It turns out that the perfect lunchbox isn't a box after all; it's a bag!
Finding a functional, good-looking, safe, environmentally friendly lunch-toter is tougher than it sounds. Those insulated jobs made in China? Many have been recalled because they contain lead, and that's a risk I'm just not willing to take. Tin retro lunchboxes? Cute, but they tend to come apart quickly, and the interior space is inflexible and too small for a water bottle. What's a kid to do? I mean, you have to eat, and plastic-bagging every day isn't the best we can do for the environment.
Then we found the Gourmet Getaway, by Built NY. First off, it's tested to be free of lead. It's constructed of neoprene, the same stuff of wetsuits, which will insulate your goodies for several hours. Neoprene also has a bit of "give," so you can stuff this one if you, like me, need to pack a couple of snacks and drinks along with the midday meal. It's also machine washable (drip-dry), and really durable.
We have this in red, apple green, and a great mod stripe. It's only drawback may be that it's a little purse-like, which means it probably won't be carried by any boys. Oh well, let the girls have this one!
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