Can you recommend a food flask for school please?

[SakuraM]

Hello,

I'm not sure where to post; hope it's OK to do it here.

I wanted to buy my DD (5) a food flask for a hot lunch sometimes at school. I first chose this one (I like the brand, colour, etc.) but cancelled the order when I realised how small it is (290ml).
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001KC063I/ref=asc_df_B001KC063I56714280/?hvlocphy=1006715&linkCode=df0&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=256255917267&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B001KC063I&th=1&hvpos=1o4&hvdev=c&hvtargid=pla-450826526324&hvrand=1318748068666214304&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

All the reviews are positive, but I wonder how much food their children can have from it?

I don't intend to give her soup and I need something bigger (over 400 ml for sure) that I won't necessarily fill all the way up. So, please could anyone recommend one that is leak-proof, sturdy and that my daughter can use for years?

Thanks a lot!

[Ricekrispie22]

My youngest has this one which isn't much bigger www.johnlewis.com/skip-hop-zoo-food-jar-unicorn-multi/p3303797
My DS has this which is plenty big enough yesbebe.co.uk/u-konserve/12449-u-konserve-insulated-food-jar-sky/

[redsummershoes]

check with school first. ours doesn't allow hot packed food

[SakuraM]

@Rice: thx for the links; I like the U Konserve one.
@Red: thx I'll do that tomorrow.

[BellaMoo]

I’ve recently bought two Thermos food flasks. They aren’t cheap but they’ve been brilliant so far and seem to have plenty of space for a decent lunch which stays warm until they’re eaten.

There’s also a fold up spoon in the lid which is very handy and which my girls love!

[haba]

We have the thermos ones. They're excellent, but the lids can be hard to unscrew if they're put on too tightly by DH.

[Onlyaprawn]

We use the Thermos flasks like @BellaMoo. Really recommend them.

[SakuraM]

Hi all!

I've asked DDs teacher about packed hot lunches and the school does allow them.

Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it. I will take into consideration everything you suggested.

Cheers!

[EvaReady]

We have a Thermos Flask - better to get the size flask that you intend to fill - otherwise it won't stay warm enough.