You might not love your Tupperware cupboard right now but hear us out. You have about eight containers and five lids, none of which fit correctly (thank you, dishwasher), all taking up far more real estate in your kitchen cupboards than they’ve ever earned and ready to slalom out the minute you even look at the door, are we right? But whether its picnic season, day trips at half-term or the eldest are back at school and you’re stacking up sandwiches before you’ve even woken up properly, you need at least one cute bento box, insulated food jar or biodegradable placemat in your life. TMC; here for all your packed lunch needs. You’re welcome.

1.

Sistema

With different compartments that can be added or taken away, this is super-versatile for any kind of meal or snack. And while it looks fairly functional, it’s available in an array of colours, which means everyone can have their own.

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Yum Box

The sweet little pictures at the bottom of each compartment help older kids to start learning about the nutritional value of what they’re eating and (let’s be honest) are a helpful reminder for mums that however much they like mini mozzarella balls they probably shouldn’t outnumber the carrot sticks.

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MunchBox

Another great option for a ‘picky’ lunch, this is ideal for kids who really don’t like sandwiches (crazy, we know). The middle layer can be removed and popped into the microwave, too.

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4.

Skip Hop Zoo

Eco-friendly and child-friendly, now there’s a thing. This cute metal lunch box is a good size for little ones and comes in an assortment of animals to choose from. Make ours this super-cute fox.

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5.

Liewood

In our opinion, the most ascetically pleasing of the Tupperware. But of course thats not what matters at all. Three compartments allows you to keep food separate and can stands head of up to 230C!

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