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What to look for in a lunchbox:
- Go Green – Save the environment and your pocket by not wrapping food in plastic wrap
- BPA-Free – The lunchbox is to be safe
- Stay Fresh – A box that will seal and keep an unwrapped sandwich fresh
- Easy to Clean – I prefer one lid for the lunchbox, easy to clean and store when drying
- Sections – Separate spaces to place different foods
- Size – It’s not too big to fit into the kid’s school bag, or take up most of the space
- Perfect Portions – Sections that are big enough for the amount of food the kids will eat
- Dishwasher safe – For those days I don’t have time to hand wash
- Easy to store – not too bulky to store when not in use
- Machine Washable – lunch bags can easily be washed in the washing machine
Food suggestions for lunchboxes
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Milk, yoghurt and custard
- Dips, cheese and biscuits
- Different breads add interest
- Vary the fillings
- Muffins and cakes
- Muesli and ‘breakfast’ bars
Resources:
- An article on what kinds of lunch boxes you should buy
- Lunch box tips
- Podcast Episode 56. Food Babies Love and how you a parent determines their child’s relationship with food with Emily Dupuche
- Podcast Episode 58. Why you should stay basic for a healthy family according to this food entrepreneur, starring Mia Moran
- Podcast Episode 38. The various ways you can fix your relationship with food featuring Dr. Naras Lapsys
- Claire Taylor The Beauty Spot Website
