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Wean Meister products retail between $9.95 and $29.95 AUD inc. GST. Freezer Pods are a set of one tray (tray and lid). AdoraBowls, Mini AdoraBowls, EasyRinse Bibs and Sippy Skillz are a two pack. For the range please see our online store here.
The wonderful benefit of silicone is that it is suitable for use in the freezer, microwave, dishwasher and oven (up to 240°C).
EasyRinse Bibs can be wiped over with a cloth when out and about, washed in soapy water with the dishes or even placed in the dishwasher.
Wean Meister is designed in Australia and manufactured responsibly in China.
All products in the Wean Meister range are made from high grade, premium grade LFGB compliant flexible silicone. They won’t snap when retrieving frozen food, like plastic can. The handle of the Spatula is made from bamboo.
Silicone is BPA free and naturally bacteria resistant due to its non-porous nature. Wean Meister is very environmentally friendly, by reducing your need for individual baby food packages and jars. The use of the EasyRinse Bibs saves the washing of 3 bibs a day, 21 bibs a week. This is a large reduction in washing machine water and electricity.
Not only are the pod trays and bowls reusable for baby food, they also have a number of uses for when you baby is no longer requiring purees. Why not freeze left over stock or sauce? As the trays are oven safe (up to 240°C) they make a fantastic mini muffin tray.
For line drawings showing the dimensions of each product please see the item in our online store.
| Freezer Pods | 20.0 x 20.0 x 5.0cm; 75ml per pod = 675ml per tray | Weighs 300g | ||
| AdoraBowls | 11.5cm diameter x 8.0cm; 300ml | Weighs 340g | ||
| Mini AdoraBowls | 8.7cm diameter x 6.0cm; 150ml | Weighs 20g | ||
| EasyRinse Bibs | 30.0 x 22.0 x 0.1cm | Weighs 150g | ||
| Scoopsy Plates | 20.0 x 21.5 x 3.0cm | Weighs 188g | ||
| Sippy Skillz | 10.2 x 6.9 x 7.0cm; 150ml | Weighs 71g | ||
| Spatulas | 28.5 x 5.2 x 1.3cm | Weighs 7g |
Freezer Pods are perfect for preparing and freezing fresh homemade baby food. Newly weaning babies generally require one to two pods per meal. We suggest freezing a variety of fruit and vegetables pods and then mix and matching different tastes to create variety. The three-pack set is perfect for colour coding your freezer – peach for fruit, baby blue for vegetable and mint for meat and grains. You always have a selection of tastes to mix and match.
AdoraBowls are perfect for popping our frozen portions and defrosting or heating in either the microwave or oven. As your baby grows you may wish to freeze larger portions of meal directly in the bowl utilising the silicone suction lid to freeze. Remove from the freezer and put straight in the oven (up to 240°C) to reheat. Mini AdoraBowls are ideal for baby food or toddler snacks.
Having a set of handy EasyRinse Bibs will not only keep your baby clean but save you time and money! Simply rinse the bib off after each use and dry with your dishes. It’s ready again for next time and no pile of laundry to be done every couple of days.
Designed to be easy to hold with 2 easy to grab handles, the Sippy Skillz training cup is ideal for babies and toddlers learning to hold and use their drink by themselves.
Scoopsy Plates have an over hanging edge for easy ‘scooping’ and are designed with a 3 section divider suitable from 6 months to 6 years.
As there are a number of products in the SoYoung range, below are some examples of how our customers generally use each style.
Lunchboxes
This size lunchbox is perfect for school aged children. It fits a Yumbox plus an extra sandwich or piece of fruit and an icepack comfortably.
Small Cooler Bag
This small cooler bag is perfect as a bottle bag, easily fitting two wide neck bottles plus icepacks and other smaller items. It is also perfect for a child’s drink bottle and snacks for an outing. The bag works well slung over a pram handle or tucked in the under basket.
Large Cooler Bag
This large cooler is perfect for a day out as a family. It fits two Yumboxes or one Yumbox and a drink bottle with enough space for icepacks or other additional fruit or snacks. The more mature prints also make it perfect for adult lunches at work.
Ice Packs
A complimentary product to your SoYoung bag, these adorable ice packs are non-toxic and will remain condensation free as they keep your little ones’ lunches (or yours!) cool throughout the day. The single large ice pack fits perfectly in SoYoung’s lunch box or large cooler bag. Best of all they are sweat proof!
Toddler Backpack Sets
This backpack set is great for childcare and kindergarten. The detachable lunch bag can be separated and used independently and will fit two Yumboxes at a squeeze or one and other items such as icepacks and extra snacks. The backpack can be used to store a change of clothes and water bottle.
Grade School Backpack
The larger grade school backpack is perfect for primary school aged children. It will fit a SoYoung lunchbox inside along with school books, reader bag and other primary school requirements. The interior has a mesh zip pocket and the exterior two mesh water bottle pockets.
