OmieBox Is the Playful Insulated Lunchbox You Want

If you want one lunch box that has both kid-appealing designs and real insulation, the OmieBox is the answer.

Most cute bento boxes are just plastic trays in a zippered bag. The OmieBox actually builds a thermos right into the box, so hot food like soup or mac and cheese stays warm until lunch. The cold compartment works with a tiny leakproof ice pack, too. It keeps food at the right temperature for a school morning, not all day, but that’s all you need.

It also nails the playful part: dinosaurs, unicorns, rockets, you name it. And because the thermos is built in, there’s no separate container to lose in the black hole of your kid’s backpack.

If your kid is fine carrying two pieces, you could pair any cute bento with a self-freezing Packit bag and get similar insulation. But for a single unit that actually looks fun, OmieBox is the one.

It’s a little pricier than the plain plastic trays, but you’re paying for insulation that actually works. Worth it.