEGO Lunchbox is the Nerdy Way to Bring Food to School
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Fantasy Heroine Lunchboxes
This GoT Lunchbox Features a Print of the Mother of Dragons
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Heroic Meal Containers
The Superman Thermos Lunch Box Comes Complete with a Cape
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Dark Side Lunch Boxes
The Star Wars Darth Vader Soft Bags Will Keep Your Meals Breathing Heavily
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Customizable Lunch Boxes
Ogg Studio Personalization
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Retro-Print Portable Mini Fridge
Way Cool Way Hot
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Polar Bear Bento Boxes
The Gel-Cooma Lunch Box is "Beary" Adorable
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Cartoony Snack Boxes
Appy Food & Drinks' Food Boxes for Kids Are Filled with Treats & Activities
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Adorable Fruit Guardians
Fruity Faces' Inflatable Fruit Carriers Make Eating Healthy Fun
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Self-Heating Lunchboxes
MO:BEN Makes It Easy to Reheat Your Lunch
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Retro Lunch Boxes
Take a Blast to the Past With Geeky Vintage Lunch Boxes
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Literal Food Carriers
The Sandwich Lunch Box Perfectly Preserves Your Sandwich
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Puppet-Inspired Sandwiches
The Elmo Face Crust Cutter Makes Any Lunch Fun
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Apocalyptic Survival Packages
The 'Zombie Defense Solutions: 3-Day Survival Kit' is Practical
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Funky Mascot Food Containers
The Domo Tin Lunch Box Lets Domo-Kun Join You at Noon
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Military Lunch Box Designs
This Metallic Ammo-Styled Meal Carrying Case is Ideal for Manly Men
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Animated Movie Meals
Have Lunch with Buzz Lightyear Using the Toy Story Shirtbox
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Sci-Fi Meal Carriers
The Star Wars R2-D2 Tin Tote is Perfect for Diehard Fans of the Saga
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Cutesy Cartoon Lunch Boxes
These Charming Sanrio Bento Boxes Feature Iconic Japanese Characters
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Deceptive Medical Lunch Bags
The Emergency Insulated Lunch Box Will Give People a Scare
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Anime Ball Bags
These Poke Ball Lunch Bags are Perfect for a Pokemon Trainer
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Zombie Warning Lunch Boxes
These Lunch Boxes Playfully Warn Against Possible Monster Attacks
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Galactic Meal Containers
'Star Wars' Lunch Boxes Feed Your Inner Nerd
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Glowing Banana Protectors
The BananaGuard Prevents Mushing AND It Glows in the Dark
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Double Decker Lunch Boxes
The Collapsible Pizza Box Won’t Let Books Squish Your Slices
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Childhood TV-Inspired Bags
Dave Delisle's Novelty Lunch Box Mimics Mr. Dressup's Tickle Trunk
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey' Travel Case Has a Built-in Stroller
Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories
Stanley Introduces a Set of Quencher-Compatible Accessories
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Low-Cost QSR Meal Boxes
The KFC $20 Fill Up Box is Perfect for Families and Groups
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey Suitcase' Supports Parents with Young Kids
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Insulated Ice Cream Totes
The Halo Top Pint Pack is a Crossbody Bag for Taking Ice Cream to Go
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Ship-Like Food Containers
The 'Float' Food Storage Container by Wonjun Jo is Playful
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Speaker-Resembling Lunchboxes
The Fender Amp Lunchbox by Aquarius Resembles the Iconic Ampifier
Personalized Cereal Boxes
General Mills Just Unveiled Cheerios Name Boxes for American Heart Month
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
The Once Upon a Farm Advanced Nutrition Pouches are Flavorful
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits
The Monbento x Opinel On-the-Go Meal Kit is All-in-One
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Heart-Shaped Candy Kits
Heart-Shaped Gummy Lunchables are Coming for Valentine's Day 2023
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Kid-Friendly Smoothie Drinks
The Innocent Super Smoothie Blueberry Whiz is Nutrient-Rich
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Footlong Snack Bags
Subway Created Sidekick Safes to Securely Store Its Footlong Snacks
Nostalgic Kidult Meals
McDonald's x Cactus Plant Flea Market Made Happy Meals for Adults
Savory Infant Food Pouches
For Aisha's Halal-Certified Baby Food Expands Young Palates Early on
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks
Brain Squeezers are Supercharged to Support Growing Minds
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Rounds Its Curated Snack Boxes with a Birthday Option
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks
Harvest Snaps' Kids Freeze-Dried Snacks Use Only 100% Whole Fruit
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Savory Mess-Free Prepackaged Sandwiches
Smucker’s Uncrustables Now Come in Meat and Cheese Flavors
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Squeezable Hummus Pouches