Charlie Lifestyle Bag
Thanks to its neutral design features the Charlie Lifestyle bag is easily carried by both Mum or Dad. There is ample room inside for all that’s required for a full day out with baby from newborn to toddler. Due to its great design and functionality many customers continue to use this not as a nappy bag, but as an everyday lifestyle bag.
Emerson Tote
The Emerson Diaper Tote was designed for parents who travel lighter – especially as baby grows. For that next phase after the first year where you don’t need to lug 6 nappies, 3 changes of clothes and a dozen burp cloths with you whenever you’re out for a couple of hours
Andi 3-in-1 Stroller Organiser
This stylish bag will keep up with your stroller as it rests on the handles, organising all your needs at your fingertips. Not strolling, don’t worry! This bag can be thrown over your shoulder as a handbag or easily lend its organising abilities to a tote.
For more information on all our SoYoung products click through to our individual products page here.
| Lunchboxes | 25.5 x 19.0 x 7.6cm | Weighs 300g | ||
| Bottle Bags | 9.0 x 9.0 x 28.0cm | Weighs 180g | ||
| Small Cooler Bag | 17.7 x 19.0 x 11.4cm | Weighs 250g | ||
| Large Cooler Bag | 20.3 x 21.6 x 12.7cm | Weighs 370g | ||
| Paper Poche | 20.3 x 21.6 x 12.7cm | Weighs 370g | ||
| Ice Packs | 18.0 x 10.0 x 1.0cm | Weighs 200g | ||
| Toddler Backpack Sets | Backpack | 22.8 x 30.5 x 12.7cm | Weighs 370g | |
| Lunchbox | 19.0 x 25.4 x 7.6cm | Weighs 240g | ||
| Grade School Backpack | 28.0 x 40.6 x 20.3cm | Weighs 300g | ||
| Andi 3 in 1 | 38.0 x 28.5 x 17.5cm | Weighs 1425g | ||
| Charlie Lifestyle Bag | 38.0 x 25.5 x 17.7cm | Weighs 1400g | ||
| Emerson Tote | 35.6 x 27.9 x 13.9cm | Weighs 900g | ||
| Andi 3-in-1 Stroller Organiser | 38.0 x 28.5 x 17.7cm | Weighs 1425g |
SoYoung’s signature material is it’s beautiful linen. Linen is a wonderful natural and renewable source and is an extremely resilient and durable fibre, which makes it a perfect match for the demands placed upon the products by children. The exterior of SoYoung’s linen bags is uncoated leaving a textured raw finish.
The innovative Paper Poche is made with a washable paper exterior allowing them to be wiped down easily.
Charlie Lifestyle and Emerson Tote bags are a canvas exterior with vegan leather straps.
Andi 3-in-1 Stroller Organiser bags are constructed of natural fabrics such as waxed cotton canvas and linen/cotton blends. This material has been selected for its natural properties and relaxed look and feel.
Wrap’d is easy to use for all ages. It is especially useful for children who may struggle to hold together and eat a wrap with fillings without spilling the contents. To open, pull the top tabs down to the first fold line and start eating. When you need to reveal more of your tasty treat, peel down the sides a little further. Hands stay clean!
SoYoung’s non-toxic and eco friendly line of kids backpacks, lunch bags and cooler bags are PVC, lead, phthalate and BPA free.
Linen is derived from the flax plant, which requires substantially fewer pesticides, as well as 20 times less water and energy to harvest and produce than alternate crops such as cotton.
SoYoung is designed in Canada and manufactured responsibly in China.
Wrap’d is BPA free and made from high-grade silicone, ensuring it is bacteria resistant.
SoYoung linen range is now completely machine washable (gentle cycle) and will dry when hung overnight. All insulated lunch boxes and cooler bags come with a removable, easy clean insert that is heat sealed to prevent seepage, and fully immersible for hand washing.
The innovative Paper Poche is made with a washable paper exterior allowing them to be wiped down easily.
Charlie Lifestyle and Emerson Tote bags are constructed of quality cotton canvas. This material has been selected for its relaxed, natural look and feel, however this material does fade faster than nylon or polyester fabrics, and may be prone to attracting lint if exposed to high pile fabrics such as terry cotton or wool. If you do find that your bag is collecting lint we suggest rubbing a dryer sheet or using an anti-static spray on the exterior of the bag and then brushing with a lint roller or a dry cellulose sponge.
Andi 3 in 1 bags are constructed of natural fabrics such as waxed cotton canvas and linen/cotton blends. This material has been selected for its natural properties and relaxed look and feel. Spot clean only with a damp cloth or brush. Do not machine wash.
These products range in price from $12.00 to $199.00 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
Wrap’d is designed in Australia and manufactured responsibly in China.
