Unique lunch boxes, lunch bags and snack totes

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 School and High School.

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! (builtny.com, $10)

Old Fashioned Charm

These bags from Teacups & Tadpoles are crafted from vintagey looking fabrics, featuring Spring Flower, Piggy Fairy and Play House patterns for girls and Rodeo, Dragon, Dogs or Western motifs for boys! The round lunch bags close with a draw string and have an easy to carry handle. Inside features a foam layer with vinyl lining and interior pockt for an ice pack! (teacupsandtadpoles.com, $26)

Personalized Lunch Bag

Shaped like a traditional lunch bag, these sacks stand out with really charming, personalized stick figure kids dreaming about lunch! The red or blue bags are insulated and close with Velcro. (neimanmarcus.com, $34)

Preppy Lunch Box - Snack Squares and Lunch Totes from Lily Pad Embroidery

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. (lillypadembroidery.com, $11.95 for the 6″ square tote and $14.95 for the lunch sized tote)

For Elementary School - Bright and Funky

No boring plain canvas here! KooKoo Bears Kids offers two styles of lunch boxes in four fabulous patterns. Bright Spots (colorful polka dots) and Flower Dots (Mod Flowers) are crafted from polyester and can be personalized. Delightful Dots (abstract colored circles) and Fun Stripe (navy and red) have a shiny, exterior vinyl coating for easy cleaning. Coordinating backpacks are also available. (kookoobearkids.com, $16 for the poly lunch tote and $18 for the vinyl version)