School starts soon, and it's time to think about what you will feed the student and choose a lunch box
More and more moms are worried not only about the quality of the food their children eat, but also about what they eat these foods from. Are you confident in the safety and reliability of the container in which you put your child's snack at school? What should you pay attention to when picking up lunch boxes?
What material is it made of?
Most likely, for a child you will buy plastic a lunch box with a cool shape and a fashionable pattern. But you understand that this is not the main thing in him. This item needs to be safe because it comes into contact with food. Check which plastic is being used? Can it be heated in the microwave and dishwasher safe?
What is the purpose of the lunch box?
If your child is at school for 5-6 hours, then a plastic container for cold snacks is suitable for him. And if he stays for an extended course or goes after school for circles or workouts, then he already needs a heated lunch box or a thermosaving one. If it heats up from the network, then make sure that someone can help the child with this.
How tight is the lunch box?
It is important that the lid is tight, rubberized or even vacuum-sealed. Otherwise, you can spoil the backpack and its contents, if not by the fallen out products, then by the smell from them.
Design matters too
If the child likes the lunch box, he will be happy to use it / istockphoto.com
The child should like lunch box, otherwise he will not want to take it out of the portfolio, so as not to embarrass himself in front of his classmates, which means he may remain hungry, or buy harmful snacks at school. Remember how you felt when your mother gave you an apple or a sandwich in a bag?
How many sections or tiers are there?
Choose lunch boxes with separate compartments / istockphoto.com
It is better if there are several branches in the lunch box. So you can give your child a variety of food, it will not mix inside, and he will calmly choose what to eat from it.
Don't forget about convenience
The lunch box of your choice should be easy to open and close. For this, it is better if there are additional latches on the lid, this often indicates tightness. In addition, this box should harmoniously fit into the backpack, not bulge out and not make it too heavy.
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