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Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box – Nestling
SILVER + EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Kids Mealtime Product 2026
$99.95
The Nestling Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box features five deep, generous compartments and a removable food-grade silicone seal. Built to survive the playground and daily use, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Suitable for the whole family.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from excellent, non-toxic materials. 18/8 stainless steel and food-grade silicone.
Ethical Practices
The Sleep Store ensures its lunchboxes are made from silicone and Stainless Steel tested to FDA standards, with independent safety testing conducted where required. The Stainless Steel Lunchboxes are manufactured in a BSCI certified factory, supporting social compliance, labour rights and ethical standards such as fair wages and safety. The brand maintains thorough understanding and monitoring of its supply chain.
Sustainable Practices
The Sleep Store has retained the highest level of Toitū Net Carbon Zero accreditation, with its business emissions audited and measured by Toitū to international standards. The brand uses materials such as GOTS organic cotton and stainless steel to ensure product durability. Over the past five years, it has replaced plastic and cloth bags in packaging with eco-friendly, biodegradable glassine bags and uses tissue paper and cardboard cartons to minimise plastic use in transit.
Social Impact
The Sleep Store Group, including The Sleep Store, Woolbabe and Nestling, supports community initiatives by donating products to families in need, serving as a collection point and regular donor for Give a Kid a Blanket and supporting Little Miracle Trust and The Kindness Collective. In 2025, $1 from every Neon by Nestling garment sold is donated to Water Safety New Zealand’s water survival education. The group is New Zealand’s first accredited Living Wage Employer and funds free infant sleep advice through trained sleep coaches.
Product Reviews by Experts
What I enjoyed most is the five compartment design. My 3-year-old’s face genuinely lights up when he sees the variety of food laid out in a bento style lunch, it makes mealtime feel fun and a bit more engaging for him. I also really appreciate that the compartments do not leak into each other, so everything stays fresh and separate, which makes packing lunches much less stressful. From a practical point of view, it is also easy to clean, which is a big win in a busy family routine. What stands out most is the strength of the safety and quality testing behind the product. As a parent, it’s reassuring to see FDA-standard testing for both the stainless steel and silicone components, along with BSCI-certified manufacturing and independent oversight of the supply chain. That level of transparency around labour conditions and material safety gives real confidence that this has been properly thought through for families.
I love everything about this lunch box. It arrived in minimal packaging which I appreciated. I love the colour of the silicone insert. The compartments made it really easy to pack a mix of foods without everything getting mixed together. I love that the silicone seal insert comes out easily and is great for when we put yoghurt and sauces and it’s simple to clean. It feels really durable, opens and closes without any issues, and there’s plenty of space for use for both kids and adults. I love that this brand is focused on making practical, long-lasting pieces for families using materials like organic cotton and stainless steel that are made to last and not be replaced quickly. I love that their products are tested to FDA standards and go through independent safety checks. On top of that, I really appreciate how involved they are in giving back – whether that’s donating products to families in need or supporting community organisations and charities.
I love that it is super durable. It’s non toxic and safe for my children to eat their lunch out of being stainless steel. I love the added bonus of the silicone seal. Makes adding food like yoghurt to it a breeze. Even better that all parts are dishwasher safe. It’s easy for the kids to open. It’s a really beautifully designed lunch box that will last a very long time. From an ethical and sustainable point of view. This brand is doing everything right. They are not compromising on quality, and it’s wonderful to see no plastic in sight.
Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box – Nestling
$99.95
What I enjoyed most is the five compartment design. My 3-year-old’s face genuinely lights up when he sees the variety of food laid out in a bento style lunch, it makes mealtime feel fun and a bit more engaging for him. I also really appreciate that the compartments do not leak into each other, so everything stays fresh and separate, which makes packing lunches much less stressful. From a practical point of view, it is also easy to clean, which is a big win in a busy family routine. What stands out most is the strength of the safety and quality testing behind the product. As a parent, it’s reassuring to see FDA-standard testing for both the stainless steel and silicone components, along with BSCI-certified manufacturing and independent oversight of the supply chain. That level of transparency around labour conditions and material safety gives real confidence that this has been properly thought through for families. I love everything about this lunch box. It arrived in minimal packaging which I appreciated. I love the colour of the silicone insert. The compartments made it really easy to pack a mix of foods without everything getting mixed together. I love that the silicone seal insert comes out easily and is great for when we put yoghurt and sauces and it’s simple to clean. It feels really durable, opens and closes without any issues, and there’s plenty of space for use for both kids and adults. I love that this brand is focused on making practical, long-lasting pieces for families using materials like organic cotton and stainless steel that are made to last and not be replaced quickly. I love that their products are tested to FDA standards and go through independent safety checks. On top of that, I really appreciate how involved they are in giving back – whether that’s donating products to families in need or supporting community organisations and charities. I love that it is super durable. It’s non toxic and safe for my children to eat their lunch out of being stainless steel. I love the added bonus of the silicone seal. Makes adding food like yoghurt to it a breeze. Even better that all parts are dishwasher safe. It’s easy for the kids to open. It’s a really beautifully designed lunch box that will last a very long time. From an ethical and sustainable point of view. This brand is doing everything right. They are not compromising on quality, and it’s wonderful to see no plastic in sight. The Nestling Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box features five deep, generous compartments and a removable food-grade silicone seal. Built to survive the playground and daily use, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Suitable for the whole family.
