Aptly named after the Greek word for 'hot', the Thermos has become a lunchbox staple in the office, at school, on camping trips and by the side lines of Saturday morning sport.

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Like Tupperware and ChapStick in their respective markets, Thermos has soared above its competitor brands to be the proprietary eponym for and synonymous with 'insulated vacuum flask'... But we don't need to tell you which one sounds snappier: 'thermos' or 'insulated vacuum flask'.

A prized possession for keeping soups, stews and hot chocolate hot, and water, milk and fresh juice cold, one of these babies is particularly useful for long days at school where kids don't have access to a microwave or fridge.

So, we've rounded up some of the best kids vacuum flasks for food and drink to keep your their lunch fresher than ever. Read on for our top picks from Thermos and other quality brands currently on the market...

Thermos FUNtainer vacuum insulated food jar, $31.95, Myer

Thermos FUNtainer Minecraft kids food jar with spoon, $37.40, Amazon

Thermos FUNtainer Dinosaur vacuum insulated food jar, $31.95, Myer

b.box insulated food jar in Indigo Rose, $31.04 (usually $38.50), Tiny Fox

Joopetalk insulated lunch container with handle and folding spoon, $46.17, Amazon

Thermos FUNtainer astronaut vacuum insulated drink bottle, $32.95, Myer

Asobu Orb pastel and teal bottle, $51.96 (usually $64.95), THE ICONIC

Thermos FUNtainer Spiderman insulated drink bottle, $24.99, Catch.com.au

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