Age range: 2.5- 12 (depending on appetite and whether the child takes a separate fruit break)
Where to buy: Tupperware
Price: $33
Best for: kids who like a sandwich and few non liquidy sides.
For all other info, head back to the review table.
This is a great luchbox if you don’t need leakproof, with a great warranty!
Pros: This lunchbox is sturdy and has the feel of other Tupperware products- like it will last. It’s all in one piece so kids are less likely to lose one part or another which makes for easy labelling (all of these are major pluses for school- being an ex teacher I remember kids losing lunchbox bits all the time!).
A sandwich fits nicely in the centre (even bigger breads), and three side dishes fit in the lunchbox as well. The section divides don’t reach the seals though, so no wet items or you’ll end up with a soggy sandwich!
The Sandwich Plus fits in the dishwasher easily and comes out perfectly, time and time again. The openness of the lunchbox means there aren’t many tricky corners for food to get caught in which is a big positive for me. The compartments, particularly the one on the left are large, so a fair bit of food will fit in them. You could use small dippers or leakproof containers for yoghurt in this lunchbox.
The clasp is easy to open and shut, and closes easily when the lid is put down. Don’t forget- this is covered by Tupperware’s lifelong warranty, so a good investment. There is also a cooler bag available for it- which is good because it has an unusual shape.
It comes in two colours, pink or blue and they styling means it would probably still appeal to teenagers, as it has no cutesy pictures or branding.
Master 3 found this easy to open.
Cons: not leakproof. The compartments don’t individually seal either, so food transfer will happen if not stored upright. Size- you really need to keep this one upright, so it could be problematic unless you get the matching bag.
I was sent this lunchbox to review, but was not paid to complete the review. All of the opinions are mine.
Alex says
Worst lunch box ever. Delivered cracked. Was replaced. New one fell off bench and cracked. Not covered for Tupperware replacement. Never again.
kidgredients says
That’s not good! We haven’t had any problems with ours, but I have experienced single drops with many plastic items resulting in total breakage. Normally it’s just the result of a really unfortunate set of events- the angle of the fall, distance and what the item lands on are all determining factors. I hope you can find a lunchbox that suits your needs amongst the ones in the review!
Sonia says
I have only just discovered this site……how good is it, although I am sorry to hear about your sandwich keeper plus dilemma. I have been an authorised Tupperware Consultant since 1995 – if not too late, please let me help you get a replacement. Yes, there is now a postage charge for replacements but the actual part is FOC. Customers are supposed to do all replacements directly online but I am doing a few for customers now, and getting them to share the $8.80 postage cost. Happy to chat – my number is 0407 284 682. I live in Rose Bay and work P/T in Randwick. Hope to hear from you soon. Sonia
Amanda says
I brought this one for my girls first year of prep. Both sides of the lid are now cracked. Not as durable as you think it would be being Tupperware. And now they charge you a delivery fee to replace so I’m now looking elsewhere for lunch boxes. Your reviews are very helpful.