Kids Bento-Style 5-Compartment Leak-Proof Lunch Box - Just-Right Portions for Ages 3 to 7, Durable, Drop-Proof, Dishwasher Safe, PFAS & BPA-Free & Made with Food-Safe Materials (Green)

If you're on the fence about which bento box to order for your child (BENTGO KIDS or YUMBOX), I will compare the two brands in this review. My family has used both kinds for about a month. **BENTGO KIDS** My 5 year-old kindergartner takes this box for his lunch, and it is truly the better choice for YOUNGER CHILDREN in my opinion. It has a more juvenile color scheme, five small food compartments, DURABLE RUBBER TRIM on the top and bottom, and overall exudes a higher quality product that will withstand more abuse than the Yumbox. The latches are more HEAVY-DUTY than the Yumbox, and although it can be a bit difficult for kids to close at first (it's a tight seal around the inner tray), my son got the hang of it after a couple tries. The Bentgo Kids trays come in three different colors and seem more durable than the Yumbox trays. The Bentgo Kids box doesn't hold a LOT of food, but it is plenty for my son, and I imagine it will provide ample food until he's in second or third grade (probably a good box for 3-8 year-olds?). The largest compartment will fit a half sandwich unless your bread is huge, but then you can just cut it in quarters. The Bentgo Kids shell is a bit larger than the Yumbox, so it's a tight squeeze into my son's soft-sided LL Bean box, but we manage to fit the Bentgo and a Lifefactory water bottle into the LL Bean box. *UPDATE* - We recently purchased an LL Bean Discovery lunch box, and this easily fits either the Bentgo or Yumbox as well as a water bottle and extras. The Bentgo also fits in a Lands' End ClassMate soft sided lunch box with a Goodbyn water bottle (see photo). Does the Bentgo Kids leak? Nope. The rubber gasket on the lid is impressive, and ranch dressing has stayed neatly in the center dip compartment. The gasket on the Yumbox doesn't seem to be as good, so this is another reason why I like the Bentgo Kids better for younger children. It's pretty much foolproof. To clean, simply remove the inner tray and put it in the dishwasher. I always hand wash the outer shell or at least give it a wipe-down each day. **YUMBOX PANINO** I purchased this Yumbox Panino for my 9 year-old third grader. I like the Yumbox Panino colors and design better for OLDER CHILDREN (maybe 7-12 year-olds?). It's less juvenile than the Bentgo Kids box, and the Panino version has room for a larger sandwich. Since its tray has thin dividers, it will HOLD A BIT MORE FOOD too. The Yumbox has a slightly SMALLER FOOTPRINT than the Bentgo Kids, and it fits snugly in my son's LL Bean lunch box, but his water bottle does make his lunch box lid bulge out - not a big deal. We have since upgraded to the LL Bean Discovery lunch box, which is much deeper and has plenty of room. If you only have room for a small, narrow water bottle, the Goodbyn bottle is a great option (found on Amazon). We have packed ranch dressing in the center, and as long as I press down tightly while latching the lid, it doesn't leak. The inner tray has printed text underneath (they are not removable stickers), but it does have a more grown-up look to it than the whimsical designs on other Yumbox trays. Yumbox sells plain trays on their website. The tray easily snaps out for washing in the dishwasher, but we always wash the outer shell by hand. FOUR compartments or SIX? Yes, Yumbox offers two different versions - same size, but the trays have either more or less compartments. I debated greatly over which to buy, but ultimately I decided that the Panino (4 compartment) style would grown with my son better than the 6-compartment Yumbox, and on days when he doesn't pack a large sandwich, I simply use silicone baking cups as dividers. Links to the cupcake liners and leaf-shaped food picks shown in my photo are at the end of this review. SUMMARY: Both boxes have different features, so the box to choose really depends on your child's needs. The YUMBOX PANINO is my favorite for OLDER CHILREN or those who eat larger lunches because of the tray design and color combinations. The BENTGO KIDS is terrific for younger kids as it seems MORE DURABLE yet holds plenty of food for little ones. I do wish the Bentgo Kids box came in more colors, but perhaps this is in the works. For now, my son enjoys using his different-colored trays to switch things up a bit. Links to other products shown in my photo: Silicone Cupcake Liners (this set has red, which my sons had to have): http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Cupcake-Kitchen-Buddies-Included/dp/B00LR84HXA/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1425867226&sr=1-1 Leaf Food Picks: http://www.amazon.com/Tornado-P-2759-Leaf-pick-10P/dp/B0019XLGLE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1426438596&sr=1-1&keywords=leaf+food+picks Goodbyn Bottle: http://www.amazon.com/Goodbyn-20064BT-Bottle-Blue/dp/B0050O92PK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442187692&sr=8-1&keywords=goodbyn+bottle February, 2017 UPDATE: My second grader is still using his Bentgo Kids nearly every day, as it holds more than enough food for his appetite. The rubber trim began to peel off a bit on the outer container (though I always hand wash it), and Bentgo sent me a replacement! What a wonderful product and equally great customer service!

