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Stock up on kids’ lunch boxes and water bottles for school

They go missing when you least expect it!

A blue lunchbox and a blue Yeti water bottle, side-by-side, perfect for packing a lunch for school. Credit: Reviewed / Bentgo / Yeti

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Lunch boxes and water bottles are two important staples that kids need for school. Daily use means that your current options may be showing wear or have simply disappeared. Water bottles and socks have a way of doing that!

Whether you are looking for durability, fun styles, or something that is easy to carry, we’ve got you covered. These lunchtime favorites have features that kids and parents love.

Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag

Two lunch bags side-by-side, going into the school season, it's perfect for kids to pack their lunches in.
Credit: Reviewed / Bentgo

This lunch bag makes packing lunch easy for parents and taking lunch fun for kids.

This lunch bag will add a bit of sparkle to your child’s day! Available in two colors, the water-resistant fabric provides protection against spills and makes it easy to wipe down.

Best of all, the Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag is compatible with all sizes of our favorite Bentgo lunch boxes. There are also numerous other Bentgo accessories to mix and match, including water bottles, ice packs, and utensils.

Reviewers love the double-insulation to keep food cool or warm until it’s time to eat. They also rave about the water bottle holder and the ability to carry it three ways: Padded carrying handle, adjustable shoulder strap, or backpack attachment buckle.

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Bentgo Kids Lunch Bag

Shop this easy-to-use kids' lunch bag for hassle-free lunch transportation.

$30 at Amazon

Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box

A lunch bag container with half a sandwich, fruit, veggies, Goldfish, and M&M's.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

A variety of foods fit in this five-compartment Bentgo lunch box.

Packing kids’ lunches is a breeze with the Bentgo five-compartment design. The uniquely sized compartments make it easy to add variety. You’ll find it ideal for packing fruits, veggies, or snack foods.

Reviewers love the two-piece design which makes clean-up easy because the interior tray is top-rack dishwasher-safe. They also note that any issues they encountered were quickly resolved by the company’s highly responsive customer service team.

The design features two latches that are made for small hands to be able to easily open and close, while still ensuring the bento box is leakproof. Available in over a dozen fun colors, kids aged 3-7 will enjoy choosing one to match their style!

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Bentgo® Kids Prints Leak-Proof, 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box

The Bentgo 5-compartment kids' bento lunch box is the ideal style for quick and easy lunch prep.

$30 at Amazon

Yeti Rambler Jr. water bottle

A baby blue Yeti, which is a great water bottle for a lunch bag and is leakproof.
Credit: Reviewed / Yeti

Our favorite kids’ water bottle is leakproof and ready for adventure.

Looking for a water bottle that can keep up with your wild child? Durability is critical when it comes to kids’ water bottles and the Yeti Rambler Jr. delivers. The handle makes it easy to carry, and YETI’s shatter-resistant construction and powder coat also help minimize wear and tear.

As our favorite kids’ water bottle, we love the innovative straw design, so there’s no worrying about straws splitting or breaking. We also love that it is dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and most of all, leakproof!

A cool fact to note—while the Yeti Rambler Jr. is listed as having a 12-ounce capacity, it actually holds 14 ounces. That means bonus space for ice! With a dozen colors to choose from, kids can select their favorite. The Yeti Rambler Jr. is ready for whatever adventures you throw at it.

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Yeti Rambler Jr.

A durable water bottle that can handle tagging along on all your kid’s adventures.

$25 at Amazon

Hydro Flask Kids’ Wide Mouth Bottle

Two yellow and red  Hydro Flask Kids’ Wide Mouth water bottle, that come in a variety of colors.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

The Hydro Flask Kids’ Wide Mouth water bottle comes in multiple sizes and colors to outfit the whole crew.

The Hydro Flask Kids’ Wide Mouth Bottle is well-insulated and keeps contents cold for up to 24 hours. It also features pro-grade stainless steel and a perforated bottle boot, both of which help it stand up to kids' busy on-the-go lifestyles.

Our reviewers rave about how spill-proof and leak-proof this water bottle is! We also appreciate the powder coating that made gripping the bottle easy. Every part is dishwasher-safe, making it incredibly easy to clean.

Don’t overlook the fun bonus feature—an integrated name tag on the bottom of the bottle, which will make it easy to claim should it ever go missing at school or at the field.

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Hydro Flask Kids Wide Mouth Water Bottle

In 12- or 20-ounce sizes, this Hydro Flask kids’ water bottle is easy to use and smart to stock up on.

$23 at Amazon

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