<![CDATA[What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school?]]>Hi there, am running out of ideas...


#1 is a picky eater (whole year of full day K2 <last> ate kaya bread with cookie cutter design and strawberry milk) 😉

This year slightly better - she brings food for recess 4 times a week - bring biscuit/sandwich with other fillings/baby croissants etc.

She's almost a vegetarian - long story, mebbe another thread :oops:

#2 that whole bit can't satisfy her hunger...come home at 4pm and ask for MORE FOOD...but I need to pack her lunch in the morning at 8am so food needs to keep well.

Any ideas please? TIA!

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zbear:
Pls provide examples of cold food.

Sounds like an essay question heh 😓

Usually I mix and match the following
- sandwiches Eg tuna, shredded chicken , ham , cheese
- raisins/nuts
- chicken egg/quail's egg
- pasta usually with Parmesan cheese
- fruits apples/strawberries /grapes/blueberries
- crackers/biscuits
- rice ball with furikake
- cheese cubes Eh babybel or cow's herd

So far he's been quite happy with the above . I'm always looking for more ideas though!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484687https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484687Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:13:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:02:28 GMT]]>Pls provide examples of cold food.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484637https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484637Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:02:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:43:25 GMT]]>I usually pack cold food for my son . We use a lunchbag with ice packs inside . He’s in the afternoon session and so far it has worked well. He doesn’t mind cold food (weather is usually so hot anyway!) and I’d prefer not to let him bring hot food in a thermos flask - risk of scalding himself in a crowded canteen.

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zbear:
Is it necessary to pack both recess n lunch?


Why not just one n let him buy the other?
And won't that be a lot for a kid to carry? I would also ask him to buy lunch at the canteen. If you use a thermal bag, some heat will be lost when the first container is removed. And thermal containers are quite heavy and bulky.

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Imami:
I will probably need to pack both recess and lunch for my kid soon. Anyone doing that - packing food for both lunch and recess?


How do you pack? What gadgets do you use?

I am considering using separate containers - one for recess, one for lunch. But maybe same thermal bag or ordinary lunch bag if using insulated containers.
Bacterial multiply the fastest at room or warmer temperature and especially so when packed food have been prepared for hours since dawn. If you prefer to pack for both recess and lunch, yes, better use separate containers otherwise lunch may come into contact with more germs if the child's hand is dirty when handling food at recess or comes in contact with saliva. Best is to buy piping hot noodles that is cooked on the spot from canteen for lunch.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484543https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484543Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:09:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:41:00 GMT]]>Is it necessary to pack both recess n lunch?


Why not just one n let him buy the other?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484471https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484471Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:41:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:41:42 GMT]]>I will probably need to pack both recess and lunch for my kid soon. Anyone doing that - packing food for both lunch and recess?


How do you pack? What gadgets do you use?

I am considering using separate containers - one for recess, one for lunch. But maybe same thermal bag or ordinary lunch bag if using insulated containers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484420https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1484420Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:41:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Sun, 28 Dec 2014 05:45:04 GMT]]>Hi,

Anyone can recommend lunch box which is light and able to keep food fresh such as sushi for 3-4hrs? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1438332https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1438332Sun, 28 Dec 2014 05:45:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:16:53 GMT]]>those tiger lunch box, r they difficult to open? ex? Ive been also sourcing ard, from Tupperware but not that can really keep rice/noodles war, without going bad till lunch time… any suggesstions?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1424625https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1424625Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:16:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Sun, 09 Nov 2014 02:11:22 GMT]]>

micollh:
any idea where to get the burger/sandwich wrapper.. paper type like we get from fast food ? so that after eating can throw no need bring back the lunch box..

Even if you don't have to throw after 1st use, you would still have to throw eventually...

I used sandwich wraps I got from Howard's
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Or sandwich bags I got online.
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These work better for DC cos they walk and eat so food doesn't drop out.

Most importantly, I just need to wash them and drip dry them for next use. A lot more environment friendly and takes up a lot less space in their bags.

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micollh:
any idea where to get the burger/sandwich wrapper.. paper type like we get from fast food ? so that after eating can throw no need bring back the lunch box..

i'd normally use aluminium foil to wrap up burger, sandwiches, etc. instead of putting into lunch box.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1412177https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1412177Sat, 08 Nov 2014 03:38:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:32:25 GMT]]>any idea where to get the burger/sandwich wrapper… paper type like we get from fast food ? so that after eating can throw no need bring back the lunch box…

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icy_mama:
shufang:

Anyone tried cooking pasta in tomato sauce for kid's recess?


i'd think it'd be ok with u cool it down to room temp. before covering up.