Ithaca Hummus' Kid-Friendly Packaging is Portable & Mess-Free
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits are Now Soy-Free and Gluten-Free
Cafeteria-Style EDC Organization Trays
The James Brand Cambro Tray Set is Durably Designed
Baby-Led Weaning Bites
Little Spoon's Biteables are for Kids in Between Baby Food & Table Food
Happy Desk Salad Kits
Little Leaf Farms Fights Back Against Stigma Around Eating at Your Desk
Kid-Focused Hydration Beverages
Caliwater Launches a New Kids Line for Optimal Hydration
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Kid-Friendly Kombuchas
TIM TAM TUMMY Offers a Healthier Alternative to Juice Boxes
Convenient Kids Breakfast Items
Kodiak Cakes Launches a Broad Range of New Breakfast Products
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Collectible Lunch Box Giveaways
Taco Bell is Launching a Lunch Box Giveaway with DoorDash
Recyclable Packaging Fruit Snacks
Organix Kids Fruit Smash Comes in Two Tasty Flavors
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunchables Grilled Cheesies are Ready in 60-Seconds
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Kid-Friendly Stacked Lunches
Lunchables Collaborates with Fresh del Monte for a New Lunch Offering
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Virtual Kid-Friendly Kitchens
Chuck E. Cheese x Virtual Dining Concepts Debut the LankyBox Kitchen
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Allergen-Inclusive Child Snack Bars
Ready.Set.Food! Organic Oat & Fruit Bars Come in Two Flavors
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Character-Themed Snack Products
The good2grow Snackers Come in a Series of Familiar Options
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Squeezable Seasonal Snack Pouches
These GoGo squeeZ Snack Pouches are Limited-Edition
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Superhero-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Guardians Snack Adventure Kit is Limited-Edition
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Veggie Puff Snacks
LesserEvil's LILPUFFS Voyager Veggie Blend Encourages Nutritious Snacking
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Kid-Friendly Hydration Pouches
The iPRO Hydrate Pouch is a Nutritious Lunchbox Staple
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Temperature-Regulating Food Storage
The b, halfmoon Food Flask is an Elegant & Functional Product
Hydrating Kid-Friendly Cactus Waters
Caliwater Kids Pouches Come in Two Flavors
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Portable Sauce-Dispensing Bottles
Ksooly Launched Compact Sauce Bottles for On-the-Go Consumption
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Green Produce-Preserving Containers
Rubbermaid's 'FreshWorks® Produce Saver' Keeps Produce Fresh
Savory College Student Packs
Kraft Mac & Cheese College Care Pack is Great for College Students
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Lunch-Sized QSR Meal Deals
The KFC Lunch Box is Available at Participating Locations in Canada
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
Revived QSR Halloween Toys
McDonald's New Halloween Pails Come in Three Styles
Rebranded Prepackaged Lunches
Dairylea Lunchers Revamp Recipes and More
Better-for-You Baked Goods
Rule Breaker Snacks is Launching Deliciously Healthy Treats
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Ready's Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars Come in Treat-Like Flavors
Nutritious Wintertime Meal Bowls
Jason's Deli Handcrafted Bowls Come in Three Varieties
Loot Bag-Ready Chocolates
The Kinder Joy Birthday Pack Has 15 Individual Eggs Per Pack
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Trend-Inspired Catering Menus
Jimmy John's Introduces the 'Boy Math' Catering Bundle
Vitamin-Packed Snack Bars
The Bobby's Foods Yummy Bars are Formulated with Kids in Mind
Nutritious School-Targeted Cereals
Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal USDA Organic School-Compliant
Back-to-School Fried Chicken Deals
These KFC Back-to-School Deals Come in Two Options
Free-From Boxed Juice Drinks
These James White Organic Juices Have a Child-Friendly Recipe
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Sustainable Cardboard Cartons
Yazoo Kids Switches from Plastic to Cardboard Packaging
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Enchanting Kid's Beauty Boxes
Dans Un Jardin Launches the Princesse Jujube Collection
Live-Action Film Kids Meals
McDonald's The Little Mermaid Happy Meal Comes in Several Options
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
No-Sugar-Added Juice Boxes
These New Uncle Matt’s Organic Juice Boxes Come in Two Flavors
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Icy Pet Food Packaging
These Hydropac Ice Packs Work to Keep Pet Food Fresh During Shipping
Austria-Inspired Snack Boxes
Universal Yums Boast Snack Adventures from Around the World
Inclusive Lunch Campaigns
The 'LOVE YOUR LUNCH' Campaign Educates Children on Diverse Lunches
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Plant-Based Cafeteria Options
This School District is Launching Plant-Based Lunch Options
Group-Friendly Breakfast Boxes
Einstein Bros. is Selling New 'Good for Groups' Breakfast Boxes
Beef Jerky Snack Packs
Country Archer Provisions Original Beef Jerky Snack Pack is Convenient
Post-Partying Breakfast Meals
The Einstein Bros. All-Nighter Breakfast Box is Packed with Munchies
Grab-and-Go Veggie Snacks
The Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack is Here for the Back-to-School Season
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Whole Grain Cereal Bars
These General Mills Portable Cereal Bars are Formulated for Schools
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors