10 practical (and super-cool!) lunchboxes to get the kids excited about back-to-school

We are mere days away from the kids returning to school now, mamas – and getting everything ready for another school year is probably at the forefront of our collective minds right about now. 

If you have yet to get the kids' luncboxes, allow us to help you out. We have rounded up 10 of the coolest and most practical lunchboxes out there – ensuring you will not be unpacking uneaten lucnh after uneaten lunch in the afternoons to come. Just take a look at these beauties: 1. Bobble - Neon Pink Large Lunchbox Bobble Box is perfect for tweens looking for a stylish lunchbox (it also comes in blue, btw). The bobble shaped ice pack clips into the lid of the Bobble Box and keeps food cool, while the removable dividing shelf means you can separate your sandwich, fruit and nuts. Bobble - Neon Pink Large Lunchbox, €16, from Debenhams.ie 2. Blafre Tractor Lunchbox The Norwegian designers behind Blafre have created the coolest lunchbox around. The Blafreboksen has two different compartements, and is dishwasher safe. Blafre Tractor Lunchbox, €20, from Shak-shuka 3. Cath Kidston Jungle Book Bamboo Lunch Box So cute, and we love the environmentally friendly bamboo too. Cath Kidston Jungle Book Bamboo Lunch Box, €14,99, from Littlewoods.ie 4. Yumbox Classic Bento Lunchbox for Children To get them to eat a varied diet and be excited about their lunch, bento boxes are brilliant, as you can send with them many smaller things rather then one big sandwhich. We love this one from Yumbox, which is also leakproof, meaning you can fill one of the compartments with yogurt or hummus, for instance. Yumbox Classic Bento Lunchbox for Children, £24.95, from Amazon.co.uk 5. Elephant Box 1.8 Litre Stainless Steel Lunch Box Made from 100 percent food grade stainless steel; all Elephant boxes are easy to clean and stay that way their whole life with no staining or odours. They are tough, durable and sustainable and will be with you for years. They won’t break, and you won't throw them away. Elephant Box 1.8 Litre Stainless Steel Lunch Box, £32.90, from Earthmother   6. Blafre Owl Shaped Lunch Box with 2 Compartments This practical and fun lunchbox is designed is BPA-and phtalat free plastic. Blafre Owl Shaped Lunch Box with 2 Compartments, €21, from Babyshop.no 7. Bento Three Compartment Lunch Box Bento-style lunchboxes are great for school lunches, as you can send in a mix of foods, and this colourful and cool option is bound to be a popular choice with your little ones.

Bento Three Compartment Lunch Box, £11.45, from Not on the High Street

8. NEEGO Kids Lunch Box with Four Compartments Keep lunch time interesting with this multi-compartement box – it comes in several different colours and designs. Snug Kids Lunch Box with Leak Proof Liquid Section, £17.99, from Amazon.co.uk   9. Black+Blum Lunch Pot Convenient two leak-proof pots with a convenient carry strap and 'spork' (doubles as a fork and a spoon). The two pots are extremely versatile for food on the go and can be stacked (when filled) or nested (when empty) Black+Blum Lunch Pot, £19.95 , from Amazon.co.uk 10. Harry Potter Lunch Bag & Bottle Metallic foil Hogwarts crest satchel style with magical magnetic buckets and zip. Black leather effect. The bag has a carry handle, magnetic buckles, adjustable straps, and insulating food safe lining. Harry Potter Lunch Bag & Bottle, €21.99, Argos