Say bye to the same old sandwiches and hello to lunchtime creativity – where sandwiches become works of art and every bite is an adventure. We’re searching all around for those whimsical sandwich cutters and accessories that transform ordinary lunches into playful masterpieces for your little ones. No more mundane beige shapes here, let’s all enjoy a lunchtime experience that’s as fun as it is delicious.
Whether you’re a parent looking to add a dash of joy to lunchboxes or a caregiver seeking a playful way to introduce new shapes, colours and textures, this is your guide to the world of sandwich accessories that make lunchtime a celebration.
What type is best for you?
Whether you prefer playful shapes or a mess-free seal, here are the sandwich tools that are available and trending.
Sandwich Cutter: These come in an assortment of charming shapes, from dinosaurs and aeroplanes to hearts and stars, cutters can easily transform any ordinary sandwich.
Sandwich Sealer: Sealers are designed to keep ingredients securely inside a sandwich, preventing spills and maintaining the freshness of the meal. These tools create a sealed edge around the sandwich, ensuring that it stays intact until lunchtime.
Sandwich Stamps: Using a stamp and some edible markers you can add unique flair by imprinting playful designs or characters onto the bread. These stamps are easy to use and can instantly elevate the visual appeal of sandwiches.
Tips for buy sandwich cutters
- Does the set offer a variety of cutter shapes for versatility?
- Will my child be able to use them safely?
- Are they plastic or metal?
- Can the sandwich cutters be used for food other than sandwiches, like cookies or fruits?
- Are the edges of the cutters rounded to ensure safety during use?
- Will it use up most or all of a piece of bread?
- Can they go into the dishwasher?
Don’t be fooled by thinking these are only for your little ones, even the teens and tweens get a kick out of funky shapes, and that’s why bento boxes are trending!
OUR PICK OF THE CROP
7 Sandwich Cutters Mums Recommend
As baby product experts with 16 years of experience and a community of over 100,000 Australian mums, we’re committed to helping you find the perfect sandwich cutter to express your creativity.
Below, you’ll find 7 of the best sandwich cutters recommended by the mums from our Grapeviner community, listed in no particular order.
Lunch Punch
Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutters ($14.95)
Make your child’s lunchtime a delightful adventure with these ultra-fun sandwich cutters from Lunch Punch. Featuring dinosaurs, puzzle pieces, unicorns and more, each pack includes two themed cutters and they’re made from PVC and BPA-free materials, prioritising safety for your little one.
One customer left the review, “We LOVE our dino shapes for our sandwiches! The feet are an extra big hit, it’s made lunchtime so much more fun for my daughter!”
Quantity: 2 per pack
Material: USFDA-approved food-grade virgin ABS plastic
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Sunny Days
Sunny Days Cutter & Stamper Set ($10)
Beyond sandwiches, the Sunny Days stamps give your little one the cutest lunch ever imprinting their designs into bread, rice, cookies, fruit and more. Use edible markers to outline and colour in the designs for an extra touch of fun.
Quantity: 3 per pack
Material: BPA-free plastic
Dishwasher Safe: Hand wash only
Fun Bites
Fun Bites Triangle Sandwich Cutters ($15.95)
Not stopping at just sandwiches, you can cut just about anything with a FunBites shape cutter. The matching top made popping the shapes out super easy, while keeping our hands clean! And when the sambo’s were made they made fun play dough cutters too!
“My 5yo gets distracted playing so these bite-sized pieces of sandwich are great to help get him fed when he’s having fun. I also can’t wait to use it for my newborn when she’s old enough.” Said one online reviewer.
Quantity: 1 per pack (two parts, blade and popper)
Material: BPA-free plastic
Dishwasher Safe: Yes (top shelf only)
Unandhome
Uandhome Sandwich Cutters ($11.55)
Featuring the one and only Mickey Mouse and more, these stainless steel sandwich cutters are a great addition to the kitchen collection. With plastic edge protection for safer use, your little ones will be wanting in on all the fun.
“We have tried these to encourage my daughter to eat and she loves them. The fun shapes have helped. She loves the dinosaur the most” said one customer.
Quantity: 12 per pack
Material: Stainless steel & food-grade plastic
Dishwasher Safe: Yes (top shelf only)
COOKI CO CUTS
COOKI CO CUTS Cutters & Stamps ($19.95)
Elevate your lunchtime creativity with these adorable stamps and cutters, crafted through 3D printing to achieve their charming embossed designs. With a diverse range of styles, we found plenty of ways to enhance our culinary creations.
One customer left the review “This is an awesome quality cookies stamp and cutter set. I use mine for sandwiches for my daughter’s lunch box. It gives great detail on the bread when pressed enough. I’m really happy with my purchase!”
Quantity: 1 per pack
Material: PLA+
Dishwasher Safe: Hand wash only
Sealers
Shaped Sandwich Sealers ($12)
Make your very own crustables with these fun-shaped sealers. Perfect for those messy sticky fillings, they seal the edges of the sandwich so there’s less mess and more fun!
Quantity: 1 per pack
Material: Polypropelene
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
AZURAOKEY
AZURAOKEY Dinosaur Sandwich Cutter ($8.99)
A fantastic compromise between getting the most out of your sandwich and still having loads of fun. Stamp once and you get two dinosaurs! Perfectly safe for little hands, you’ll wonder where this handy tool has been all your life.
Quantity: 1 per pack
Material: PLA+
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Know a sandwich cutter we could add to our list? Contact us and let us know, we’ve been curating Australia’s best baby products into helpful lists for over 15 years and we’re always happy to support new brands and businesses.
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Ask other mums
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