https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608508 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:28:34 +0000 Shantuck 2608508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Random question but does anybody have the Aztec Red Yumbox? I was thinking about ordering a red one for my son (his favorite color) but the only Amazon review says that it is actually pink.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608459 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:25:23 +0000 Mamaof2 2608459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: we have this one and love it. My kids aren't sandwich eaters and like variety so this has been perfect!<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bentgo-Kids-Leakproof-Childrens-Purple/dp/B00PKNO7HO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1471890222&#038;sr=8-12&#038;keywords=yum+box" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Bentgo-Kids-Leakproof-Childrens-Purple/dp/B00PKNO7HO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1471890222&#038;sr=8-12&#038;keywords=yum+box</a> </p> [attach=4342/16/ocbpuc.600x600.9148f4Mk03L__SL1500_.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608440 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:01:36 +0000 Ginabean3 2608440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: Yah, I feel like my DD would lose the lids if they were separate from the main container! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608433 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:56:19 +0000 tinyperson 2608433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohapostrophe: @Ginabean3: thanks!! We just bought Rubbermaid lunchblox containers and am totally rethinking them. One container for her to open by herself vs several.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608429 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:51:30 +0000 Ginabean3 2608429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: yup, just tried it...definitely fits but it's tight! </p> [attach=3681/16/ocbo9v.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2608104 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:34:28 +0000 ohapostrophe 2608104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: yes- and it fits but not really any room for anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607694 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:55:06 +0000 tinyperson 2607694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use a yumbox with a pbk lunch box? Specifically the square style like the one in the link below?<br /> <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/mackenzie-gray-foil-swans-lunch-bag/?pkey=cshop-all-lunch-bags&#038;isx=0.0.2423.2423" rel="nofollow">http://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/mackenzie-gray-foil-swans-lunch-bag/?pkey=cshop-all-lunch-bags&#038;isx=0.0.2423.2423</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607687 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:54:42 +0000 Ginabean3 2607687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for your input everyone! I think I'm leaning towards the 4-compartment because I think it will grow with her better....too bad those yumboxes aren't cheaper, I would just buy one of each! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607661 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:25:26 +0000 yin 2607661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the 4 compartment Yumbox, and it's perfect for us. I also use silicone cups to add more variety. I find that there can be big/odd sized foods that fit perfectly in the big compartment. Sandwiches, dumplings, and mini burritos fit nicely, but it would be difficult in the 6 compartment Yumbox. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607576 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:33:32 +0000 QBbride 2607576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love LOVE our 6 compartment yumboxes. So much so we have four :silly: it depends if your DD eats sandwiches or more snacky style lunches. I don't send sandwiches to daycare, my kids usually eat cut up leftover meat, yoghurt/cottage cheese/cheese, fruit, veggies so the 6 works well for us. </p> <p>Having said that you could always get the 4 compartment and use silicone liners to divide the compartments (though obviously they wouldn't be leak proof, which I think is the big plus with yumboxes!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607537 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:00:16 +0000 Trailmix 2607537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the 6 compartment and it's fine so far...not really helpful since it seems like the opinions are split, LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607516 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:26:48 +0000 chopsuey 2607516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the 4 compartment and we like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607510 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:01:24 +0000 Foodnerd81 2607510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 6 compartment yum box and I think a 4 might be better down the road. It depends what she usually eats but the 6 one isn't great for sandwiches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607493 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:31:25 +0000 sandy 2607493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the same dilemma and everyone told me to do the 4 compartment bc like @KT326 said you can always divide the big compartment with those silicone muffin cups but you can't make the 6 compartment one bigger so you end up squishing stuff.</p> <p>I do a sandwich cut into quarters and stack two on top of two in half of the big compartment and then I can fit something in the other half - like crackers, cheese sticks or cut up meat. Then fruit and veggies and go in the two smaller compartments on the other side and for the round thing I can put raisins or nuts or a little treat like a few fruit snacks. I really love the Yumbox and so does LO. I thought I'd be just meh about it but I really love it. So much better than using several small separate Tupperware like I was doing before. It's great for road trips too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607487 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:56:24 +0000 Ginabean3 2607487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: thanks for chiming in! I do feel like the 4-compartment may grow with her better.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607486 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:55:51 +0000 Ginabean3 2607486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I saw that! Ah decisions decisions....</p> <p>Is it crazy that I'm hesitating from Bentgo kids because they don't have a pink option? And DD LOVES pink... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607480 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:50:16 +0000 lawbee11 2607480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: I've only washed them in the dishwasher so I'm not sure. Doesn't seem like it would be too bad, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607476 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:45:52 +0000 KT326 2607476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: are those easy to hand wash? I love the Yumbox but we don't have a dishwasher so the insert can sometimes be a pain to wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607473 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:43:22 +0000 KT326 2607473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the 4 compartment one. I use the silicone muffin cups in the large compartment when I need them. It works out great. I feel like it gives me more options, I can put a whole sliced apple in the large part with some bell peppers or use the muffin cups for smaller items. The dipping part is also bigger in the 4 compartment, I usually put hummus in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607472 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:43:14 +0000 lawbee11 2607472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't say it's a better idea because I've never used a Yumbox, but I have a cheaper idea :silly: I got LO the 2-pack of Bentgo boxes from Groupon and I love them. They look similar to Yumboxes. They have 5 compartments :)</p> <p><a href="https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bentgo-kids-lunch-boxes-1-or-2-pack" rel="nofollow">https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bentgo-kids-lunch-boxes-1-or-2-pack</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607470 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:38:34 +0000 kodybear 2607470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the 6 compartment one for both my 2 and 3 yr old. I like it because I can put more variety and because they're not into things like sandwiches. There are times when I have to squish things to make them fit. But for the most part it works well for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yumboxes-4-or-6-compartment#post-2607469 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:30:42 +0000 Ginabean3 2607469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3 year old will be having lunch at school this year. Thinking about getting her a Yumbox. Should I get the 6-compartment or the 4-compartment box? </p>