8 of the best insulated travel bags for baby food 2024
WHAT IS AN INSULATED TRAVEL BAG AND WHY IS IT USEFUL?
Insulated travel bags are used for keeping baby food fresh while on the go. They have a layer of foam and a heat reflective interior, which helps keep the food at its original temperature.
What features should you look out for?
Size. Keep it small if it’s just for baby food. If you want it to have a longer life or keep food for more family members, look for something larger.
Handle or strap: Do just want a handle or would a shoulder strap be useful? Some handles can unclip to attach to another bag or to the buggy.
Extra pockets: Useful for storing items such as cutlery, bibs or wipes.
Ice packs: Some come with an ice pack or a pocket for an ice pack, which will help food stay colder for longer.
WHICH ARE THE BEST INSULATED BABY FOOD BAGS TO BUY?
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 6 February 2024.
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1. TEAMOOK LUNCH BAG
A travel bag with a food-grade aluminium inner layer and a wipe-clean outer.
It has handles, a zip opening and a zipped compartment on the top for extra storage.
22 x 16 x 12cm. It’s also available in a larger size.
2. SASS AND BELLE LUNCH BAG
An insulated bag with handles and a zip fastening.
21 x 15 x 12cm
Made from 50% recycled materials.
Comes in a variety of designs.
3. DOTCOMGIFTSHOP CHILDREN’S INSULATED LUNCH BAG
A foil insulated bag.
The exterior is made from recycled plastic bottles.
Wipe clean.
Folds flat for easy storage.
Opens with a zip and has handles.
21 x 13 x 16cm
Other designs are available.
4. SKIP HOP LUNCHIE
This insulated food bag is zippered almost all the way around the sides so it can open out flat.
It has a mesh pocket inside for keeping utensils or a small ice pack.
The handle on top has a clip to attach it to other items. For example, a buggy or another bag.
BPA free.
There’s space inside to write a child’s name.
Available in a variety of animal designs.
19.05 x 8.26 x 22.86 cm
5. BADABULLE INSULATED COOL BAG
An insulated bag that can keep baby food hot for up to three hours and cold for up to five hours.
Two inner compartments and a large 5-litre capacity.
It has both a handle and a shoulder strap.
There is an outer zipped pocket and a mesh pocket.
Waterproof and stain-resistant.
Measures 26 x 24 x 17cm.
6. Jojo Maman Bébé insulated food and bottle bag
Insulated lunch and bottle bag with a zip opening and carry handles.
Measures H16 x W21 x D14cm.
Available in different prints.
7. POLAR GEAR BABY LITTLE ONE’S BOTTLE BAG
An insulated bag that comes with a small ice pack.
It has a storage pocket on the front.
The shoulder strap has a release clip so it can be attached to the buggy.
19 x 14.5 x 17.5cm
8. LIFEWIT INSULATED LUNCH BAG
This bag has a 7 litre capacity and is 24 x 15.5 x 24.5cm. This large size means it can also be used by adults.
It has two compartments so hot and cold food can be stored separately.
Lined with food-grade BPA free aluminium foil and EPA foam, it can keep food hot or cold for several hours.
Comes with an ice pack.
The interior is leakproof and the exterior is made from water-resistant Oxford material.
It has a handle as well as a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.
POLAR GEAR mini ICE PACKs
A pack of three small ice packs that are great for insulated bags and lunch boxes.
10 x 10cm
Non-toxic
Flexible so they can fit around food.
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