Are you a mum of a child who is about to start school? In addition to school supplies and notebooks, there should also be a meal in the backpack. Choosing the right breakfast bag for your child is important to ensure healthy and tasty meals at school.
How do you choose the right container for your child? Before you go in search of the perfect breakfast container, ask yourself some important questions...:
1. Size and sizing. How much time will your child spend away from home? This is a key question to help you choose the right size breakfast box. It all depends on how much time your child will spend away from home. Will he/she only be at school, or maybe he/she will also be attending day care. Make sure the breakfast box you choose has the right capacity for the meals you want to pack in it. It should be large enough to hold sandwiches, fruit and snacks. The older your child gets, the more likely they will need a larger breakfast box.
2. Thermal insulation: Some children eat their lunches at school, some due to health conditions and individual diets will take their meal to school. Particularly in cold weather, it is important for your child to be able to eat a warm meal. If you plan to pack food that should be kept at the right temperature, choose a breakfast bag with good thermal insulation. This will keep the food fresh and warm for a longer period of time.
3. Matterł: Choose a durable and easy-to-clean material that is food-safe. Breakfast trays can be made of plastic, stainless steel, silicone or fabric. Make sure the material is free of chemicals such as BPA.
4. Closure: When choosing a breakfast box, check how easy it is to open and close. Remember that it is the child who has to manage opening it, not the parent. Choose a breakfast box with a sturdy and secure closure that will hold food without leaking. This is especially important if you plan to pack liquid foods.
5. Breakdownł ext.ęthree: If you're going to pack a variety of ingredients, look out for breakfast boxes with internal dividers or containers to help keep things neat and separate the different types of food. This will be an added aspect so that products don't mix/soil each other (a neophobic mum will definitely take note).
6. Design and favourite theme: Choosing a breakfast tray in a favourite colour or with a motif known from a favourite cartoon can make your child more eager to enjoy their meals.
7. Łatwomendacity cleaning: Remember that the breakfast box will be used regularly, so choose a model that can be easily cleaned. Many breakfast trays are dishwasher safe.
8. Practical accessories: Some breakfast boxes include additional accessories such as small sauce containers or spoons. This can be useful if your child likes a variety of additions to their meals.
9. Healthy and variedżnicated posiłki: Don't forget that when choosing a breakfast bag, what you pack in it is also key. Try to pack healthy and varied meals that will provide your child with energy and nutrients for a long day at school.
Remember that the choice of breakfast food should be tailored to your child's individual preferences and needs. It is important to make school meals attractive and tasty to encourage your child to eat healthily.
If you have any doubts about the right diet for your child - please see our nutritionist Katarzyna Ring-Andrzejczuk, who will be happy to answer your questions.
KASIA RING-ANDRZEJCZUK
Nutritionist
