When my kids were starting school for the first time, I knew I wanted to pack their lunches. After doing some research on what type of container would suit our family needs, we chose yumbox and I haven't regretted it since. In fact, I've such a fondness for yumbox, my hubby ordered me my own purple bijoux, and it's wrapped up under our Christmas tree right now.
Pros:
1. It's easy for little kids to open and shut
2. Yumbox is leak proof, I've put yogurt, pudding, apple sauce, maple syrup, and ketchup in, and it's never leaked into any other compartment..
3. Which leads to my next point, yumbox is a bento style lunchbox and has 4-6 separated compartments. This was great for me, as my youngest had some sensory issues, and hated his food touching.
4. Yumbox is lightweight. I was also looking into planetbox because of the stainless steel, but from what I've read it's quite heavy. My kids were 2 and 3 at the time.
5. Comes in multiple colors.
Cons:
1. Both the shell and tray need to be washed by hand and left to air dry over night or hand dried. Yumbox does state that the tray is top rack dishwasher safe; however, because of the way it's designed, once the dishwasher has completed its cleaning cycle, water just collects in the holes of the tray, and I've got a small bowl of water in the morning. It's not a deal breaker for me, just a slight inconvenience.
Next, what you pack in the yumbox can't be heated in the yumbox and a separate ice pack has to be placed with it. (Rubbermaid has a great system that incorporates an ice pack or two with their containers). If I'm planning on sending them something warm for lunch, I bought a thermos food jar which does the trick.
Overall yumbox has worked well for us and I highly recommend it for adults and kids.
| Color | Matcha Green |
|---|---|
| Material | BPA Free Plastic with Silicone Seal |
| Brand | Yumbox |
| Age Range (Description) | Kid |
| Special Feature | Leakproof, Single Easy Open Latch |
| Capacity | 7.1E+2 Milliliters |
| Theme | Lunch Box |
| Product Dimensions | 1.8"D x 6"W x 1.8"H |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Weight | 570 Grams |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Included Components | Lunch Box Tray, Silicone Seal |
| Number of Compartments | 4 |
| Closure Type | Clip |
| Style | Kids |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Product Dimensions | 6"L x 2"W x 8"H |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free, Phthalate Free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Form | Box |
| UPC | 850049318235 |
| Manufacturer | Yumbox |
| Part Number | MG202303C |
| Item Weight | 1.26 pounds |
| Item model number | MGII202303C |
| Size | Medium |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Leakproof, Single Easy Open Latch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
