" For catering in kindergarten "
Nobody leaves the house on an empty stomach. But the appetite is usually not really big in the early hours of the morning. It is therefore all the more important that your child can look forward to a communal breakfast at kindergarten. So make sure there is variety in the lunch box and drinking bottle!
It doesn't matter whether it's the first few days at kindergarten or whether your little sunshine has been going there for a while. There should always be variety and little surprises. One look in the lunch box and your little one's appetite will be whetted. Most facilities offer a communal breakfast where each child brings their own lunch box, which is of course filled with delicious food by the parents. Apart from breakfast in the morning, children also get hungry during the course of the day. Small snacks are therefore a must.
Why is a varied diet so important?
It is important that breakfast is as varied as possible and, above all, healthy. The same bread with the same toppings every day - even an adult will lose their appetite. Introducing your children to a healthy diet from the outset and setting an example of this as a matter of course lays a very good foundation for healthy development.
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Children don't just play in kindergarten. They learn something new almost every day. Important foundations for their future school career are laid in a playful way. The mixture of lots of exercise and learning not only makes them hungry, but the body also needs an incredible amount of energy for such achievements. This in turn should preferably be obtained from healthy foods. Fiber, vitamins and minerals play an important role here. All nutrients have a lasting effect on the metabolism. The more effectively the body can work, the more agile and eager to learn the little ones will be.
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In addition to eating, it is of course important not to lose sight of drinking. This is just as important. Water, thin fruit spritzers or teas are ideal. Preferably unsweetened. Sugar may taste delicious, but it is harmful in large quantities. Even small amounts pose a risk. If children drink unsweetened drinks right from the start, they grow up with them and get used to them.
Do you have to give up sugar completely?
No, this is not really feasible, as many foods contain hidden sugar. It is therefore only important that the intake of sweets and sweetened drinks is kept within limits. Of course, your child can still snack. It's all a question of getting used to it. Many types of fruit taste deliciously sweet and are a good alternative to sweets. In addition, it usually makes more sense not to ban sweets altogether. Because it is well known that forbidden things are particularly appealing. Even the youngest children feel this way. Like many things, this question is also a matter of healthy moderation.
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As part of a conscious and healthy diet, sweets need neither be banned nor demonized. However, they should never take center stage. A breakfast consisting only of white bread and a sweet spread and pre-packed ready-made snacks is neither good for children nor good for their health. So here are a few great tips and suggestions on how to fill a lunch box and drinking bottle with delicious food and even make children's eyes light up.
Variety in the box: of sandwiches, snacks and vitamins
Admittedly, it is a bit of a challenge to put something varied in the lunch box and water bottle every day. Especially because time is usually a bit tight in the morning anyway. To avoid stress and hecticness, it is advisable to prepare a few things the evening before. Colorful fruit skewers are very popular with the little ones. They not only look delicious. They are also incredibly healthy. Grapes, melon and bananas are particularly suitable. There are hardly any limits to the imagination here. Prepare several small skewers rather than one or two large ones. This way, your child will have the pleasure of enjoying a tasty snack more often throughout the day.
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While most people only use cookie cutters during the Advent season, you can use them to conjure up great sandwiches. Of course, slightly larger cookie cutters are recommended here so that you don't end up with bread that is too small. Feel free to use wholemeal bread. Cut out the loaves accordingly and fill them with whatever your child likes. Sausage and cheese are particularly popular. Of course, you know your little one best and know what goes down well.
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In addition to delicious fruit skewers and bread in a special shape, small vegetable carvings are another idea to add variety to the lunch box. Carrots, peppers and cucumbers are suitable. You can also be a little more imaginative here by creating a fun pattern.
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Last but not least, don't forget to drink. You can fill the drinking bottle with water, tea or fruit spritzers. Depending on what your child likes best. As already mentioned, it is not advisable to give up sweets completely. A small sweet snack tops off the contents of the lunch box.
Highlights at certain times of the year
Throughout the year, there are always a few nice festivities and customs that are associated with certain treats. The Advent season in particular is bursting with tasty treats.
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These should always find their way into the lunch box. Cookies and gingerbread at this time of year are simply a must. Or in the fall. When the harvests are in and fruit such as apples are available in abundance, the box can be filled with something autumnal.
Lunch box and drinking bottle for kindergarten, school and outings
Your child can only take a tasty and nutritious meal to kindergarten if they have a suitable lunch box. This is not only needed for kindergarten, but also later at school and on excursions. This practical box is a little more than just a utensil. It is needed every day and becomes a constant companion. For this simple reason, the children's lunch box should of course also look good. On the one hand, this can be achieved with an individual design and personalization of the lunch box. Nothing makes little heroes more proud than the fact that something has been personalized with their name.
As a gift idea, the children's lunch box and drinking bottle with name are a little insider tip. Especially before the first day of kindergarten, a personalized tin like this is a truly magical gift. The drinking bottle in particular, with its funny motifs or printed name, ensures that drinking is not forgotten. The drinking bottle and lunch box must also be made of a material that is not only able to withstand the daily challenges, but is also easy and simple to clean. You should pay equal attention to this when buying.
