Choosing the right food jar can make lunch packing so much easier - especially when you’re trying to keep food warm, avoid waste, and make sure lunches actually get eaten.

Whether you’re packing warm pasta for kindy, nuggets for primary school, or a bigger lunch for hungry tweens, the best food jar really comes down to:

• Portion size

• Ease of opening

• Easy cleaning

• Lunchbox fit

• And of course … fun colours kids actually love

Here’s our guide to choosing the best food jar for your child’s age and appetite. Our two bestsellers - the MontiiCo 200ml Mini and the Oasis 230ml - both fit inside the bbox original lunch box. Want to compare them side by side? Check out our food jar guide.

For kindy & prep: MontiiCo 200ml mini food jar

If you’re packing lunches for little eaters, the MontiiCo 200ml Mini Food Jar is such a good option.

It’s perfectly sized for smaller portions like:

• Yogurt

• Fruit

• Pasta

• Nuggets

• Overnight oats

Why parents love it:

• Fits inside the bbox lunchbox

• Keeps food warm for up to 5 hours

• Fun, bright colours kids love

• Dishwasher safe

• Great for kindy-sized portions

• Durable stainless steel design

It’s also a great “starter” food jar for younger kids learning independence at lunchtime.

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“Perfect size for my prep child and fits beautifully in the lunchbox. So easy to wash too!”

“Keeps food warm until lunch and my daughter loves the colour!”

Kindy & primary, with an easy-open lid: Oasis 230ml food jar

The Oasis 230ml Food Jar is another favourite - especially if you want an easy-open lid and a little more room than the mini.

Why it’s popular:

• Fits inside bbox lunch boxes (and the MontiiCo Feast)

• Quick-release easy flip lid

• Keeps food hot for up to 4 hours and cold for up to 6

• Great for little hands

• Five fun colours

• Perfect for warm lunches

The easy flip lid is a huge win for independent little eaters who don’t want to struggle opening containers at school.

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“My son can finally open his lunch himself without asking for help!”

“The flip lid is amazing and it still keeps food warm for hours.”

For bigger kids, tweens & bigger appetites: MontiiCo 400ml food jar

Once kids hit primary school, appetites usually grow too 😅 If you’ve got a bigger eater, a tween, or a child with a seriously healthy appetite, the MontiiCo 400ml Food Jar is the one.

This jar is ideal for:

• Bigger pasta portions

• Fried rice

• Noodles

• Leftovers

• Hot winter lunches

Why it’s a favourite:

• Larger 400ml capacity

• Keeps food warm for up to 8 hours

• Easy-to-clean - dishwasher safe

• Great for bigger kids and bigger meals

• Double-wall insulation keeps food warm

It’s too tall for the lunch box, so it travels in the lunch bag instead. Parents especially love that the wider opening makes cleaning quick and fuss-free.

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“Finally found a food jar big enough for my tween!”

“Easy to clean, keeps food hot, and the portion size is fantastic.”

Coming soon: the b.box food jar

A b.box food jar made to fit the bbox original lunch box is on its way. Join the Sinchies family to be the first to know when it lands.

So … which food jar should you choose?

Here’s the quick breakdown:

Click here for our food jar tips and our top 5 hot lunches, or see every jar side by side in our food jar guide.