Product Overview
The Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box is a reusable five-compartment bento-style food container designed primarily for children ages 3 to 7. This configuration features the Ballet and Bows print, introduced as part of Bentgo’s 2026 collection. The container separates foods into fixed sections with a combined capacity of 2.4 cups, or approximately 19.2 fluid ounces.
The lunch box consists of a removable food tray installed inside a protective outer shell. A molded lid seal aligns with the individual food compartments when closed, helping reduce movement and leakage between sections. Two front latches secure the enclosure, while rubber-coated exterior edges provide added protection during everyday handling.
The removable food tray is microwave safe for reheating and can be cleaned on the top rack of a dishwasher. Hand washing is recommended for the outer shell to preserve its sealing components and printed finish. Bentgo identifies the food-contact construction as free from PFAS, BPA, vinyl, lead, and PVC. The product is intended for carrying solid foods, snacks, dips, and other appropriately portioned lunch items rather than maintaining food temperature by itself.
Product Information
Identification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bentgo |
| Category | Kids Bento Lunch Box |
| Series | Bentgo Kids Prints |
| Ballet and Bows | |
| ASIN | B0GVPTGPSX |
Physical
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Print / Color Theme | Ballet and Bows |
| Material | Food-safe polymer materials with rubber-coated exterior edges |
| Dimensions | 8.5 in × 6.5 in × 2 in |
| Weight | 1 lb 4 oz / approximately 567 g |
| Total Food Capacity | 2.4 cups / 19.2 fl oz / approximately 568 mL |
| Number of Compartments | 5 |
| Intended Age Range | 3–7 years |
Product Identifier Summary
Product identifiers help distinguish a specific lunch box configuration from other Bentgo sizes, product families, colors, and printed designs.
- Model Number: When assigned, a model number identifies a specific product design and can help locate compatible documentation or replacement components.
- MPN: A Manufacturer Part Number is used by manufacturers and distributors to distinguish individual product configurations within inventory systems.
- UPC: A Universal Product Code, when assigned, provides standardized barcode identification commonly used in North American distribution.
- EAN: An EAN, when assigned, provides an internationally recognized barcode format for identifying consumer products.
- GTIN: A Global Trade Item Number provides standardized identification for specific commercial products and packaging configurations.
- ASIN: This catalog-specific identifier distinguishes this particular Ballet and Bows product record from other Bentgo Kids Prints configurations.
Common Uses
The five fixed compartments allow different foods to be packed separately within one reusable container. The portion sizes are designed primarily around meals and snacks for younger children.
- Packing preschool and elementary-school lunches
- Separating fruit, vegetables, sandwiches, and snacks
- Carrying yogurt, hummus, applesauce, and similar foods within appropriate compartments
- Packing small dipping sauces
- Preparing portioned meals for daycare
- Transporting snacks during day trips and activities
- Organizing foods with different textures in separate sections
- Preparing individual children’s meals in advance
Maintenance & Care
The removable food tray can be cleaned on the top rack of a dishwasher. Bentgo recommends hand washing the outer shell rather than placing the entire assembled lunch box in a dishwasher.
The inner tray should be removed from the shell during thorough cleaning so food residue can be cleared from surrounding surfaces. The seal area should also be kept clean because dried food can interfere with proper closure.
The food tray can be used in a microwave after it has been removed from the outer shell. The outer shell should not be placed in the microwave.
All components should be allowed to dry before the lunch box is closed for storage. Storing the box while damp can retain odors and moisture around the sealing surfaces.
Safety Information
- Remove the food tray from the outer shell before microwave heating.
- Do not microwave the outer shell.
- Use normal precautions when handling food that has been heated in the removable tray.
- Check the temperature of reheated food before serving it to a child.
- Inspect the tray, lid seal, latches, and outer shell periodically for cracking or other damage.
- Do not continue using damaged food-contact components.
- Keep the lunch box clean and dry between uses.