Drink in the Box and Snack in the Box are appropriate for all ages 3+. They are also a great addition to seniors’ mealtimes if dexterity is a problem in later life.
| Drink in the Box Small (240ml) | 15 x 4 x 7cm | Weighs 113g | |
| Drink in the Box Large (350ml) | 19 x 4 x 7cm | Weighs 136g | Kafe in the Box Medium (350ml) | 7 x 7 x 16cm | Weighs 170g |
| Kafe in the Box Large (470ml) | 7 x 7 x 19cm | Weighs 215g | |
| Multiflask 6-in-1 | 8 x 20 x 24cm | Weighs 454g | |
| Snack in the Box | 13.5 x 6.6 x 5.6cm | Weighs 136g |
Warp’d is an easy way to keep your wrap fresh and tasty for your child’s lunchbox. Following these simple steps it can be used:
- First prepare your flatbread meal with your chosen ingredients. Fold the bottom of the flatbread up covering the bottom portion of the filling
- Then roll it over from one side to the other. The top doesn’t need to be folded as the Wrap’d will seal over it
- Once your flatbread is rolled up, place it in your opened Wrap’d and pinch the side seals and top closed. Slide your fingers down each side seal to ensure they are all closed properly and you see no gaps
- Using the tabs on the top of the Wrap’d, peel each side down to the first notch in the side panels and hold the sides folded down. This should expose enough of your meal to start munching!
- Once you are ready to reveal more, simply peel each side down to the next notch. The bottom of the Wrap’d panels are permanently sealed to act like a cup, catching any ingredients that may have escaped
Drink in the Box and Snack in the Box are made with polypropylene, TritanTM (outer) and silicone (straw).
Kafe in the Box is made with a sturdy TritanTM (outer), polypropylene base and lid with silicone seal.
Multiflask 6-in-1 is made with with polypropylene (lid), glass (inner), TritanTM (outer shell) and silicone (base pad).
All materials are food-safe, BPA, BPS and phthalate free.
Wrap’d is dishwasher-safe and can easily be hand washed as desired.
Precidio Design, the designers of Drink in the Box, Snack in the Box, Kafe in the Box and Multiflask are from Canada, with their manufacturing taking place responsibly in China.
The top of Drink in the Box is designed to fit tightly with the waterproof silicone seal. To open, just grab onto the lid (while closed, not in the open position) and gently wiggle back and forth, while pulling up. The top will come off.
This is the same for Snack in the Box.
Wrap’d is designed to enclose your wrap and fillings. It will seal the contents and keep it fresh and free from contaminants however it is not leak-proof for liquids. We recommend placing dressings or wet fillings such as tomato into the centre of the wrap to avoid the outside becoming soggy.
Wrap’d is also perfect for preparing wraps the night before and storing in the fridge.
The bottom section of the Drink in the Box has a cut-out on one of the top edges, to let the button fit down inside. Make sure the top lid is turned to let the button back down this slot. As Drink in the Box’s top is quite tightly sealed, be sure to push the top back down only when the lid is in the open position. Fill to the fill line marked on the lower section, and push down slowly. This will let air out of the air hole, and stop the straw from squirting to release the air pressure for pushing the lid down
Both Drink in the Box and Snack in the Box are dishwasher safe (top rack only up to 65°C). We highly recommend hand washing or if using a dishwasher, removing it before the heat dry cycle.
Kafe in the Box and Multiflask 6-in-1 are dishwasher safe (top rack only). We highly recommend hand washing. Before storing either product it is best to disassemble and allow it to dry completely. Please refer to the Care & Use Guidelines flyer that is supplied with the Multiflask 6-in-1.
Drink in the Box, Snack in the Box and Kafe in the Box are not to be cleaned in glass baby bottle steam cleaner units, as they are exceptionally hot, and will distort the shape of the product, possibly warping it.
Drink in the Box, Snack in the Box and Kafe in the Box are designed with rounded edges and smooth surfaces to make hand washing easy.
Wrap’d retail at $19.95 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
It is not recommended to put your Drink in the Box, Snack in the Box, Kafe in the Box or Multiflask in the freezer. Liquids expand in the freezer and can damage or distort the container’s shape causing it to leak as it defrosts. Also, if the contents are frozen, the straw will not fit!
See the optional accessories in our online store here for Ice on the Box; a reusable ice gel pack, which will keep your Drink in the Box cold too.
You may purchase a Replacement Parts Kit for Drink in the Box in our online store here. This will give you 3 new straws, a new spout and a new seal, all to keep your Drink in the Box in working order.
The retail price for these products is:
| Drink in the Box Small (240ml) | $16.00 AUD inc. GST | |
| Drink in the Box Large (350ml) | $18.00 AUD inc. GST | |
| Kafe in the Box Medium (350ml) | $18.00 AUD inc. GST | |
| Kafe in the Box Large (470ml) | $20.00 AUD inc. GST | |
| Multiflask 6-in-1 | $40.00 AUD inc. GST | |
| Snack in the Box | $16.00 AUD inc. GST |
For the range please see our online store here.
