When putting together a lunch box for day care or school try to offer variety – think of the four main foods groups and aim to include something from each one if you can. For young children keep foods simple and easy for your child to manage. For older children try more adventurous foods particularly in sandwich or roll fillings.
Lunchbox ideas for child care
Depending on the age of your toddler, some of these suggestions may not be appropriate until a little older.
Fruit & veg
Mandarins (peeled)
Raisins
Grapes – cut in half
Banana
Apple slices (add a little lemon to prevent browning)
Kiwi fruit (peeled and cut in pieces)
Carrot sticks
Cherry tomatoes – cut in half
Meats
Mini meat balls
Luncheon sausage
Breads & cereals
Sandwiches (fill with cheese, ham, avocado, lettuce, marmite, egg, tuna, grated carrot)
Mini muffins
Crackers
Dairy products
Cheese slices or sticks
Snacks
Wine biscuits
Rice crackers
Fruit loaf
Lunchbox ideas for school
All of the above foods are great for school kids also or some further suggestions are below. Try to keep dairy or meat items cool by placing a frozen drink bottle in with the food, or buy a small chiller bag for your child to take their lunch in. Remember to pack a spoon or fork if they need it.
Fruit & veg
Carrot or celery sticks with hummus
Roasted vegetable salad
Pasta salad with lots of vegetables
Fruit pottles
Apples
Oranges
Pineapple or melon chunks
Meats
Chicken drumstick
Tuna in a sandwich or salad
Ham or roast lamb in bread roll
Breads & cereals
Pita bread filled with hummus, grated carrot & cheese, lettuce, tuna
Enchilada breads spread with avocado, salad & ham – roll up and slice
Rice or pasta salads
Dairy products
Yoghurts
Milk drinks
Snacks
Fruit & nut mix or one small biscuit
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