5 Pre-packed Snacks for your Child's Lunch Box
February 19, 2023
We are not even halfway through Term 1 preparing school lunches already feels like an overwhelming daily task for parents, especially those of us with selective eaters! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with ourdietitian’s top five pre packed foods to make packing your child’s lunchbox easier.
“There can be a great deal of nourishment in some pre-packed snacks.” Kate Upton, Dietitian at helpz reassures. “Often selective eaters can be anxious about the contents of their lunchbox. Providing some select pre-packaged snacks can be very helpful to them, as they are predictable and taste the same each time”.
Top tips
- Keep it simple – it’s ok for fussy eaters to have the same type of lunch every day – don’t overcomplicate it
- Temperature control, pack an ice brick to keep dairy snacks and food cool during these summer months
- Plan ahead – buy pre packed snacks for the week, so you can just grab and pack
5 pre-packed snacks for your child’s lunch box
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