These products range in price from for $26.95 to $45.95 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
Yumbox is dishwasher safe up to 65°C (top rack only). We highly recommend hand washing the outer shell or if using a dishwasher, removing it before the heat dry cycle. Most dishwashers temperatures are a guide only and actual temperatures can fluctuate by up to 20°C. Yumbox is designed with rounded edges and smooth surfaces to make hand washing easy.
Air dry thoroughly after washing and store in an open position if not in use for long periods.
We advise that everyone use their own judgment when deciding to microwave any plastics.
Yumbox has a limited warranty on any manufacturer’s defects. We do not warranty damage caused by overheating in a dishwasher (you must use the top rack only), using children sterilisers, or misuse or abuse.
Yumbox co-founders hail from the USA and France with manufacturing taking place responsibly in China.
Mini Hippo Imports (also known as Yumbox Australia) is the Authorised Distributor of Yumbox in Australia and New Zealand.
Yes, this product will help reduce waste by assisting you to send a package free lunch. The reduction of this waste helps keep our planet beautiful.
All materials are food-safe, BPA and phthalate free and are CPSIA and FDA compliant.
Replacement latches can be purchased here should you need to replace this Yumbox part.
Instructions on how to insert a new latch can be found here.
Below outlines the process to replace the latch:
- Before you begin, use the mini screwdriver provided to push the pin on the right slightly outward to make the process easier when you are ready to insert the latch
- If you have difficulty extracting the pin from the plastic around it, drop it into a mug with boiling water for a minute or so. This will help expand the plastic and enable the pin to move more freely
- Insert the extended pin on the left first, align the second pin and push it into place with the mini screwdriver provided
Yumbox is made with ABS polymer (exterior box), TritanTM (tray) and silicone (seal).
No.
Yumbox is not made with thermal materials. If adding food like yoghurt, which should be kept cold, we recommend packing Yumbox in an insulated bag with an ice pack to keep contents cool. These are available in our store here.
Yumbox Zuppa is a triple insulated stainless steel thermal food jar.
Yes.
Yumbox acts as an excellent storage container. The seal keeps foods fresh for days in the fridge.
If placing warm foods inside to cool in the fridge the Yumbox will seal very tightly due to the condensation. To break the seal and ensure the Yumbox tray is not adhered to the lid, open the Yumbox very slightly and grip the tray, firmly pulling down so it settles in the bottom section.
Yumbox is designed to hold wet foods but not liquids, such as water. To ensure that food stays in place and does not leak to other compartments, be sure to follow 4 easy steps as outlined below:
- Do not overfill compartments
- Remove any excess liquid from canned fruit, applesauce and yoghurts
- Keep contents cool by adding an ice pack to your lunch tote
- When closing Yumbox, press down on the lid with the palm of your hand and snap latch to closed position to create the best seal
Do not pack yoghurt drinks, soups or runny/watery dressings. Do pack foods with the consistency of ranch dressing, ketchup, chunky salsas, hummus, yoghurt and veggie dips. These are all great options. Some oily vinaigrettes may leak out of the dip well. One trick that can help keep vinaigrettes in place is to dress the salad and top it with a few croutons. The croutons will absorb excess oil/liquid and keep the vinaigrette from seeping into a neighbouring compartment. If you are not sure if your food choice is too liquidy to pack, we suggest that you conduct a quick test before sending your child to school with that food. Simply add the test food to a compartment, close Yumbox properly and give it a good shake (or leave it on its side for 10 minutes). Set Yumbox back to normal position and open to see the results.
Yes. Yumbox is a leak-proof container.
Yumbox’s silicone lid engages with the tray to create a tight seal keeping food contents in place, including thicker wet foods like yogurt and applesauce (not water). Foods will not leak between compartments or outside of the box.
Please also refer to the question in this FAQ titled How do I pack wet foods?
Yumbox Tapas does come with an interchangeable tray seal. This means if you purchase a 4 compartment tray, you may wish to also purchase the optional 5 compartment tray and vice versa.
You may use all Yumbox Original 6-compartments trays with the outer box that has a matching 6-compartment seal.
You may use all Yumbox Panino 4-compartment trays with the outer box that has a matching 4-compartment seal.
While 6-compartment trays may fit in 4-compartment outer boxes, and vise versa, they will not create a seal and do not have a perfect fit to prevent leaking or spills.
Yumbox MiniSnack trays can only be used in this style of bento box.
Yumbox now has four designs to make packing lunch for everyone easy!
Yumbox’s Original 6-compartment food tray, is perfect for toddlers through age 8 who like variety. It accommodates five portions of the five main food groups plus a 30ml dip/treat well. In total it holds 3½ cups. The illustrated trays reinforce healthy balanced meal packing.
Yumbox Panino 4-compartment food tray is sandwich-friendly. This is a great option for kids and adults of all ages that prefer sandwich and salad style lunches. It has one large sandwich size section with two smaller ½ cup sides plus a 30ml dip/treat well.
Both designs are compact, leakproof and kid-friendly.