- The lunch box itself is not an insulated refrigeration device and does not independently maintain safe cold-food temperatures.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Reusable compartmentalized lunch box |
| Intended User Range | Children ages 3–7 |
| Compartment Count | 5 |
| Total Capacity | 2.4 cups / 19.2 fl oz / 567.8 mL |
| Largest Compartment Capacity | 1 cup / 8 fl oz / 236.6 mL |
| Back Compartment Capacity | 0.5 cup / 4 fl oz / 118.3 mL |
| Right Compartment Capacity | 0.5 cup / 4 fl oz / 118.3 mL |
| Front Compartment Capacity | 0.25 cup / 2 fl oz / 59.1 mL |
| Sauce Compartment Capacity | 2 tablespoons / 1 fl oz |
| Closure Type | Dual front latches |
| Compartment Configuration | Fixed |
| Leak-Resistant Separation | Molded lid seal aligned with individual compartments |
| Removable Food Tray | Yes |
| Tray Microwave Safe | Yes |
| Tray Dishwasher Safe | Top rack |
| Outer Shell Cleaning | Hand wash recommended |
| PFAS | Not intentionally used in documented food-safe materials |
| BPA | Free of BPA |
| Vinyl | Free of vinyl |
| Lead | Free of lead |
| PVC | Free of PVC |
| Insulated | No |
| Power Requirement | None |
Product History
Bentgo Kids is an established line of compartmentalized lunch boxes designed around smaller portions for younger children. The Kids Prints collection applies illustrated exterior designs to the same general five-compartment format.
Ballet and Bows was introduced as one of Bentgo’s new prints for 2026. Other prints introduced in the same seasonal group include Sssnakes, Race Cars, Cowgirl Dreams, Blooming Floral, and Dragons and Knights.
The Kids Prints family continues alongside other Bentgo children’s food-storage systems, including Bentgo Kids, Bentgo Kids Chill, stainless steel models, snack containers, and newer portable lunch formats. These families use different trays, capacities, and structural designs and should not be treated as interchangeable versions of the same container.
Key Features
- Five individually portioned food compartments
- 2.4-cup combined food capacity
- Removable food tray
- Molded lid sealing system aligned with the compartments
- Two child-oriented front latches
- Rubber-coated exterior edges
- Microwave-safe removable tray
- Top-rack dishwasher-safe removable tray
- Ballet and Bows printed exterior design
- Food-contact materials documented without BPA or PFAS
- Fixed compartment layout
- Compact format intended for children’s lunches
Package Contents
- Bentgo Kids Prints outer lunch box shell in Ballet and Bows design
- Five-compartment removable food tray
Compatibility
The Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box can be carried inside suitably sized insulated lunch bags, backpacks, and other containers that accommodate its exterior dimensions. Bentgo produces matching Kids Prints bags and backpacks in several coordinated designs.
Bentgo Buddies reusable ice packs can be used alongside the lunch box in a compatible insulated bag when chilled food needs temperature support. Ice packs are separate accessories rather than components built into this lunch box.
Replacement food trays or shells should be specifically identified as compatible with Bentgo Kids or Kids Prints products before use. Trays from Bentgo Chill, Pop, Modern, stainless steel, or adult lunch-box families should not be assumed interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bentgo print is associated with this product record?
This configuration uses the Ballet and Bows design, one of the new Bentgo Kids Prints patterns introduced for 2026.
Is the Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box intended only for children?
Its compartment sizing is designed primarily for children ages 3 to 7. It can physically hold food for other users, but the portion layout is substantially smaller than many adult lunch containers.
Are the five dividers removable?
No. The compartment dividers are molded into the removable tray. Individual section sizes cannot be adjusted or combined.
Does the lunch box keep food hot or cold?
No active insulation is built into the lunch box itself. Temperature-sensitive food should be transported using appropriate refrigeration practices or an insulated bag with suitable cold packs.
Can the lunch box be put in a microwave?
Only the removable food tray is intended for microwave reheating. It should be removed completely from the outer shell before heating.
Can the entire Bentgo Kids Prints box go in a dishwasher?
No. The removable tray is top-rack dishwasher safe, while hand washing is recommended for the exterior shell.
