Unique Lunch Boxes

Host Bee on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Lunch Box Round Up for Preschool and Elementary School!

Even though summer has just really gotten underway, it’s nice to be able to cross one or two things off of your Back to School shopping list right now! For my children, choosing their back packs and lunch boxes is of high importance! And while they’re looking for something cool and unique that makes a “statement,” I’m still lobbying for durability. In an effort to please both parties, here’s a review of lunch boxes for preschoolers that make the “grade!” For older children, see Lunch Box Round Up for Middle and High Schoolers.

Vintage Appeal

These oilcloth lunch bags from Tanner Bananer are just charming! Shaped just like traditional brown paper lunch bags, with fold over Velcro tops, these gingham bags are sold in six bright color combinations and monogramming is available. Simple, sweet and easy to clean! (Taner Bananer, Oilcloth Lunch Bags, $12)

Retro Fun

As you would expect from Layla Grayce, the lunch box selection is really attractive with soft colors and modern designs! Choices include Pink/White Paper Dolls, Pink and Brown Branches with Sparrows, Orange and Lime Green Transportation and Green/Blue/Gray Owls! (Layla Grayce, Dwell Studio Transportation Lunch Box, $13 – $36)*

Lunchbox Flashback

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I have a vivid childhood memory, deliberating carefully between Holly Hobbie and Barbie lunchboxes! (Holly Hobbie won!) And happily enough, that same durable style is new again with terrific personalized metal lunchboxes from Girly Twirly! These old school favorites are lead free, water resistant, food safe and ready to withstand a lot of wear and tear with lots of design choices for both boys and girls! (Girly Twirly, Preppy Personalized Lunchbox, $30)

Adorable Animals

Built NY offers a super cute option with “Munchlers” insulated lunch bags! These bags look like a funny bunny, panda, tiger or dog, with ears that make easy to carry handles. Best of all, when completely unzipped, these critters create a nice sized placemat! (Munchlers: dog, panda, tiger, bunny, Amazon*, $6 – 10)

Personalized Lunch Bag

This is a roomy insulated cooler, available in red or blue, featuring adorable stick figures of boys and girls toting wagons filled with lunch foods! Personalization is also available! (Neiman Marcus, Insulated Cooler, $38)

Preppy Lunch Box And Snack Squares

At Lily Pad Embroidery, you’ll find the cutest assortment of preppy, personalized snack bags and lunch bags with lots of color and ribbon choices for both boys and girls. The 6″ square, ribbon trimmed totes are perfect for little ones who are only bringing a snack to school. (Lilly Pad Embroidery, Embroidered Lunch Tote, $15.95)

Bright and Funky

No boring plain canvas here! These lunch totes by Room It Up feature six bright and colorful patterns for girls and two for boys! Each tote is fully lined and insulated, with an interior mesh pocket to hold an ice pack and Velcro strap to hold a water bottle. (Room It Up Lunch Totes, $16)

Trendy

Perky and fun, this on trend Owl design by Stephen Josesph is adorable. Each tote is insulated, has a zippered front pocket and can be monogrammed with your child’s name! (Lily Pad Embroidery, Owl Lunch Tote, $14.95)

I hope these ideas give you a leg up on your back to school shopping and save you a bit of kid induced stress!