The larger Yumbox Tapas is designed for adults and big kids alike, it’s perfect for a packed school lunch and adult meals now with an innovative interchangeable tray. Tapas 4-compartment has a four cup volume of 1 x 2⅔ cup, 2 x ½ cups with a ¼ cup small dip/treat well. Tapas 5-compartment has a four cup volume of 1 x 1½ cup, 1 x ¾ cups, 2 x ½ cups with a ¼ cup small dip/treat well.
The awesome MiniSnack makes snacks on-the-go easier. It comes with a large ¾ cup food well, small ⅓ cup food well plus a small dip/treat well.
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A Yumbox is compact and comfortably fits into most insulated lunchboxes, some that are available on our store here.
Yumbox Original – 6 compartment tray is perfect for:
- Picky eaters – everything is small and visible
- Variety – sandwich free lunches
- Snacks – each section can hold different snacks to be eaten across the day
- Weight conscious adults – Perfect portions packed in advance help to keep you on the right track to weight loss
Fits a sandwich? Yes cut up and packed across two sections
Leak-proof? Yes, pack yoghurt without leaks.
Yumbox Panino – 4 compartment tray is perfect for:
- Adults – pack salads, wraps or leftovers for work or school
- Older kids – small and compact the Yumbox is perfect for high school students. Slide it straight into the school bag
- Sandwich lovers – kids love a sandwich, the Panino is perfect with extra space for snacks
Fits a sandwich? Yes, easily. Perfect for sandwich, wraps and salads.
Leak-proof? Yes, pack yoghurt without leaks.
Yumbox Tapas – 4 or 5 interchangeable compartment tray is perfect for:
- Flexibility – with it’s leading innovative interchangeable tray it allows you the flexibility of either 4 or 5 portion meals. Sandwich one day, salad and grazing the next!
- Adults – pack salads, wraps or leftovers for work or school
- Older kids – Perfect for high school students or kids that aren’t satisified with the portion sizes in the Original or Panino styles
Fits a sandwich? Yes, easily. Perfect for sandwich, wraps and salads.
Leak-proof? Yes, pack yoghurt without leaks.
Yumbox MiniSnack – 3 compartment tray is perfect for:
- Snacks – ideal for snack-time or snacks on-the-go
Fits a sandwich? No
Leak-proof? Yes, pack yoghurt without leaks.
Both the Yumbox Original and Panino are the same size. They measure a compact 21.5 x 15.5 x 5cm in size. Weight is 505gm.
| MiniSnack | 15.0 x 10.5 x 5.0 cm | Weighs 280g | ||||||
| Original | 21.5 x 15.5 x 5.0 cm | Weighs 505g | ||||||
| Panino | 21.5 x 15.5 x 5.0 cm | Weighs 505g | ||||||
| Tapas | 24.5 x 17 x 5.0 cm | Weighs 627g | ||||||
| Zuppa | 12 x 10 cm | Weighs 408g |
Please click through to our product page here for visual examples of the Yumbox sizes.
A Yumbox comfortably fits into most insulated lunchboxes, some that are available on our store here.
The Yumbox Original was designed for children from 0-10 years old. That’s not to say Adults can’t use it. We receive lots of feedback and images of ploughman style work lunches.
The Panino version is designed for children through to adults. It is fantastic for sandwich eaters as it fits a full size sandwich crust and all. Alternatively as an adult’s lunch, a hearty salad or leftovers from the night before is perfect in the 2-cup section along with snacks in the two smaller ½ cup sides. Think of the money you will save with the average work lunch up at around $10 these days.
The Yumbox Zuppa insulated jar is suitable for all ages.
Yumbox Tapas, with it’s innovative 4 and 5 compartment interchangeable trays, is designed for adults and teenagers alike, or those children that wish for larger portions.
The MiniSnack is, well, for snacks. Many customer’s use a MiniSnack for their children’s snack or play-time and an Original or Panino for lunchtime. Both can fit snuggly into an insulated bag with an ice pack.
The fabric products can be machine washed on a cool cycle. Bandana bibs are dryer safe on low. ChangeMates are easily wiped clean. Please check product descriptions in our store for further care instructions here.
The ChangeMate is designed to hold 2-3 disposable nappies on one side and a soft case of wipes on the other. The outer zip pocket is perfect for additional extras like tubes of cream, a bib and disposable nappy sacks.
We have found our Banana Bibs to be one of the very best on the market. Our chosen materials serve to catch the dribble and hold it within the bib and away from your child’s chest so that they stay dry. After a period of use on a heavy dribbler the front of the bib may feel wet to touch however the backing material will keep this moisture away from baby’s chest and help prevent nasty dribble rash. Please review our feedback from many happy customers who tell us frequently that this feature is what keeps them coming back again and again.
LimaBean was established in 2012 and our products are all designed in Melbourne, Australia.
Our Bandana Bibs are Australian made in a small local Australian owned factory whilst all other products are manufactured responsibly in India.
Bandana Bibs they are designed as a one size fits most. Each bibs weighs 30g.
