![]() ![]() While sending chocolate or snack crackers may be fun to include on occasion, consider where you get the most bang for your buck most days of the week. Limit foods that lack nutrition: Kids rarely have enough time to eat their lunches at school as is, so limit the number of items you send that lack nutrition. Such potential choking hazards may include: hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, whole cherry tomatoes, hard or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, chunks of raw vegetables, and chunks of raw apple. ![]() Since a teacher cannot physically watch each bite every child in their class takes, use your best judgement and adapt what options you pack in your child’s lunchbox accordingly for your child's age and feeding stage. Modify choking hazards: Depending on the age of your child, there are some foods that need to be modified or avoided due to choking risk (under the age of 4). ![]() Spread thinly on a sandwich, crackers, or add to celery.įor more on peanut-free playdate (or lunch packing!) ideas, visit here. If you need to send completely nut-free options, you can utilize a growing list of alternatives like Sunbutter or Granola Butter. If allowed, you can offer other nut butters like almond, cashew, or combinations like Nutzo. As needed, avoid all peanuts or nut containing products. While there are many foods that may fuel your child better than another, there are a few foods that I stand firming behind needing to avoid altogether or limit in kid’s lunches at school.Īvoid (pea)nuts: Check with your child’s preschool on their nut policy. ![]()
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