Omie OmieBox Bento Box for Kids - Insulated Lunch Box with Leak Proof Thermos Food Jar - 3 Compartments, 2 Temperature Zones (Blue Sky)

I recently purchased this thermal lunch box, and it has exceeded my expectations! The insulation keeps my food hot for hours, making it perfect for long days at work or school. I love the spacious compartments that allow me to pack a variety of meals without them mixing together. The design is sleek and easy to carry, and the durable material feels high-quality. Cleaning is a breeze since the inner lining is easy to wipe down. Overall, this lunch box is a fantastic investment for anyone who wants to enjoy warm meals

We ordered the Omie Box to use in combination with my son’s Bento Kids Leakproof Lunch Box because he wants some warm lunches. He used the Bento last year in his 3 year old preschool class and it was great. He is now 4 and has used the Omie Box a number of times for lunch at home in practice for the upcoming 4 year old pre-K class. He figured out how to open it from the first use, although, it took him a second the first time. The portion sizes and ease of use are perfect for him. After warming the thermos 10 min. with boiling water and placing the hot food inside at a much higher temperature than I would serve immediately his food stays warm enough to satisfy him after sitting 5 hours until lunch.We LOVE our Omni Box, in comparison to his Bento Kids (which we also love) the Omni has a more durable plastic design than the inner tray of the Bento and while the Bento seal is never failing we love that the Omni seals are removable and replaceable since wearing and staining eventually occur.I am a mom of five who learned long ago that I often don’t have the time and energy to re-do what I could have done right the first time. I am the crazy person who actually reads the entire cellphone contract and instructions to assemble items that appear to be very straight forward and I always learn a little something useful. So, a little common sense goes a long way! Plastic can only handle so much heat, seals must be cleaned, seals are pliable therefore porous which may stain if unwashed, and trying to keep hot and cold items so close together while retaining a desirable temperature is tricky, not faulty. I have purchased enough bottles and sippy cups over the years to know that every seal serves a beautiful purpose that is 100% vital to the product function and I have yet to encounter a single seal design that was not a complete pain in some regard. However, if I were set on simple and pain free I would send a prepackaged disposable lunch.The instructions make it crystal clear this item can withstand the top rack in a dishwasher (hand washing is recommended) without heated drying, however, it is not to be placed in the microwave, freezer, oven, on the stove or any heat source.I really can’t stress enough that you should really become familiar with how the two seals (1. Lid 2. Thermos lid) work because when cared for and used as instructed there are no thermos leaks and the side compartments can handle some juices from food. Obviously, defects occur but this design is solid enough!The lid does not shut if the lid seal is not fully inserted but still functions if you go ahead and close the latch. The instructions say not to over fill the thermos and after misjudging, I learned that overfilling the thermos makes seal loose (which instructions state) or fall off of the thermos lid causing everything to leak out. Leaving enough space for the insulated lid to sit properly when twisted on prevents all leakage. Super Stellar Lunch Bos!

We've been using this for almost two months and we love it!! My son has always eaten lunch at home (even in pre-K), so I knew hot lunches were the way to go when we started kindergarten this year. After hours of researching online, I finally settled on the Omiebox as it met all my criteria: bento style for efficiency (they have less than 30mins for lunch), keeps food warm, leak-proof and easy for him to manipulate.Why bento? I wanted to have all his food laid out in one go vs. having to open various containers. Not only does this save time, but I also feel it's less wasteful (don't have to toss multiple baggies). I pack an Honest Kids juice box which fits perfectly in one of the compartments - see photo. I use the side compartment to pack fruits and a sweet treat, the slider can be moved to divide this into two spaces.Keeps food warm - I prepare the thermos container by letting hot water sit in it for about 10 mins. I microwave food till it's piping hot, dump the water and wipe the container, put the hot food in and seal it. I've successfully sent pasta, meatballs, chicken nuggets, rice, etc. My son claims that his food is "really warm" at lunch time (~4 hours after packing). I will say that the thermos bowl formed a "vacuum seal" a couple of times, likely from too much steam sucking the cover in, and my son had to ask for help opening it. To prevent this form happening, I make sure not to screw the lid on too tightly - just enough to keep the warmth in.Leak-proof: we've had the Omiebox for almost two months and have had zero leaks! I haven't packed broth soups, though - while the bowl is supposed to be able to hold them in without leaking, I just don't think I'd risk it. Some reviewers have mentioned that they experienced some leaking when they packed "juicy" fruits like peaches, kiwi, etc. I guess it depends on where you put the fruit. It's true that while the side container as a whole is supposedly leak proof, using the divider does not give you two leak proof spaces - liquid from one side could still seep into the other side. To prevent this from happening, I use Glad Press and Seal to cover the side compartment. This also allows me to put a napkin and a small set of utensils on top of the fruit/treat area.Easy to use: my son takes this to school in his backpack then puts it in his cubby in the classroom. The handle is super convenient for taking it in-out of the backpack, and also for carrying the Omiebox on its own from the cubby to his eating area. The latch, which is located at the bottom of the lunchbox when held by the handle, is surprisingly strong (has not flown open when carried, as I feared). My son is able to open the thermos cup on his own - I just make sure that the "collar" (square plastic part) around the stainless bowl is attached tightly and correctly. This ensures that the cover can be screwed on/off with no issues. As for maintenance, we handwash this container everyday, remove all rubber gaskets and wash them and let everything air dry. No issues with mold, staining or stinking in the 2 months we've had it. I think my use of the Press and Seal also helps keep the moisture off the rubber gasket, at least for the side part, so hopefully it won't get moldy.Some reviewers mention that this holds too little food. I guess it really depends on your kid's appetite. My son is 5 and in the 95th %ile for both height and weight - he definitely has a good appetite but hasn't complained about needing more food at lunch. As his appetite increases, I figure I can use the space that currently holds his juice box for more food. We've also been able to use this without the thermos and it works just as well! You can technically put a sandwich directly into the slot where the thermos cup would be, but I typically Saran Wrap mine to keep it fresher for lunch. I also use silicone cups to divide that thermos slot as needed.I do wish this had a small sleeve or something attached to the outside that could hold utensils and a napkin. While I'm able to cram them inside for now, I'll eventually need to put in more food and will have to put the Omiebox in a bag along with other lunch paraphernalia.