Silicone Lunch Boxes

Spixal's can. The silicone bentos hold runny liquids like soup, milk and juice without leaking, as well as yoghurt and dips.

Keep food below the rim and wipe the sealing edges before putting the lid on. Press each section into place, rather than closing only the outside edge and assuming the internal seals are seated. Check the lid after washing for trapped food or damage. For a lunch with both a runny component and dry crackers, use the separately sealed sections deliberately and make sure the child can close them again after eating.

Yes. The whole Spixal silicone range is pie warmer safe, including the 3 and 5 Compartment Silicone Bentos, the Silicone Round Bento and the Mini and Midi Snack Boxes. Many Australian workplaces, especially mine sites, have a pie warmer for staff, so you can pack lunch at home and keep it warm until your meal break.

Choose the container for the equipment you actually have at work. Heat suitability for a silicone box does not make its carry bag, cutlery case or a different plastic bento suitable for the same appliance. Read the container's heating instructions and your workplace's rules before use. Keep food appropriately chilled during the trip, then handle the heated container carefully and use a heat-safe surface when you take it out.

Yes. Spixal silicone lunch boxes are made from food-grade silicone and are BPA free. Every Spixal product is food safe certified.

BPA-free describes a material claim; it does not mean every item can be heated or washed in the same way. Use the care instructions for the exact container, including its lid, seals and removable parts. Before packing lunch, check that the closure is clean and the container is in sound condition. Choose the material around the job it needs to do, particularly if you want to reheat food at work.

Ours are. The 3 and 5 compartment bentos seal around every section, and the Round Bento and snack boxes have a leakproof seal, so yoghurt and dips stay put in the school bag.

There are two separate questions here: can food escape into the bag, and can it move between compartments? A seal around the outside deals with the first; individual section seals deal with the second. Keep food clear of the sealing edges and close the lid fully. If a meal combines crackers with a runny dip, choose individually sealed sections or put the dip in its own closed container.

Yes. Spixal silicone bentos are microwave, oven, air fryer and freezer safe, so you can reheat leftovers in the same box.

Check the care directions for the exact silicone piece and the appliance you plan to use. Its heat suitability does not extend to a metal utensil, fabric bag or another container packed alongside it. Handle heated food and containers carefully and follow the appliance's instructions. For work lunches, choose food storage and reheating arrangements around the actual time until the meal break, rather than assuming a container can keep food safe by itself.

Pop it in the dishwasher, top or bottom rack, or wash it in warm soapy water. Take the lid off and let the box and seals dry completely before storing, as trapped moisture is what causes mould. For smells, soak in warm water with a splash of white vinegar or bicarb soda.

Wash the lid separately and check the edges that seal the compartments. Rinse away detergent after hand washing and let the pieces dry completely before closing them for storage. If food has dried on, soak it before cleaning so you do not need to scrape the surface. Do not put a damp box away in a closed lunch bag overnight. A clean sealing edge helps both hygiene and the way the lid fits.

Most primary school kids do well with the 1200ml 3 compartment or 1100ml 5 compartment bento, which covers recess and lunch. Add a Mini or Midi snack box for Crunch and Sip.

Choose the shape of the sections around the meal, not just the total capacity. Three compartments leave a larger area for the main food; more sections divide the lunch into smaller portions. If the school has a separate fruit break, a small snack box can travel independently from the bento. Try packing a familiar lunch before the first school day, and check your child can manage the lid when the box is on the table.