I swear, I’m not a “bento box mom.”
I don’t do all the cute kawaii-esque characters with food.
I don’t have special accessories to accent my kids’ lunch.
But I’ve got a box.
Make that TWO boxes!
I’ve been using bento boxes since my first-born was in preschool. (That would be over 6 years ago!! Dang I’m old.) When I had two girls in school, I’ve given up on the bento boxes and lunches were not-so-spectacular. The kids would get a sandwich, snack and water. It’s all they need, right? Or so I thought.
My first-born has hit the decade mark (and always hungry) and the kindergartener is a little bitty thing. I realized that both girls were not getting enough fruits and vegetables (bad mom, I know). So I decided that I needed to go back to bento lunches.
I’ve been looking for new bento boxes for a while — especially for my oldest child since most sizes tend to be either too big or too small. A really great deal for a Bentgo Kids Lunch Box
Filling each portion of the Bentgo was fun. It was the perfect size for little bites while keeping the food separated (since kids sometimes don’t like food touching each other). I found myself picking fruits and thawing frozen vegetables just to fill the container. I was a bit hesitant to open the box after school since I thought it was a lot of food. But guess what — when my daughter came home, the box was empty! Now I have to tell you, my 6-year-old usually has a hard time finishing a half sandwich.
I was impressed with the quality of the Bentgo Kids lunch box that I purchased a Bentgo All-in-One Stackable Lunch Box
The kids were so excited about their new lunch boxes that they started to think ahead to what they were going to have in their lunch the next day.
A friend asked what kind of lunch bag I use and it is a valid question since some of the compartmentalized lunch boxes don’t fit in a standard lunch bag. I use this for the kids box and a neoprene bag (about the same size) for the regular Bentgo:
It fits perfectly, however, the rubberized edges of the kids box makes it hard to put in and pull out. I also had to get a smaller water container for the bag (the old one I had was too big anyway).
Using bento boxes won’t necessarily put you in the category of being a “bento box mom.” It’s just a great way to add more nutrition to your kids’ lunches!
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