The Australian Creatures wraps are 100 x 100cm with slight stretch so they are firm. They weigh 360g.
When folded the ChangeMate is a slim 30 x 18cm. When opened it has a generous space of 30 x 62 cm to lay your baby. Un-packed it weighs 285g.
LimaBean Bandana and Australian Creatures bibs are designed for 0-3 years. They are designed as a one size fits most.
Our Australian Creatures wraps can be used by any age.
LimaBean ChangeMates are designed for babies or toddlers but can be used by people of any age.
The retail price for this product is $5.99 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
Firefly reflectors are designed with love in Sweden and produced with the highest security standards by their small factory in China.
Firefly’s are made of 3MTM ScotchliteTM reflective material. The soft reflectors and ball-chains are lead free and conform to the US CPSIA. They also meet the European safety standard for personal reflectors, CE EN13356.
Firefly reflectors attach with a small ball-chain that links through any loop or zip pull.
A reflector is an essential safety item for anyone who is spending time outside at dusk or night. A reflector will reflect the light from an oncoming vehicle and make you visible from up to 125 metres away, compared to only 30 metres away without a reflector. That distance could be the difference between life and death.
They are also a colourful and cute way for kids to identify their personal property without even realising the added safety benefit.
Firefly safety reflectors are appropriate for ages 3+.
We love the opportunity to place our products into the hands of bloggers and foodies etc. Please get in touch and we can discuss how we can work together. You may also like to take a look at our affiliate program here.
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Yes, we offer bulk pricing to schools, kindergardens, mums group or buyers co-ops and other groups. Please complete the details of you requirements on our Contact Us form here, so we can provide the relevant pricing.
We also offer fundraising opportunities. Please complete the details of you requirements on our Contact Us form here, so we can discuss.
We are happy to refund any unopened goods within 14 days of delivery, provided that we receive the goods in their original condition. Returns will be approved at our discretion and all postage costs are to be incurred by the customer. A restocking fee of 6% of the order value is charged on refunds for orders placed using Afterpay. If the product is not in original condition (eg. damaged upon receipt, removed from original packaging or has clearly been used), we will be unable to accept the goods and they will be returned to you at your cost.
Please complete our online returns form located below. We will respond with instructions on how to proceed. To expedite your request, please have your order confirmation number available.
Should you receive a faulty or damaged product, please complete the returns form below detailing your specific problem and we’ll get back to you promptly.
We guarantee our products against manufacturing defects, such as issues with any parts or material defects, for twelve months after purchase (note the interior lining of the SoYoung insulated bags comes with a six month warranty). Proof of purchase is required. We do not guarantee our products for issues related to wear and tear including rips, spills, scratches, chips, mould, fading, warping, stains and odour. Please keep in mind that although our products are designed for children, they are not indestructible.
If you have purchased one of our products from an independent retailer you are required to contact them directly with any warranty concerns.
We are unable to make additions or deletions to orders once they have been placed. If we are unable to fulfil any part of your order we will notify you prior to posting. If you have entered the incorrect postage details please email us immediately at info@minihippoimports.com.au with the correct details.
Mini Hippo Imports has an automated postage system and orders will be sent to the exact address entered when your order is placed online. We take no responsibility for orders being sent to incorrect addresses entered by the purchaser. If your order is returned to us due to an incorrect shipping address, or failure to accept a delivery (eg. post box notification slips) you will be charged additional postage to re-deliver the goods.
Failure to pay a reshipping fee will result in a refund of the order minus original freight charge plus a $15 restocking fee.
We ship from a very busy warehouse, unfortunately we do not allow pick up of orders for health and safety reasons.
We ship from our warehouse in Cheltenham, Victoria.
We use Australia Post’s regular service. You should receive an email notification once your order is lodged with Australia Post. Once an order is placed it will be processed within 72 hours during business days unless otherwise notified.
The following is a general guideline of postage timeframes once the item has been lodged with Australia Post. These times are in addition to our 72 hours processing time.
Melbourne to Metro ACT, NSW, SA and VIC – 2-3 business days
Melbourne to Metro QLD and TAS – 3-4 business days
Melbourne to Regional Australia, NT and WA – 6+ business days
Melbourne to New Zealand – 2-3 business days
Please note we rely on Australia Post’s delivery timeframes. These timeframes are not guaranteed. Delivery to remote areas may take longer.
All orders require signature on delivery. Please ensure you ship to an address where someone is available to sign for the delivery. If a receiver is unavailable a card will be left by Australia Post and collection can be made at the post office. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer authority to leave without a signature.
Mini Hippo Imports has an automated postage system and orders will be sent to the exact address entered when your order is placed online. We take no responsibility for orders being sent to incorrect addresses entered by the purchaser. If your order is returned to us due to an incorrect shipping address, or failure to accept a delivery (eg. post box notification slips) you will be charged additional postage to re-deliver the goods.