I do for their lunch. And sometimes pack for my lunch too. Quite ok. But we dont like soupy foods much, so it works for us.
PS - I add a dash of olive oil while boiling pasta, so the sauce doesnt stick too much and get soggy when the pasta sauce is added.

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shufang:
Anyone tried cooking pasta in tomato sauce for kid's recess?

i'd think it'd be ok with u cool it down to room temp. before covering up.

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icy_mama:
shufang:

Can I pack toasted Ham n cheese sandwich? Will prepare it at 6am for my dd and she will have it for her recess at 1030am. Will it turn bad?


i've packed same for my dc's recess too. so far so good. :xedfingers:

I made it this morning for my dd..

Anyone tried cooking pasta in tomato sauce for kid's recess?

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shufang:
Can I pack toasted Ham n cheese sandwich? Will prepare it at 6am for my dd and she will have it for her recess at 1030am. Will it turn bad?

i've packed same for my dc's recess too. so far so good. :xedfingers:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1410067https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1410067Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:54:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:16:41 GMT]]>Can I pack toasted Ham n cheese sandwich? Will prepare it at 6am for my dd and she will have it for her recess at 1030am. Will it turn bad?

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kiasuchabo:
hi, i am looking for a kids lunch box that can keep warm or at least 4hrs. my preschool kid need to bring to school for lunch. i will prepare rice +meat+ veg around 8am and she brg to school eat around 12.30pm. i cannot find a suitable lunxh box.. can anyone recommend. thks in advance!


I like the Tiger lunch boxes which can be bought in Isetan.

http://usa.tiger-corporation.com/06lunc ... index.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400997Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:02:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:45:09 GMT]]>Shopping at NTUC and saw Kraft Mac & Cheese. One blue box…but not sure if the serving is enough for 2 kids? Looks pretty straightforward to prepare

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400988Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:09:48 GMT]]>hi, i am looking for a kids lunch box that can keep warm or at least 4hrs. my preschool kid need to bring to school for lunch. i will prepare rice +meat+ veg around 8am and she brg to school eat around 12.30pm. i cannot find a suitable lunxh box… can anyone recommend. thks in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400796https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1400796Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:09:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:01:28 GMT]]>I understand your view point, and agree that the process of buying the food themselves is a good and fun thing.


I plan to allow my kids to have like 2 days a week of purchasing their own lunch in school. But for the rest I will most likely pack lunch for them.

There are lots of recipes that can be made the night before, and warmed up in the morning before packing them in compact thermal bento box. Base on my own experience (I usually pack my own lunch to work), the food won’t be cold by lunch time. In fact some items such as tofu salad & onigiri are best served at room temp. anyway.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1347747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1347747Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:01:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:18:26 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
There have been previous discussions about packing food for kids. Maybe you can search for them? My main issue (besides laziness) is the problem of keeping things cold or heating things up in school. Anyway, I felt it was good practice for my kids to learn to manage money and food outside. Most schol canteens provide some healthier choices, and it's also an opportunity to educate our kids about making wise food choices.

Ditto! Good way for them to learn how to buy what is needed to give them sufficient energy for the rest of the day and save the rest of the money. Plus they may enjoy the experience of queuing up with friends to buy food. That was the reason why DC asked to stop packing food for their recess.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1346810https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1346810Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:18:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:55:32 GMT]]>There have been previous discussions about packing food for kids. Maybe you can search for them? My main issue (besides laziness) is the problem of keeping things cold or heating things up in school. Anyway, I felt it was good practice for my kids to learn to manage money and food outside. Most schol canteens provide some healthier choices, and it’s also an opportunity to educate our kids about making wise food choices.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1346774https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1346774Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:55:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school? on Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:50:56 GMT]]>

lighthand:
Was just wondering how many mummy and/or daddy, pack lunch for the kid/s instead of just giving money and asking them to buy from the canteen?


Reason for asking is when I go to some schools early this year for pre-registration visits, I noticed that the a large portion of the food sold seems very oily (no idea about salt content though).
You must be very health-conscious 😄

For schools, there are some guidelines for the food vendors to follow, so take heart that it is at least not extremely bad… For eg. i understand that one vendor can sell fried chicken wings only once a week.

But if your standard is high, then I think no choice - have to pack meals...

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