Is this a suitable size for carrying lunch for a 2 year old? For example, Pasta, cut fruit and chicken strips in each of the containers.
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I used to pack our 2 year old daughter's breakfast, lunch and fresh fruit -- 1 in each container -- so she'd have a full school day of meals in it before a nutritionist was hired to prepare snacks and lunches at the daycare. Now I only use one container per day and can fit a pancake and sausage link, waffle & link, scrambled egg and bacon strip, 3 mini muffins, 3 piglets (cocktail weenie sized pig-in-a-blanket) or 1/2 cup of cereal and there's still plenty of room for more so I think this should definitely work for you. Plus, evidently not many people have these so everyone will know it belongs to your kid. I used to pack our 2 year old daughter's breakfast, lunch and fresh fruit -- 1 in each container -- so she'd have a full school day of meals in it before a nutritionist was hired to prepare snacks and lunches at the daycare. Now I only use one container per day and can fit a pancake and sausage link, waffle & link, scrambled egg and bacon strip, 3 mini muffins, 3 piglets (cocktail weenie sized pig-in-a-blanket) or 1/2 cup of cereal and there's still plenty of room for more so I think this should definitely work for you. Plus, evidently not many people have these so everyone will know it... » Read More I used to pack our 2 year old daughter's breakfast, lunch and fresh fruit -- 1 in each container -- so she'd have a full school day of meals in it before a nutritionist was hired to prepare snacks and lunches at the daycare. Now I only use one container per day and can fit a pancake and sausage link, waffle & link, scrambled egg and bacon strip, 3 mini muffins, 3 piglets (cocktail weenie sized pig-in-a-blanket) or 1/2 cup of cereal and there's still plenty of room for more so I think this should definitely work for you. Plus, evidently not many people have these so everyone will know it belongs to your kid. « Show Less
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Yes, cups are certainly large enough to carry a variety of foods for a two year olds appetite. I usually only put dry foods in there, not sure If juice from fruit would leak. Haven't tested it. But gave used it for nuggets and goldfish plenty of times!
516947
yeah for sure. good idea actually. i wouldn't do a soup or liquid - not sure if water tight. i carry crackers around in ours.
516948
I would say so, my only thing is that I wouldn't want daycare providers to microwave them
516949
yes. It is perfect. And you can keep it in the refrigerator after you prep it until you are ready to walk out.
1854422
It's very small. I use it for bags of breast milk and it also its a kid sized Tupperware. Don't expect to get your lunch in it at all.
421343
I have an 8 year old who loves to sit with his 2 year old sister and eat lunch, but he is definitely too big. I would personally think that while your 5 year old may fit for a short time, I wouldn't buy it new at that age unless you child has a quite small stature.
1222171
No. My daughter outgrew this at/around age 3. We graduated to the Ms Bento container. She'll been 4 in Nov and Ms Bento will benefit is for several yrs.
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I agree with the other users who replied. The lid doesn't fit into a deep grove or snap into place, or any such thing; it just sits on top. So, I would not depend on the pieces to pack a lunch.
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I think it would work for a five year old. Of course, I've only ever dealt with picky eater five year olds, so I'm not sure. It holds a lot of food. I really like them.I measured the tray overall it's 7.5" by 7.5". The large compartment is 7.5"x 4" (that's approximate). The small compartments are 3.5"x 3.5", and all the compartments seem to be 1"deep.(Sorry, just saw the other comment)Hope this helps.
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I can fit a Hefty Clip Fresh 5.2 Cups or 1.3 L container in the bag and it leaves about 2 inches on top of it for additional items. If using an ice pack you have no room for anything else honestly. Also my husband munches on fruit snacks all day long so I can also stuff about 10-13 packs in the front zipper pocket. I thought this lunch bag was going to be a little bigger but it is on the smaller size.
148718
My 2 year old like to eat lunch in it but it was getting a bit small for her to lay down in.
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YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must and it is. Enjoy! YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must... » Read More YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must and it is. Enjoy! « Show Less
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I don't believe this is the right container for taking soup. The bottom container that looks like pants is the largest section, the middle container acts as a top to the bottom and when you put the rubber band thing on, it holds it together well enough that it won't spill, although I think runny liquids could still make it out. The middle container (the face) has a plastic cover making it the best choice for any liquids, but it is very small so it's best for things like grapes or nuts. The bowl on top has no plastic cover and you do turn it upside down to put it on, so there's no way you could put liquids in there. Somebody explained to me how you use bento containers: the top bowl is for rice, and what you do is take the middle and top portions off together, holding them tight with your hand and then flip it over and remove the middle part, then eat out of it like a regular bowl. This thing is very cute, but not as useful for the typical american lunch, like soup, salad, sandwiches. It's more for nuts and fruit, chips and dip, or small portions of rice and meat. However it's very unique and cute, and for the purposes of the types of food I mentioned, it works great. What I did was just buy a separate sandwich container and I pack that with this bento guy.
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If your child does not receive a ton of homework in which they would need to carry a large quantity of books at one time this bag would be perfect. Otherwise, I don't think it would last very long under the weight of the books. It is very convenient for the child to be able to attach the lunch box to the book bag. If your child is a big eater, the lunchbox will not hold a large lunch.
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Although the lids are tight, I wouldn't trust them for carrying soup- maybe salad. Also, they are glass and I would be nervous about kids dropping them- they do break. They are great for leftovers.
1971457
Yes, food can fit in basket. It comfortably holds a lunch for two. We have packed a lunch for two, including chicken, pasta and bread.
1413690
Even though it is small, it is quite roomy. The lunch boxes would easily fit but it depends on the size and shape of thermos. A bottle of water should fit with the lunch boxes.
1550663
There is room for a few more items to fit. It is the perfect size for a toddler to carry around.
1064228
The soup container is the smallest one. It will work, but it is not enough sustenance for me. My typical lunch consists of a protein in that smallest one, steamed veggies in the medium sized one, and a salad in the largest. I hope this helps!
783913
Definitely not. My Rubbermaid sectioned container did not fit and it is smaller than the easy lunch boxes (we have those too). I also found the lunchbox very heavy and the latch to lock/unlock very hard to move and made out of jagged plastic. The lunchbox is a great idea with poor execution. Hope this helps.