Failure to pay a reshipping fee will result in a refund of the order minus original freight charge plus a $15 restocking fee.
We are currently shipping throughout Australia and New Zealand.
FunBites retail at $14.95 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
No, FunBites is a cutter and is not able not seal the food.
FunBites are all dishwasher-safe (top rack only up to 65°C) and can easily be hand washed as desired.
FunBites is an easy way to create fun, creative shapes for your child’s lunchbox. It can be used in 3 simple steps:
- Place FunBites cutter on top of food. Remove popper top and put to the side. You’re ready to go
- Hold cutter handles, firmly rock back and forth 5 to 6 times to cut all the way through the food
- Insert popper top. Lift cutter up from food. Insert the popper top and push down to pop out the bite-sized pieces
FunBites is designed in the USA and manufactured responsibly in China.
All products in the FunBites range are made from high-performance food-grade material for sharpness and durability.
FunBites are designed to be used by both adults and kids alike. They can be used by children 18+ months.
The squares from FunBites is around 1.2cm
Firefly safety reflectors are the size of a bag tag. Each shape varies but they roughly 5-7cm tall. Each reflector weights 7g.
Yes, the warranty covers any defects in workmanship or material that arise during the normal lifetime of the product. Any problem that is caused by abuse or negligence is not covered. Normal wear and color fading are not covered. Breakdown of materials over time is not considered a material or manufacturing defect. Incidental and consequential damages are not covered.
During initial use, you may experience a gasket ejection or the lid may be difficult to open. This is due to the airtight function and is not a manufacturer’s defect.
These products are priced between $15.95 and $69.95 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
The containers can be placed in an oven for re-heating purposes only (with the lid removed) up to 120°C. If container has been kept in the freezer we recommend the container be left at room temperature for around 15 minutes in order to avoid temperature shock.
The containers can also be placed in a microwave (with the lid removed) from the freezer. We recommend the container be left at room temperature for around 15 minutes in order to avoid temperature shock.
When placing containers in the freezer only fill to 70% capacity to allow for expansion of the contents once frozen.
The container and their lid can be placed in the dishwasher (top rack) for cleaning. If choosing to hand wash, please do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as these will damage the glass surface. To allow for cleaning, the silicon seal can be removed using an object with a rounded edge so it does not damage the seal.
Do not reheat containers directly over open flames.
Wean Green is designed in Canada and manufactured responsibly in South Korea.
Wean Green products are BPA, PVC, phthalate and lead free. The glass is 100% recyclable. They are also reusable reducing the need for disposable food containers.
Yes the Wean Green containers are leak-proof as they have a locked lid with an integrated removable silicone seal. Each container has a small glass lip that presses tightly against the seal in the lid. Smart clips lock in freshness and make it easy for little hands to open.
Tempered glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. It is 4 to 5 times stronger than regular glass. During the annealing process the glass is cooled down slowly, which makes the glass much stronger also impact and scratch resistant compared to non-treated glass. Tempering puts the outer surfaces into compression and the interior into tension.
The container is made from scratch, stain, and odour resistant tempered glass. The BPA, PVC, phthalate and lead free polypropylene lid is watertight and airtight with an integrated removable silicone seal that keeps food fresh.
| Wean Cube | 120ml | ||||
| Wean Tub | 150ml | ||||
| Wean Bowl | 160ml | ||||
| Snack Cube | 210ml | ||||
| Lunch Cube | 480ml | ||||
| Lunch Bowl | 695ml | ||||
| Meal Bowl | 660ml |
| Product name | Dimensions | Holds (ml) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wean Cube | 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3cm | 120ml | 226g |
| Snack Cube | 7.6 x 7.6 x 6.3cm | 210ml | 226g |
| Lunch Cube | 11.4 x 11.4 x 6.3cm | 480ml | 362g |
| Wean Tub | 10.0 x 5.0 x 7.6cm | 150ml | 226g |
| Wean Bowl | 7.6 x 6.3cm | 160ml | 226g |
| Lunch Bowl | 11.5 x 6.3cm | 695ml | 362g |
| Meal Bowl | 15.0 x 6.3cm | 660ml | 453g |
| Baby Starter Set | Various | Various | 1.2kg |
| Kitchen Set | Various | Various | 2.7kg |
Currently there nine products in the Wean Green range, below are some examples of how our customers generally use each style.
- Wean Cube – This square container is great for purees, breast milk, toddler snacks or mints in your handbag. Try colour coding your freezer so you can mix and match purees; Blue and Green for vegetables and Pink and Orange for fruits.
