Think outside the lunch box

These smart, cool-looking kids lunch containers take the "ugh" out of packing a PB&J.

Can it

Fill these eco-friendly, reusable guys up with whatever you want, hot or cold--they have thermal walls and resealable tabs.

Video: Lunch box fare can help or hurt

My Eco Can, $12.99 each; perpetualkid.com.

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Divide and conquer

This BPA-free container comes in fun hues and is perfectly portioned for little-kid lunches--a matching 8-ounce bottle ($4.99) fits in the middle compartment.

Bing: Fun kid's lunches

Bynto box, $8.99; store.goodbyn.com.

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Sammy in a sack

Cut down on waste with a reusable, dishwasher-safe, Velcro-closure bag.

Video: Think outside the lunch box

(Bonus: It's so much cuter than a plastic one!) Sandwich bag, $7.99; builtny.com.

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Play the accordion

New motivation for your kids to finish their snacks--getting to smoosh the holder when they're done!

Bing: Travel snacks for kids

Expandable container, $5.99; shopaladdin-pmi.com.

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Terrific tins

These leak-proof stainless-steel containers can weather the most hard-core backpack-jostling.

Video: Pack nutritious and delicious school lunches

Nesting containers, $27 for set; kidskonserve.com.

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The perfect pail

An airtight, microwave-safe capsule with two separate bins, a totable strap, and... dun dun dun: a spork!

Bing: Soup kids like

Stackable lunch pot, $22; uncommongoods.com.

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Wrap it up

Protect the planet while they polish off their lunch: This reusable, sustainably sourced wrapper works as a food preserver and a place mat.

Video: Time-saving lunch prep

Food kozy, $9 for 2; kidskonserve.com.

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