Customer Reviews

Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Insulated Lunch Bag

5 star:		(106)
4 star:		(28)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I found it hard to find a girls lunchbox that I liked until I saw this one. The design is super cute and has cute colors. It is well stitched. I did not give it five stars, because the lining is not as good as my sons Crocodile Creek lunchbox. The insulation is sufficient, but does not stay as cold as his. It is a little harder to wipe since the liner is not plastic. So there is a trade off between aesthetics and function.

Super cute and really sturdy. However, if your kiddo needs a lot of lunch, or you want to pack a thermos or anything, I'd suggest moving up a size to the backpack and using it as a lunchbox (which a few kids at our preschool do).

This lunch bag is great. My daughter is 3 1/2 and she already had the owl backpack from Skip Hop. When we enrolled her in preschool she was going to need to take her lunch every day, so I got this since it matched. It IS small, but that is what I wanted because she has to carry the backpack as well. It is perfect for her, but I knew exactly what I was ordering before we got it. My daughter is provided with milk at school so I knew I would not have to send a drink. If you need to send a drink, that may be an issue. The bag is very small. However, I was able to fit a Foogoo/Funtainer thermos across the bottom of the bag with a square Tupperware sandwich container in the top part just fine. This may or may not work depending on how much your child eats! I can put a half sandwich, cheese stick and apple slices in the Tupperware container for my child. That is enough for her, but you may not be able to fit a whole lunch in that size container. If you pack a thermos you could probably fit more in if you used plastic bags or snack bags since they are not rigid containers.


Pros:
-It is small enough for a preschooler without being too cumbersome
-It's very cute!
-Matches the bookbag
-Has a mesh bag inside for holding flatware and/or an ice pack (must be a flat, soft ice pack. not a hard ice block pack)
-label inside for writing child's name and phone number
-zipper goes all the way around the bottom curve so you can completely open the top and the flap will lay open flat, not stick up. Great for packing, it doesn't flop closed.
- The soft sides give a little so you can pack oddly shaped containers without damaging the lunch bag
-The handle on top has a clip so you can clip it to the backpack if necessary.
-Will fit several large rectangle shaped containers for packing bento-style lunches. Just use silicone cupcake liners to divide the inside of the container.

Cons you may notice(which were not an issue for me):
-Too small for a big eater or an older child.
-Will not hold a thermos AND a lunch, unless it is a small thermos and a container-free lunch (will fit a Funtainer and a "sandwich size" square container)
-No outer pouch for a drink or water bottle


For the price you can't beat it. It is an adorable lunch bag for a boy or girl. I can't speak for the durability since we just got it, but my daughter has been carrying the Skip Hop owl backpack for over a year now and it has held up wonderfully. When your child outgrows this as a lunch bag, it would make a great snack bag for outings.

I like how this bag is easy to unzip unlike some and it's even easier to wipe down and clean. I do wish it was a bit larger or maybe had a mesh pocket on the side of the outer part for at least a small water bottle. We use Laptop Lunches Bento Buddies containers inside, while they dont all fit we can at least mix and match.

I can't say enough about this lunch bag. It's so adorable. I looked everywhere for something small and unique enough to distinguish from all the other Thomas the train or Toy Story lunch bags. The owl and dog are so cute and good quality. First use his entire juice bottle spilled in the backpack but was just like new after a quick hand wash. Love this product and plan to buy the bookends too.

My daughter is in kindergarten and has this lunchbox along with the owl backpack. We love it! It is the perfect size for her snack, and it is so, so, SO cute! It'll never get mixed up with anyone else's! It is not a huge bag, so probably not a great option for older kids who are bringing more food. It's easy to clean out, and my daughter has no trouble opening/closing it, or getting her items out. It seems to be very durable.
UPDATE:
This lunchbox is now in it's second year of use and we still adore it. My youngest daughter (in preschool) has adopted it for her snacks at school. I put it in the washing machine often (I air dry it) and it still looks almost brand new. And gets compliments all the time!

I got this very cute and adorable Zoo Lunchies,Monkey for my Grandson who will be going to preschool thisseptember,it is very roomy you can put anything inside,from sandwich to juice.It is very durable easy to clean.and lots of fun.

Very cute lunch box, I got the "Owl" bag and I think my five year old sister will love it!
Contrary to some other reviews I don't find this lunchbox too small for a child, it is the perfect size to fit a sandwich, apple, and juicebox, plus one other component like a baggie of baby carrots or cherry tomatoes.

The lunchbox is bright and colorful, and the design is great. While I like the fact that it is lightweight it would have benefitted from a bit more weight from added insulation. It is better for dry food like chips and crackers than cold stuff. It should be fine to keep foods cold for normal lunchtimes, but maybe not the best for holding colder temperatures for all day field trips.

We purchased this lunch box for our little kindergartener. It made all the difference to her first meals in school. It fits enough food for a kindergartener (a small bento box with a sandwich, carrots and fruit) considering how much time she has for lunch. It also fits a small water bottle and an ice pack.