Nutritional Guidance for Packed Lunches

At nursery, it is part of our responsibility to help children learn how to eat healthily. We understand that whilst some children already have healthy lunch boxes, for some families, this will require some changes to their child's packed lunch.

Packed lunches do not need to be huge, but must contain enough to ensure your child is satisfied and full. Think of it as your child's stomach is around the same size as their clenched fist.

Please could we ensure that your child's packed lunch contains:

Fruits check for pips and cut as per below.

• Vegetables

• Dairy – e.g. cheeses, yoghurts

• Meat and fish- boneless

• Pasta – chopped spaghetti

• Breadsticks

• Bread/ wraps

• Crackers

• Bagels

Foods to be cut up are:

• Fruits – any pips please remove, grapes, strawberries, etc, anything round that is chokeable.

• Vegetables

• Cheese to be cut into batons or strips

• Sausages

Please ensure your child's packed lunch does not contain:

• Crisps

• Chocolate

• Sweets – confectionery

• Fizzy drinks

• Nuts – or nut-containing products

• Pesto

• Popcorn

Please note that any item will be returned home. Please do talk to the team if you are having difficulties or if you require any help from us.

For further guidance, please see the following link - Lunchbox ideas and recipes – Healthier Families - NHS