LUNCHBOXES
So, yesterday a friend asked me for lunchbox reviews! It occurred to me that this might be something that everyone is interested in right about now! Here's what I shared with her! Thanks for inquiring Margot! These are just my preferences!
So, yesterday a friend asked me for lunchbox reviews! It occurred to me that this might be something that everyone is interested in right about now! Here's what I shared with her! Thanks for inquiring Margot! These are just my preferences!
So, I have 3 sets: Planetbox Rovers, Sistema flat boxes and Happy Boxes. We use the Pottery Barn large lunchbox insulated bags, so I used containers that would fit comfortably in those! I like the size because it's not too heavy for them with the other things they end up having to take to school!
Planetbox - ss - last forever, leakproof containers inside but they, themselves are not. Dishwasher safe, but kind of heavy for the girls (5 years old) when they are filled with food! $$$
Sistema - bpa free, phthalate free, dishwasher safe, liquid proof, super light, tons of options, they have divided and non-divided. We use these for EVERYTHING! In the pics, they are the small colored ones. $
Happy Boxes - bpa free, dishwasher safe, liquid proof, great bento box style. Still light but a little bulkier than the Sistema. Tucker LOVES these because all his food is separated and not touching! In the pics they are the larger plastic ones with separations. $$
I LOVE the Planetboxes, but right now they are really heavy for the girls when I have them filled with enough food. I don't use the liquid proof containers in them very much bc they are kind of a pain, and personally I don't love anything with parts and pieces. But, I think that just bc x4. If it were just 1 or 2...it wouldn't be so bad. The little containers each have a top and bottom + a rubber leakproof piece, which always seems to disappear! I think they will be better as they get a little older just because of the weight. Also, they are hinged and not a top/bottom box, so they take up a lot of space in the dishwasher! When I have 4 in there it's like 1/3 of the dishwasher, lol!
I like the Sistema and the Happy Boxes best for right now. I like the top/bottom for fitting them into the dishwasher, the weight. I usually fill the Sistema, then put an extra something plus Capri Sun Water or water bottle in and it all fits nicely! With the size of the Happy Boxes and the Planet Boxes the juice box or water bottle has to go in the outside pocket and doesn't stay as cold.
We also traded in all other cups and bottles for the Nalgene On the Fly water bottles! ZERO parts and pieces, straws, or suction! They lock and don't smell! Each child has their own pattern - no confusion! I LOVE these! $
I know it's a lot but I hope it makes sense and helps! More info in both of these older posts!
and this older one! http://deannadoesit.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-lunchbox.html
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