16 Bento Boxes For Back to School That Will Make Packing Lunch So Much Easier

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Although it's sometimes said as a joke, every kid's favorite school subject is, for obvious reasons, lunch. However, for most parents, their most hated school-year duty is packing up those lunches every day. To make sure that kids get to experience their favorite subject with (healthy) gusto and to ensure that you don't feel like a robot every morning trying to figure out what the heck to pack them, you've got to check out these bento lunchboxes. With compartments for different food groups — and some that are designed to keep food either hot or cold — it'll be hard not to pack your kiddo a well-portioned, healthy lunch that won't come back half-eaten!

Scroll through for 16 awesome compartment lunchboxes.

01
Planetbox Rover

Planetbox Rover

The Planetbox Rover ($56) is made of safe materials and comes with a customized magnet set ($3 - $8) that matches your child's interests. Next year, keep the same box but get some new magnets for a fresh look!

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Bentgo Leakproof Lunch Box

Bentgo Leakproof Lunch Box

The Bentgo ($28) is completely leak-proof to ensure that everything gets to school without spilling (and anything that doesn't get eaten doesn't destroy the bottom of their backpack!).

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Yumbox Illustrated Bento

Yumbox Illustrated Bento

This adorable six-compartment food tray ($28) has the food groups illustrated, labeled, and perfectly sized for portion guide and control.

04
Pottery Barn Kids Stainless Steel Bento

Pottery Barn Kids Stainless Steel Bento

The stainless steel Spencer bento ($49) has spacious compartments and snug lids that will keep everything sealed up until lunchtime.

05
OmieLife Insulated OmieBox

OmieLife Insulated OmieBox

The OmieBox Insulated Lunch Box ($40) has different compartments for cold and hot foods and is easy for small hands to open and use.

06
Spencer Bento Box Container

Spencer Bento Box Container

The Spencer Bento Box Container ($17) is made of a durable BPA- and phthalate-free plastic.

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Goodbyn 3 Compartment "Bynto"

Goodbyn 3 Compartment "Bynto"

This Goodbyn "Bynto" box ($9) has three large compartments to keep food separated and has a built-in handle to carry it to the lunch room with ease.

09
Cheeky Kids Unicorn Bento Box

Cheeky Kids Unicorn Bento Box

Cheeky Kids Unicorn Bento Box ($9) has latches on each of its four sides to ensure zero spillages.

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Fit and Fresh Bento Lunch Box Kit

Fit and Fresh Bento Lunch Box Kit

Fit and Fresh's Bento Lunch Box Kit ($20) has built-in sections for freezer packs and zips up to keep everything together.

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SmartPlanet Large Collapsible Eco Lunch Kit

SmartPlanet Large Collapsible Eco Lunch Kit

This SmartPlanet Large Collapsible Eco Lunch Kit ($10) makes packing lunch easy and storing the clean container in your kitchen even easier.

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Sistema Klip It 6pk Color Containers

Sistema Klip It 6pk Color Containers

The Sistema Klip It 6pk Color Containers ($15) stack in a bunch of different ways, making lunch-packing totally customizable.

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Double-Lined Stainless Bento Lunchbox

Double-Lined Stainless Bento Lunchbox

This Double-Lined Stainless Bento Lunchbox ($13 - $15) is designed to keep foods cold or warm for up to two times longer than standard containers.

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Aperture Appetites Bento Box

Aperture Appetites Bento Box

For the little photographer-to-be, this Aperture Appetites Bento Box ($16) is equal parts adorable and functional.

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Elephant Bento Box

Elephant Bento Box

This Elephant Bento Box ($15) is a cute bento option for smaller kids who don't want to lose out on having a "fun" lunch box design.