Bentgo Kids beats a bag full of containers.

The Bentgo Kids lunch box is the best pick for a kid who won’t touch sandwiches and wants everything in its own little spot.

It looks like a regular lunch box, but open it and you get five separate compartments — a big one for something other than a sandwich, a medium one for fruit, a tiny round one for dip, and a couple of snack-sized sections. So everything stays separate without needing a dozen mini Tupperware cups. The tray pops out for cleaning, the latch opens easily for small hands, and it’s leak-proof enough for ranch or yogurt.

One thing to be honest about: it’s not actually separate containers, just compartments. If your kid specifically needs to see individual containers, then you’re better off with a plain lunch bag and a set of small bento containers. But expect to lose pieces and spend extra loading time. For most kids, compartments scratch the same itch — things don’t touch, and they can eat in any order they want.

Stick with Bentgo Kids for ages 3–7. For older kids, the Bentgo Grande works better. This is not where you save six bucks.