Packing a lunch for preschool is easy with this lunchbox that has lasted for over two years now. It’s parent, child, and teacher friendly!
When Tyler first started preschool two years ago, I had to pack a lunch for him. He’s always been such a picky eater. I was a little worried about what I was going to send for him to eat at school. At home, he usually gets a bit of this and a bit of that. That doesn’t work well when packing a school lunch. So I started looking for options, and found the Yumbox on amazon and decided to give it a try. It was a little more than I wanted to spend on a lunchbox. But I am so glad we got it.
The Yumbox is a bento-box style lunch box that comes in a few different versions, depending on the age of the person who will be using it and what they would typically be using it for. Of course, we have the child version since we are using it for preschool. If your child likes to bring a sandwich to school, then the adult one has space for that. The older one, the original one we bought, had the different food groups listed with cute little graphics of the food to know what to put in which place. The newer ones have cute images still, but not of the foods, although there is still text with the recommendations.
The BEST part?! These are leakproof! Well, for the most part. They don’t completely contain liquids. But I can put yogurt in one of the sections. Once the lunchbox is closed it doesn’t leak into the other compartments. The first couple weeks of school I sent some applesauce for Tyler, and his teachers said that was leaking a little bit because it’s so watery.
Originally Published On: September 7, 2017
Last Updated On: April 23, 2020
Quality and Durability of the Lunchbox
Tyler has been using his Yumbox for two school years now (going to school two days per week). There are almost no signs of any wear and tear on it, just a few scuff marks on the outsides. We have also used it to pack up some food when we go to the pool or splash pad. It fits inside a regular lunchbox, so I send it to school in that with an ice pack to keep his food cold, a spoon or fork if he needs it, and a napkin. The only thing that doesn’t fit in his lunchbox with this in there is his cup. We bring that separate to his class anyways because he uses it throughout the day.
Ease of Use
I love how easy it is to make a lunch with a variety of foods in it, since that’s usually what younger kids prefer anyways. Fill up the compartments, close it up, and it is sealed and ready to send.
The insert comes out in all one piece for easy washing, and then goes right back in to make the lunch. It can also be cleaned in the dishwasher on the top rack, although the website recommends to not put it through the heated dry which isn’t a problem for me because I don’t use that option.
It’s not only easy for me, but also easy for Tyler and his teachers. Tyler knows how to open this up, and then everything is ready for him. His teachers don’t have to help him open anything because it’s already ready to eat in the Yumbox. Tyler loves this because he is an independent child, and enjoys being able to do it all by himself.
Price of the Lunchbox
When I first purchased the Yumbox, I thought it was a little pricy for a kids lunchbox at $30. But like I said, I figured I would give it a shot. The reviews were all very positive and it seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. Now that I’ve had the Yumbox for a couple years, I can easily say that the price is completely worth it. In fact, I just bought another one a couple weeks ago so Ryan will have one for school since he started preschool this week as well.
This is one brand that I haven’t heard of and I haven’t seen their products before now. I love it!! This would be so perfect for my two littles and I am definitely going to check them out.
They are so great for little kids! I love them!
Awwww this post makes me SO nostalgic! My kids are all grown/pack their own lunches now, but I used to love doing it for them when they were little! So many memories.
Right now, I find it a pain sometimes to try to figure out the best things to send and what they will eat. But I’m sure one day I will feel the same!!
Now that’s a cool looking lunch box. My wife could use that for work (shes a teacher)
There are adult versions as well that have a larger area that would fit a sandwich or similar!
Where was this when my daughter was little? I had to use different containers and baggies to make every thing was just right. This would have been perfect for her.
I remember my mom doing the same! This is so much easier and much less waste as well.
Packing lunch boxes is such an expression of love and caring. My time for that is past. Now I provide the money for college meals
Providing the money for college meals is also an expression of love!
I’m not a mother but I still made use of such lunchboxes a few years ago (or my idea of one) and instead of having a box it was usually a bunch of containers propped up on top of each other and I always ended up having my table covered with containers, this type of lunchbox would have been really confortable and better. It just has to wait till I have children.
I’ve done that before too…. so many containers! If I was still working outside the home I would definitely have the adult version of the lunchbox!!
These are awesome I needed these back in school! I sent it to my friend who had his kid start elementary school!
I know, I wish I had one growing up too! Thanks for sharing 😀
I’m not really familiar with this brand, and I am checking this one out at my store. I know this is for kids, but I wouldn’t mind using this for myself. I love those little compartments.
They are great! I didn’t know about it until I looked for a bento box lunchbox and found it. There are adult versions too!
This is so cute and adorable! I am sure this comes in handy.
They are so perfect for my preschool boys!
These are such cool lunch boxes. They are so very different then the ones we had as kids where half the lunch would get crushed and or cold. Just love what they have been able to do and improve what we can send with our kids to school.
I totally agree! I wish I had one of these when I was in school.
I so love that it has different sections and each section tells you what should go in it. I love the proportions as well. This will help kids eat better and healthier!
It’s perfect for knowing how much of each thing to send with the boys. It gives them a little of everything and in good amounts.