- Wean Tub – Rectangle in shape it’s great to use to store purees for 6+ month weaning baby, carrot/celery sticks for older kids or the collection of bobby pins and hair ties in the bottom of your handbag
- Wean Bowl – Circle in shape used to store yoghurt, custard, fruit salad or cut up fruit. The round shape makes this style easy to hold when feeding and scrape clean with a spoon
- Snack Cube – Larger than the Wean Cube this one’s great for 12+ months lunch or dinner serving, yoghurt and muesli or small serves of leftovers
- Lunch Cube – This big cube will hold your entire lunch or dinner, great for storing leftovers or travel snacks
- Lunch Bowl – Perfect for salad or soups. The curved edges mean you can scoop up every last drop
- Meal Bowl – Leftovers, pasta or stews go hand in hand with the largest in the range. Plenty of space for even the largest appetite
- Baby Starter Set – This handy pack will set up your storage system with everything you need to start the weaning journey and beyond
- Kitchen Set – Not a fan of plastic storage containers? The Kitchen Set has a collection of all sizes you need to get started on organising your pantry and fridge. Work out which ones work in your space, then add to your collection with our 4 packs in the size you use most
There are many factors that contribute to the length of time food will stay cold in the Lunch Packs. Things like ambient air temperature, amount of empty space in the Lunch Pack, number of times opened and the temperature of the food when put into the pack. The following information will assist in getting the best cool times from your Arctic Zone Lunch Pack:
- Pack cold foods – It’s much more effective to keep cold foods cool than to cool down warm foods. Pack the night before and store the lunch or the entire Lunch Pack in the fridge. Add the icepacks right before you leave using the external zippers and your contents starts the day chilled and remains cold for longer.
- Reduce empty space – Choose the right size bag for your needs. Choosing a larger bag than required or not filling the bag tightly will result in excess space for air which makes the icepacks work harder and defrost faster. It also increases the chance of condensation from the icepacks as cooling of this air results in moisture and condensation. The Arctic Zone Expandable Lunch Pack is a great choice and provides flexibility if you only need extra space on some days.
- Zip it up – The more time your Lunch Pack remains closed the longer it will stay chilled. Encourage your child to open the pack and remove what they need then zip it up again whilst they eat. This will limit the loss of cool air and help the icepacks stay frozen for longer, resulting in a longer period of cooling.
Yes, the warranty covers any defects in workmanship or material that arise during the normal lifetime of the product. Any problem that is caused by abuse or negligence is not covered. Normal wear and color fading are not covered. Breakdown of materials over time is not considered a material or manufacturing defect. Incidental and consequential damages are not covered.
These products are priced $34.95 AUD inc. GST. For the range please see our online store here.
Yes these are available from our online store here. They are priced at $8.00 AUD inc. GST for a pack of 2.
For both Lunch Packs food residue can be wiped clean inside or out with a mild soapy solution and a damp cloth. Do not soak or immerse the bag in water. Once cleaned we suggest opening up all zips and allowing the product to air dry completely before the next use. Do not close or store the bag if damp. It is not recommended to machine wash as this may damage or ruin the insulation of the Lunch Pack.
The included icepacks are very sturdy however they may puncture if exposed to sharp objects or mishandled. Although the contents are non-toxic, if a puncture or leak occurs please discontinue use and discard the pack immediately.
If the icepack contents come in contact with skin or eyes please rinse thoroughly with water.
The icepack should not be heated, microwaved or placed in the dishwasher. Direct contact with the skin may result in frostbite, please handle with a cloth when frozen. The icepack is not a toy and should not be handled by children.
Arctic Zone is designed in Canada and manufactured responsibly in China.
Arctic Zone products are PVC, lead, phthalate and BPA free. They are also reusable reducing the need for disposable carry bags.
The exterior is made from strong Ripstop fabric. Internally they have high-density thermal insulation and UltrasafeTM easy clean MicrobanTM lining which helps inhibit the growth of odour and stain causing bacteria.
| Dual Compartment Lunch Pack: | 17 x 25 x 18cm | Weighs 475g | ||||||
| Expandable Lunch Pack | 21 x 28 x 8.5 (expands to 16) cm | Weighs 515g |
Currently there two products in the Arctic Zone range, below are some examples of how our customers generally use each style.
- Expandable Lunch Pack
This pack holds a large variety of popular lunch and bento boxes. You can easily pack a bento box along with a piece of fruit, small snack box or container with it comfortably closing. On days where you need to pack two lunchboxes or extras like drink bottles, you can expand the zip and double the size of the bag. This bag offers a lot of flexibility for school or day trips. The two included icepacks work hard to keep your food chilled no matter what you pack inside.
- Dual Compartment Lunch Pack
This size lunchbox is perfect for school aged children. It comfortably fits a Yumbox (and similar sized bento boxes) plus a snack box, piece of fruit or drink bottle. This bag is excellent if you prefer to keep your lunchbox flat when being carried or placed into a backpack. The clear internal zippered divider gives easy access to both compartments from inside the bag, however they can also both be accessed individually from the external zippers. The three included icepacks can be used together or simply cool the section you need.
CUSTOMER RETURN OR FAULT
In the unfortunate event you have a fault with your product please complete the form below and upload some images showing the problem.
If you require a replacement part and your product was purchased over 12 months ago we have parts available in our store here.
For Yumbox latch replacements these can be found here.