Cute Lunchboxes for Kids

Send your kiddo off to her first day of school with this cute critter bag by Stephen Joseph. A long strap makes this lightweight tote easy to carry, and the interior is fully insulated and lead-free. It even comes with 12 decorated note cards -- a great way to send her a little love at lunchtime.

Stephen Joseph Snack Sac, Ladybug, $12.50

Your little star will love this Dabbawalla bag's cosmic cool design; you'll love that it's made from materials that have been rigorously tested for harmful substances. The best part: the bag's insulated fabric is not only stain-resistant, it's machine washable too.

Dabbawalla Lunch Bag, Out of this World, $30

This unique, Japanese-inspired lunch bag is handmade with 100% cotton fabric and strong polyester drawstrings for kids ages four and up. The look is beautiful no matter how you tie it, and we love that it's reversible. Once emptied and flattened out, the bag doubles as a placemat. Multiple patterns available.

Japanese Style Lunch Bag from littlesapling.etsy.com, $22

Say goodbye to blah-brown bag lunches! This handmade oilcloth lunch sack is a lightweight space-saver -- she can fold up the empty bag and easily stash it in her backpack when she's done. A double Velcro closure at the top keeps your little one's meal safe and secure.

Pink and White Damask Lunch Bag from katiekouture.etsy.com, $12

We love this ORE lunch bag's vintage alphabet pattern, which mixes function with early learning fun. The bag's laminated cotton canvas fabric is easy to wipe clean, and is fully insulated to keep your little scholar's food the right temperature. Who knew learning could be so delicious?

Sugarbooger Classic Lunch Sack, Vintage Alphabet, $15.50

Yes, there's plenty of room to pack containers, snacks, a water bottle and more in this roomy bag, but let's be honest: we fell in love with the delightful cabin-shaped design and cuddly woodland creatures!

Jane Jenni Cabin Fever Insulated Lunch Bag, available at popdeluxe.net, $18.99

Featuring a classic houndstooth print, this chic Room It Up lunch tote will be a hit in the lunchroom. The fully insulated interior keeps food fresh, and a mesh pocket and Velcro strap holds items in place -- even when she tosses it in her locker.

Room It Up Houndstooth Lunch Tote, $16

Planes, trains, and automobiles...they're all here on this fun bag from Wildkin. Made of durable nylon, this lunch bag features a roomy interior with a mesh pocket for a cold pack -- or more snacks for big kid appetites.

Wildkin Olive Kids Lunch Bag, available at ebags.com, $21.99

Is your middle-schooler too cool for a lunch box? Try the over-the-shoulder Sifaka lunch bag from GreenSmart instead. It has two large pockets to keep food organized and is made from green, water-based materials. What's even cooler: 10% of profits are donated to non-profit environmental organizations and the company's products are named after endangered animals.

GreenSmart Sifaka Lunch Bag (Eggplant), $29.95