I love Bento Boxes. Tee colors were very appealing to my toddler and not a bad buy for the price. Lightweight, and easy to clean. The different sized compartments makes this thing pretty versatile with what you can sort in there. Sturdy design means my toddler won't break this while it bangs around in a backpack on the way to school. I put everything in cold but with the space below it seems like it would retain temperature for a while if you put hot food in there. Overall i like these. Wish there was a stainless steel version with some cool colors tho.

I absolutely love the bentgo containers and brand period. This is my third purchase of these specific types of bentgo containers. They really are spill proof, good quality material. They keep food pretty warm until lunchtime. The longest one lasted two years until I found a mold spot. Highly recommend for kids school lunch.

I will begin using the two Bentgo Kids that I bought daily next week to send lunch with my 1-year-old and not-quite-3-year-old to daycare. They have not stood the test of going to daycare with them yet, but so far I really like the Bentgo Kids. They seem to be good quality and durable. The latches are easy enough that my older child is able to open them on her own (once she was shown how), but secure enough that I'm not worried about them coming accidentally unlatched. She did have a little difficulty closing the box on her own though since simply closing the lid doesn't really close it... you have to kind of pull it out/toward you when you close it in order for it to close all of the way to latch. But she will have her teacher(s) available to help her, as will my younger child. I felt that the outer shell was easy to wash. The inner tray was also easy to clean, but the deep recesses on the bottom were difficult to clean while hand washing; some of them are pretty narrow to be able to fit a dish cloth or brush up there. Of course, these areas shouldn't get too dirty either. I did a quick test to see how leakproof the box is by filling a couple of compartments about halfway with water and sloshing it around a bit. I shook it a little, rocked it back and forth, turned it upside down, etc. The water stayed in place. There were a couple of drops (literally drops) in a neighboring compartment, but I'm pretty sure it is from dripping from the lid when I opened the box. Based on this, I doubt it will be a problem to include foods such as yogurt, applesauce, or cottage cheese. The leakproof seal was actually the predominant reason why I ultimately decided on the Bentgo Kids... so I could send the foods I just listed and not worry about other foods, such as crackers, getting soggy. I am very excited to start using these boxes every day. I love that the sizes of the compartments seem perfect for kid-sized portions, and that the number of compartments gives me the ability to send a variety of foods every day so my picky toddlers will hopefully at least eat something. Also, the overall size of the box is perfect for little hands. Both of my kids are able to carry it around easily. Overall, I would rate the Bentgo Kids at a 5... I'm rounding up a bit because I love the product so far, but it is a little hard to reach some areas of the underside of the tray when washing.

I love these especially for my kindergartner. They make lunch easy to organize and eliminate the issue of trying to spend their entire short lunch trying to open packages or dealing with tons of trash. They’re leak-proof and wonderful. My only issue I ran into was accidentally forgetting to unpack lunch once or twice and letting it sit with food in it overnight. The silicone inside got mold on it and I tried every method to remove it. Impossible. It’s trash and you must buy a new one. DO NOT FORGET TO UNPACK AND WASH EVERY DAY! Let’s be real- I’m a busy mom of 4 and things slip through the cracks sometimes. Kids leave a lunchbox in the car or at school. But if this is left with food in it, it WILL be ruined and I never saw that mentioned anywhere before. Otherwise, I love these!

