Ample capacity, especially if you are packing food for an entire day and not just a lunch hour. Don’t forget. Insulation. With good insulation and a freezer pack to keep things cool, foods will be fresher at lunchtime. Wrap juice boxes in newspaper to keep them cold. Carrying handles or straps. Try these in the shop, especially if you will carry your lunch box by hand a great deal, such as if you walk or cycle to school. Easy cleanup. No matter how carefully you pack, your lunch box will end up with crumbs and spills in it, so think ,when you buy it, think about how easy it will be to wipe or rinse out.
A main dish, such as a sandwich, soup, salad, or wrap. Fruit(s) and vegetables. Snack(s) and treats. A drink.