Categories: Best Kids Mealtime Product 2026
$99.95
What I enjoyed most is the five compartment design. My 3-year-old’s face genuinely lights up when he sees the variety of food laid out in a bento style lunch, it makes mealtime feel fun and a bit more engaging for him. I also really appreciate that the compartments do not leak into each other, so everything stays fresh and separate, which makes packing lunches much less stressful. From a practical point of view, it is also easy to clean, which is a big win in a busy family routine. What stands out most is the strength of the safety and quality testing behind the product. As a parent, it’s reassuring to see FDA-standard testing for both the stainless steel and silicone components, along with BSCI-certified manufacturing and independent oversight of the supply chain. That level of transparency around labour conditions and material safety gives real confidence that this has been properly thought through for families. I love everything about this lunch box. It arrived in minimal packaging which I appreciated. I love the colour of the silicone insert. The compartments made it really easy to pack a mix of foods without everything getting mixed together. I love that the silicone seal insert comes out easily and is great for when we put yoghurt and sauces and it’s simple to clean. It feels really durable, opens and closes without any issues, and there’s plenty of space for use for both kids and adults. I love that this brand is focused on making practical, long-lasting pieces for families using materials like organic cotton and stainless steel that are made to last and not be replaced quickly. I love that their products are tested to FDA standards and go through independent safety checks. On top of that, I really appreciate how involved they are in giving back – whether that’s donating products to families in need or supporting community organisations and charities. I love that it is super durable. It’s non toxic and safe for my children to eat their lunch out of being stainless steel. I love the added bonus of the silicone seal. Makes adding food like yoghurt to it a breeze. Even better that all parts are dishwasher safe. It’s easy for the kids to open. It’s a really beautifully designed lunch box that will last a very long time. From an ethical and sustainable point of view. This brand is doing everything right. They are not compromising on quality, and it’s wonderful to see no plastic in sight. The Nestling Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box features five deep, generous compartments and a removable food-grade silicone seal. Built to survive the playground and daily use, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Suitable for the whole family.
Categories: Best Kids Mealtime Product 2026
What I enjoyed most is the five compartment design. My 3-year-old’s face genuinely lights up when he sees the variety of food laid out in a bento style lunch, it makes mealtime feel fun and a bit more engaging for him. I also really appreciate that the compartments do not leak into each other, so everything stays fresh and separate, which makes packing lunches much less stressful. From a practical point of view, it is also easy to clean, which is a big win in a busy family routine. What stands out most is the strength of the safety and quality testing behind the product. As a parent, it’s reassuring to see FDA-standard testing for both the stainless steel and silicone components, along with BSCI-certified manufacturing and independent oversight of the supply chain. That level of transparency around labour conditions and material safety gives real confidence that this has been properly thought through for families. I love everything about this lunch box. It arrived in minimal packaging which I appreciated. I love the colour of the silicone insert. The compartments made it really easy to pack a mix of foods without everything getting mixed together. I love that the silicone seal insert comes out easily and is great for when we put yoghurt and sauces and it’s simple to clean. It feels really durable, opens and closes without any issues, and there’s plenty of space for use for both kids and adults. I love that this brand is focused on making practical, long-lasting pieces for families using materials like organic cotton and stainless steel that are made to last and not be replaced quickly. I love that their products are tested to FDA standards and go through independent safety checks. On top of that, I really appreciate how involved they are in giving back – whether that’s donating products to families in need or supporting community organisations and charities. I love that it is super durable. It’s non toxic and safe for my children to eat their lunch out of being stainless steel. I love the added bonus of the silicone seal. Makes adding food like yoghurt to it a breeze. Even better that all parts are dishwasher safe. It’s easy for the kids to open. It’s a really beautifully designed lunch box that will last a very long time. From an ethical and sustainable point of view. This brand is doing everything right. They are not compromising on quality, and it’s wonderful to see no plastic in sight. Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box – Nestling
The Nestling Stainless Steel Jumbo Bento Box features five deep, generous compartments and a removable food-grade silicone seal. Built to survive the playground and daily use, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Suitable for the whole family.
Categories: Best Kids Mealtime Product 2026
What I enjoyed most is the five compartment design. My 3-year-old’s face genuinely lights up when he sees the variety of food laid out in a bento style lunch, it makes mealtime feel fun and a bit more engaging for him. I also really appreciate that the compartments do not leak into each other, so everything stays fresh and separate, which makes packing lunches much less stressful. From a practical point of view, it is also easy to clean, which is a big win in a busy family routine. What stands out most is the strength of the safety and quality testing behind the product. As a parent, it’s reassuring to see FDA-standard testing for both the stainless steel and silicone components, along with BSCI-certified manufacturing and independent oversight of the supply chain. That level of transparency around labour conditions and material safety gives real confidence that this has been properly thought through for families. I love everything about this lunch box. It arrived in minimal packaging which I appreciated. I love the colour of the silicone insert. The compartments made it really easy to pack a mix of foods without everything getting mixed together. I love that the silicone seal insert comes out easily and is great for when we put yoghurt and sauces and it’s simple to clean. It feels really durable, opens and closes without any issues, and there’s plenty of space for use for both kids and adults. I love that this brand is focused on making practical, long-lasting pieces for families using materials like organic cotton and stainless steel that are made to last and not be replaced quickly. I love that their products are tested to FDA standards and go through independent safety checks. On top of that, I really appreciate how involved they are in giving back – whether that’s donating products to families in need or supporting community organisations and charities. I love that it is super durable. It’s non toxic and safe for my children to eat their lunch out of being stainless steel. I love the added bonus of the silicone seal. Makes adding food like yoghurt to it a breeze. Even better that all parts are dishwasher safe. It’s easy for the kids to open. It’s a really beautifully designed lunch box that will last a very long time. From an ethical and sustainable point of view. This brand is doing everything right. They are not compromising on quality, and it’s wonderful to see no plastic in sight.You Might Also Like