OmieBox is the lunch box for a slammer

OmieBox is the best pick for a toddler who throws or slams: the latch stays shut on impact, but small fingers can still work it once they get the hang of it.

You’re looking for a two-way street: a latch that doesn’t pop open when it hits the floor, but also doesn’t require adult hand strength to open. Most lunch boxes only do one. Bentgo Kids opens super easily, but it cracks or pops when dropped. Magnet-lid ones like PlanetBox are sturdy, but they’re not latches at all and can slide open on a hard throw.

OmieBox hits the middle. The front clip is stiff enough that it won’t burst open when flung, but a two-year-old can learn to open it after a few tries. The body is stainless steel, so it takes the abuse. The plastic latch is the weakest