Snack spinner by Göbe put to the test
31.5.2024
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Overpriced gadget or ingenious lunch box? Göbe’s snack spinner has small compartments that rotate at the touch of a button. I just couldn’t resist it.
A lunchbox with a twist: I saw this thing being presented by an influencer on Instagram and immediately wanted it for my five-year-old son. It’s a rather large lunchbox with a handle and two units. There’s an airtight compartment on the left and a rotating snack section on the right. The snack wheel has four small compartments. All your child needs to do is press the button in the middle for the spinner to rotate to the next compartment.
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There was only one minor problem. This gadget costs around 45 euros or 48 francs. But hey, my kid has aunties who are always on the lookout for gift ideas. So the lunchbox became a birthday present.
The box includes letter stickers and some motif stickers your child can use to personalise it. What’s cool is that with the exception of one sticker that was stuck along the edge, they’ve all survived several dishwasher cycles without peeling off.
Not really suitable for children
Two things bothered us adults the first few days after receiving the snack box. To close the spinner’s lid, you need to press down the middle of it, not the edges. This isn’t exactly self-explanatory, which caused a little incident. We set off to kindergarten thinking the box was sealed. But, unfortunately, all the berries came tumbling out as our wee one was carrying it. Meanwhile, he’s figured it out. As have his friends. I’ve watched kids run up to him right after drop-off and ask if they could press the «cool button».
The second issue is the size of the lunchbox. It’s a massive 28 × 6 × 17 centimetres and just about squeezes into my son’s rucksack. But he also owns smaller bags, where it wouldn’t fit.
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Strangely, the spinner’s compartments are really small. They don’t fit more than a few berries or small pieces of fruit.
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The kid’s happy
Our little man’s so chuffed with his lunchbox, he no longer wants to use any of his other 200 lunchboxes. If the dishwasher wasn’t run overnight, I grudgingly wash Göbe’s lunchbox by hand in the morning, so he won’t be disappointed.
Despite my improper use, the box is intact
I should perhaps mention that Göbe recommends dishwashing the snack spinner only, and washing the outer bowl of the lunchbox by hand. I only found this out in the course of my research for this article. At that stage I’d already put the outer part in the dishwasher several times. However, it hasn’t affected the quality of the box, and the left-hand part can still be sealed airtight. I got in touch with the manufacturer to double-check about dishwashing and they told me the outer part of the box is dishwasher-proof, provided it’s not washed any hotter than 40 degrees. Otherwise, damage could not be ruled out.
We wash the box almost daily at 50 degrees. So far, it hasn’t suffered any damage and doesn’t seem to mind my rough treatment. So overall, I’m happy with it. The quality’s good and the spinner is still fun for my kid, even after several weeks. It also forces me to cut at least five different pieces of fruit or vegetables every morning, so the contents of the lunchbox are inevitably always eclectic. After kindergarten, the lunchbox is almost always empty. Is it because of the button or the tasty food? I don’t know. The main thing is that our child’s eating healthy snacks.
By the way, the spinning part is also available separately:
In a nutshell
This lunchbox is a want-have, not a must-have
Göbe’s lunchbox is essentially an expensive gimmick. But my kid loves it and the quality’s really good.
Pro
- Spinning the box is fun and encourages children to eat healthy snacks
- Consistent quality after multiple dishwashing cycles, the stickers are still firmly in place
Contra
- The box is huge and heavy, but you can’t fit much into the tiny bento compartments
- closing the box isn’t self-explanatory
- far more expensive lunchbox than others
Header image: Anne Fischer
A true local journalist with a secret soft spot for German pop music. Mum of two boys, a dog and about 400 toy cars in all shapes and colours. I always enjoy travelling, reading and go to concerts, too.
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