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.

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

• 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!”

Another great kindy option: Oasis 230ml food jar

The Oasis 230ml Food Jar is another favourite for younger kids - especially if you want an easy-open lid.

Why it’s popular:

• Fits inside bbox lunch boxes

• Quick-release easy flip lid

• Great for little hands

• Fun colours available

• 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 primary school kids: Oasis 300ml food jar

Once kids hit primary school, appetites usually grow too 😅

The Oasis 300ml Food Jar gives you a little extra room while still fitting nicely into most lunch setups.

Why families love it:

• Bigger capacity for growing kids

• Quick-release lid makes lunchtime easy

• Bright, fun colours

• Great for pasta, fried rice, leftovers, soups and more

• Keeps food warm for hours

This size works really well for kids who need a more filling recess or lunch.

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“The perfect upgrade from the smaller jars. Holds enough food to keep my son full!”

“Excellent quality and so easy for school lunches.”

For tweens & bigger appetites: MontiiCo 400ml food jar

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

• Easy-to-clean - dishwasher safe

• Great for bigger kids and bigger meals
  

• Double-wall insulation keeps food warm

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.”

So … which food jar should you choose?

Here’s the quick breakdown:

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