Why should the outer shell be hand washed?
Hand washing reduces exposure of the shell, printed finish, hinges, latches, and sealing surfaces to prolonged dishwasher heat and detergent.
Can liquid be carried inside the compartments?
The lid seal is designed to reduce leakage from foods such as yogurt, sauces, and applesauce. The lunch box is not intended as a substitute for a sealed beverage bottle or container for free-flowing drinks.
Can soup be packed in the lunch box?
The compartment system is not designed as a dedicated soup container. Liquid foods are more appropriately transported in vessels designed specifically for liquids.
Does the container contain BPA?
Bentgo documents the food-safe materials used for this product as BPA-free. The company also identifies the materials as free of PFAS, vinyl, lead, and PVC.
How should the lunch box be cleaned after foods such as yogurt or sauce?
Remove the tray and wash food residue from both the tray and sealing areas. Cleaning these areas promptly can help prevent dried residue, odors, and interference with the compartment seals.
Can the lunch box hold a full sandwich?
The compartment arrangement is sized for children’s portions. Larger sandwiches may need to be cut into smaller pieces to fit the available compartment shape.
Does the lunch box include utensils?
Utensils are not documented as part of the standard Kids Prints lunch box package. Bentgo offers compatible children’s utensil sets separately.
Does it include an ice pack?
No integrated ice pack is included with the standard Kids Prints Lunch Box. Separate reusable ice packs can be used in a compatible insulated lunch bag.
Can the inner tray be removed completely?
Yes. The five-compartment food tray separates from the exterior shell for cleaning, food preparation, and microwave reheating.
Do the latches require adult assistance?
The front latches are designed for use by younger children. Individual hand strength and coordination differ, so some children may need initial practice opening and closing them.
Can replacement parts from other Bentgo lunch boxes be used?
Compatibility should be confirmed for the Kids or Kids Prints family. Similar-looking components from other Bentgo product lines can have different dimensions and sealing systems.
Is there a Bentgo warranty?
Bentgo provides limited warranty coverage on its lunch boxes, with terms generally varying by product between one and two years. The documentation supplied with the specific product should be checked for the applicable coverage period.
Buying Considerations
The Kids Prints format is designed around relatively small, fixed portions. Older children or users with larger meal requirements may find the total capacity and individual compartment sizes restrictive.
The fixed dividers keep foods separated but reduce flexibility compared with lunch containers that use removable dividers. Foods must therefore be selected or cut to fit the available compartment shapes.
The container is not insulated. Perishable foods that require cold storage should be combined with an insulated lunch bag and suitable cooling method rather than relying on the bento box alone.
The removable tray simplifies cleaning and reheating, but the outer shell requires separate care. Anyone comparing children’s lunch boxes should consider overall capacity, tray configuration, food-temperature requirements, cleaning method, and the child’s ability to operate the latches independently.
Customer Feedback Summary
This section is a generalized summary of recurring themes reported in publicly available customer feedback and independent product testing. These observations describe user experiences rather than verified technical specifications.
Positive feedback commonly focuses on the compartment layout, separation of different foods, straightforward latch operation, and durability during ordinary school use. Parents also frequently mention the removable tray as useful for packing meals and routine cleanup.
The sealing system is another recurring positive theme. Users commonly report that thicker foods such as dips, yogurt, and sauces remain separated during normal transportation when the box is properly closed. Independent testing has also generally found the compartment design effective at limiting leakage during ordinary lunch-box use.
Reported limitations include the relatively small portion sizes, particularly as children become older or require larger meals. The fixed dividers can also make large foods or full-size sandwiches harder to fit without cutting them into smaller portions.
Some long-term users report cosmetic scratching, scuffing, or wear on the exterior shell. These appearance changes do not necessarily affect the food tray or sealing function but can become more noticeable with frequent transportation in backpacks and lunch bags.
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- Bentgo Kids Prints Water Bottle
- Bentgo Kids Utensil Set
- Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Utensil Set
- Bentgo Buddies Reusable Ice Packs
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Last Updated
August 15, 2026
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