You get up early and make a healthy, yummy lunch for your kid’s school day that they are sure to enjoy. Or maybe your kids won’t eat anything but peanut-butter sandwiches and Doritos every day. Either way, your child is going to need a lunchbox that will keep their lunch stored safely so it’s still cool when it’s lunchtime.

No matter if you’re on the hunt for the perfect kids’ bento box, a character lunchbox or just a simple snack lunch bag, we’ve got plenty of cool lunchbox options that are bound to work for your family.

We’ve found options that are insulated to keep fruit and sandwiches cool until it’s time to walk to the cafeteria, though it’s always helpful to add a reusable ice pack. The other key element to a long-lasting lunchbox is keeping it odor-free and clean. All the ones on this list are easy to wipe out or wash with soap and water, and some are completely washable.

Keeli Kids Girls Pink Unicorn Lunch Box $14.99 from Walmart. Large enough to easily fit a bento box and includes a matching sandwich cutter!

Paw Patrol Soft Lunch Kit $18.99 from Walmart. This lunch kit features a zippered main section and a comfortable carrying handle.

FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag $13.99 from Amazon. Flat enough to fit in his backpack, but large enough to fit everything your little one needs. The kids can see their whole meal when it unzips!

Shop these lunchbox options for your preschoolers, available at Amazon, Walmart.

Best lunchboxes for elementary students

Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box, Lunch Bag, & Ice Packs $51.99 from Bentgo®. This bundle contains one Bentgo Kids Prints lunch box, one Bentgo Kids Prints lunch bag, and 4 reusable ice packs in coordinating shapes and colors.

Bentgo® Kids Prints Lunch Bag $24.99 from Amazon. Premium double insulation keeps your kiddo’s meals fresh in this spacious lunch bag. A variety of pockets include spaces for an ice pack, utensils, napkins, and a standard-sized water bottle.

TAL Kids Insulated Lunch Bag $10.98 from Walmart. TAL Kids Insulated Lunch Bag, Teal Stars is designed for kids on the go and is great for school. This lunch bag includes an ice pack, netted back pocket, and has an easy-carry handle.

Shop these lunchboxes from Walmart, Amazon.

Best lunchboxes for middle, high school students

Arctic Zone Power Pack Lunch Pack with Food Container $8.97 from Walmart. This lunch pack features two compartments, dual closure, and a BPA free food container that fits perfectly inside. Two compartments allow you to keep drinks separate from food or hard foods separate from soft foods.

BALORAY Lunch Bag $10.99 (reduced 63%) from Amazon. This lunch bag can be used as lunch bag, picnic bag, sundry bag, suitable for all age groups. This lunch bag looks small but with large capacity, it could perfectly fit your lunch box, snacks, and even protein shake bottle.

Hap Tim lunchbox for Girls $15.99 from Amazon. Made of durable oxford fabric and thick aluminum inner lining to protect your foods. Stronger aluminum inner and thicker foam layer will guarantee to keep your food fresh longer.

Shop these lunch boxes, available at Walmart, Amazon.

Ashley Dill covers the online shopping industry, writing about commerce. She can be reached at adill@pennlive.com.

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