Choose your snack box

For a child, the importance of the snack is paramount. Indeed, throughout the day, with learning and physical expenses, he will spend a lot of energy. As this energy expenditure grows, this energy expenditure will be even more pronounced and he may feel a decrease in diet between lunch and evening meals. To give it a little joy and spirit, the snack is welcome! It is also a relaxing moment during which he can take the opportunity to socialize with his classmates! As you have understood, the importance of the snack is not something to be overlooked.

In this context, placing a snack box in your child's binder is a practical solution to prevent cookies, fruit and water bottles from crashing and causing damage to school supplies. Today, there are all kinds of models on the market from the simplest to the most sophisticated, ranging from the single to the triple compartment, from the basic box to the insulated container, from the custom to the most sober ... In short, you'll be spoilt for choice. How do you decide in the face of such a plethora of offers? What are the criteria to consider? Decryption in the article.

Why choose a snack box for your child?

In recent years, the snack box has become almost an indispensable in our children's schoolbags. However, it seems that before, we could do without it easily by simply slipping a few cookies and fruit in the backpack without placing them in a box. One can then wonder about the usefulness of the snack box today: is it a fashion movement or is it really useful?

The snack box, an important element for good hygiene

This is all the more true today, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, hygiene is at the heart of all concerns. The snack box allows food to be stored hygienically without contact with the school bag or the rest of the school business that can be handled by a large number of people. When your child eats a snack, after washing his hands, he can enjoy his snack without the risk of contamination of his food.

Choose a box to compartmentalize school affairs and taste it

Apart from the hygienic aspect of the snack box, being able to properly compartmentalize the snack of school belongings also helps to preserve both food and supplies. Indeed, without it, we often observe biscuits crushed at the bottom of the bag, notebooks soiled by a drink that has leaked or a fabric stained by damaged fruit.

Choosing a snack box gives parents more freedom to make homemade snacks

More often than not, in the absence of a snack box, parents have little alternative to providing their child with packaged industrial foods. Also, the snack box allows them to diversify and sanitize their child's snack by giving them the opportunity to cook what they want themselves. Homemade cakes, cereal bar, madeleines, compote, pieces of fruit ... Your toddler's snack won't be the same and you'll really know what he's eating!

What are the criteria to take into account when choosing your child's snack box?

As mundane as it may seem, the choice of the snack box is important and deserves your full attention. Focus on the main criteria to be considered in order to make the right selection.

Choose the snack box based on its manufacturing material

This is most certainly one of the first criteria to look at when choosing your child's snack box. Its manufacturing material is indeed important for several reasons. Not only will a quality material guarantee a good durability, but it also has a health role that is not always thought of. It should be noted that for many years, the vast majority of plastic containers contained bisphenol A or BPA. This chemical, which is widespread, has been found to be responsible for many endocrine disturbances. It should be noted that in France, since 2015, BPA has been subject to restrictions on the use of all food containers. However, to ensure that this substance is not present in your child's snack box, check its origin and be careful of the word "BPA-free".

Apart from plastic, you can also find very strong stainless steel or glass snack boxes. However, it is not necessarily recommended for young children because there is a risk of breakage and injury.

Choose the snack box based on its capacity

Depending on your child's appetite and what you want to put as a snack on him, the capacity of the box must also be taken into account. It's best to choose one big enough for you to put a variety of foods in it, but not too big, so that it can fit safely into your binder.

Choose the snack box based on its practicality of use

To make it easier for your child to use, there are different systems on the snack boxes, including a more instinctive opening and closing, a more convenient grip thanks to the presence of a handle or a specific place or tidying up the cutlery. In addition, the presence of several compartments can be very convenient for use since it will allow to differentiate the food without harm and to be able to combine different flavors and textures such as sweet and salty, liquid and solid (compote / yogurt, biscuits).

Choose the snack box according to its degree of waterproofing

Another important criterion to take into account is the degree of waterproofing of the snack box. Indeed, no one is safe from a brick of cracking fruit juice or a fruit a little too juicy. In order to avoid inconvenience, a waterproof container is very practical so as not to risk damaging the school bag and school affairs. In addition, some can accommodate a small bottle and may therefore contain a possible water leak.

Choose the snack box based on your style

Last criterion not to be forgotten: the design of the snack box! Depending on your child's age and tastes, you can choose a custom container featuring their favorite heroes, your favourite brand or your favourite animal. Don't hesitate to opt for a brightly coloured box such as pink, blue, but also green or purple.