This is our 3rd school year using the Bentgo box. It is very durable. Before buying I read a review to hand wash it so that is what we do and it has lasted a long time. Only now after three years are we seeing a wear on the top insulation part but it is only discoloration and not an insulation problem. My daughter cannot have her food touching so this is a perfect solution and I think it keeps all the food fresh and clean. Also the food itself holds up well the next day if she does not eat all of her lunch. I simply put it in the fridge and re-fill what is needed for the next day. Same goes if I pack her lunch overnight. We have noticed that any cracker type food (saltines, pretzels, pocky, cheez its) gets soggy by lunch time so we know now I only use those in a sack lunch or pack them separately. The same goes for any "wet" fruit like watermelon or strawberries. They do not hold up well if packed the night before or into the next day. I am not sure if the good insulation traps moisture or it is a small design flaw. But this is our experience these past years using it. We have used the center for sour cream or ketchup or any thick sauce but it is very small and she says she can never get a lot of the sauce so it is a waste to us to use it for sauce. No spoon is small enough so I end up putting gummy bears as a dessert in it and have a small little packet of sauce on the side. I found the lunch boxes on Disney.com fit this box the best. I was able to fit an ice pack, the bentgo box, a capri sun or a square juice box and a lunch kit with ease. The biggest problem is it is heavy. After filling the bentgo with food and then filling her lunch box the first year it was really heavy. She started using this box in kindergarten and the teacher always had to come help her open and close it because the suction on it is great. This is a plus but also a minus if your child cannot get help. She is going into 3rd grade next year and has outgrown this box because every day she comes home it is empty but for it lasting so long it is a great buy. I don't go through a million plastic bags or find crumbs in the crevices of her lunch box. Tip on size: the big portion I can fit about a cup of rice or pasta or 1/2 a sandwich. Two silicone cupcake cups also fit really well in the big portion (with no problems of closing it shut)

This is my third order of this product. Grandkids love them. they survive ~ 1 year of active kids use. They are excellent for kids who have issues with foods "touching".

My Bentgo lunchbox has proven to be very practical and functional. I like it because it has compartments that keep food separate and organized, and it is also durable and easy to carry. It is an excellent, convenient, and tidy option for school.

After nearly 3 years, the previous two i bought needed replacing. My children love their lunch boxes, as do I. Leak proof, keeps everything fresh, beautifully designed and long lasting! Excellent value for money.

La usiamo tutti i giorni ed e' comodissima, sicura, non perde liquidi e molto facile da pulire. La misura e' perfetta eccetto per i due compartimenti piu'piccoli dove alla fine non facile mettere qualcosa ne avrei preferito uno solo e piu grande.

Habe diese Brotdose für meine Tochte gekauft und bin sehr zu frieden. Grad für ein Kind, welches in die Krippe oder Kindergarten geht ist diese Perfekt. Die Kammern haben genau die richtige Größe für die kleine. Das Gute daran ist, dass diese Kammern alle von einander abisoliert sind. So kann ich ihr in die eine Kammer Joghurt füllen ohne dann Angst haben zu müssen, dass dieser sich mit dem Brot vermischt. Diese ist Absolut auslaufsicher. Das Abwaschen klappt auch Kinderleicht, der Einsatz mit den Kammern lässt sich herrausnehmen. Durch die leicht abgerundeten Kammern kommt man schnell mit einem Schwamm oder Lappen rein, wischt Drumherum und spült es einfach aus.

Just its very hard for my 3 year old to close it it hard for her to close she bring them open. Bit heavy too it makes her bag heavy. Other then that it is a good lunch box leak proof and never mix any compartment with other even she bring lunch open not tightly closed still nothing fall out

Super pratique pour emmener les repas de ma fille quand elle va chez la nounou! La boite est bien hermétique et aucun aliment ne se mélange. Chaque aliment reste dans son compartiment! Quel plaisir de m'en servir! 😊