is it easy for a preschooler to open and close the lid of smaller snack box?
1774929
I will check tonight when I'm home. I don't recall it being hard to open but I'll look carefully.
1774930
My 5 year old could open the smaller container easily, but not the lunch box. She is skillful enough to build 300 piece LEGO castle herself (those LEGO pieces are truly tiny), but could not open this lunch box without hurting her fingers. If you looking for a lunch box for a preschooler, think twice.
1774931
Yes, I have a kindergartner and she has no problems with opening and closing it. I would think it would be fine for a preschooler as well.
1774932
I checked the boxes and I would say it would be easy enough for a preschooler to open and close the lid of the smaller snack box.
1774933
I got this for my 3 year old and she had no problems opening the lunch box or smaller container inside.
1787835
Yes, likely it's easy. I believe there's phillips-head screws in the hinges that attach the lid to the box.
494682
I don't know what a safety-type lid is. I don't think it slams shut. I think it has some sort of hinges that stop it from doing that. But it definitely doesn't fasten. You could use it for a toy chest or anything. But if you wanted it not to be opened by toddlers when they're by themselves, then this wouldn't be the thing. Starting from ages 2-3 they're probably able to get into it by themselves. I'm not sure there'd be an easy way to fasten it or keep it closed either, other than putting something heavy on top of it. But that would probably defeat the purpose.
548672
I agree with Clint, it is easy to open and close. Just be aware of what you store in it, it can get very heavy if you fill it up with sugar.
903104
There is no lip or extension to grab and pull on to open. The lid fits flush to the container. That being said, I would have to rate them as 'average' in difficulty to open and close. The closest comparison I can think of is that if you have no difficulty opening a container of Cool Whip (for example) you will have no difficulty with these.
1074560
The lid opening is small!!! We add in chopped candies etc. when we are spooning the "frozen" ice cream into our containers one layer at a time.
1198811
We didn't have any issues with the top closing either. You just shouldn't open the whole system (to take out the diapers) while the lid is open.
2098076
They are leak proof. A preschooler might have a little difficulty opening...
1609766
Yes. There is a little red switch on the inside that will keep the lid open.
1628829
I use it to bring my oatmeal to work. I eat out of it directly. It is pretty easy to open for me, I am not sure how old the kids are maybe not below 6/7 years old? I keep it closed tight so there is no spill and didn't have problems opening it after. Hope it helps.
408852
I would say yes. It looks like the lid is only held by one screw/pin so I'd keep it out of reach of a toddler.
291574
Yes, it stays open, but only all the way open. Once it starts to close it will fall shut. Laura N. is correct. It is very light weight. Lid would not cause bodily harm, but would startle small child. Kids learn so fast, should not be a problem.
1379991
My kindergartener was able to open his own most days. Occasionally he had to raise his hand for help in the lunch room. My preschooler always needed help. But that good seal is what keeps the portions separate!
672084
It's helpful, but I would imagine the baby could eventually figure out how to pull the lid off the box if they really wanted to. You could always tape it shut too.
516593
Yes, very easy open. At first I struggled with closing the lid because I didn't understand that I have to pull the lever with my thumb for opening AND closing! FYI, I have crippled hands from severe rheumatoid arthritis. But I still can do it.
1226166
My 6 year old can, I'll try it out on my 3 year old tomorrow and update. I believe I have seen him open it before though.
1628828
This really isn't bowl like. Depending on the age of the kid, I probably wouldn't consider this a great option, but it is easy to open!