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Jam sandwiches?

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The2Ateam · 27/05/2016 17:09

Are jam sandwiches an acceptable lunch for a childminder to feed by son? I think not, so will raise it with her, but wasn't sure if I was over reacting!

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jannier · 28/05/2016 20:29

If your not sure about what she feeds and why the best way forward is a chat, I Have parents with particular wishes but as I'm not a mind reader I'm glad they talk to me.
I don't do jam sandwiches personally as a meal but would if caught out a guess. As others have said maybe she's not sure what to give.

Our school does Jam sandwiches as one of the choices once a week. But they have fruit as pudding instead of something sweet.

wobblywonderwoman · 27/05/2016 22:17

it's a very cheap way of feeding a toddler. Lazy too. I wouldn't be impressed really

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The2Ateam · 27/05/2016 22:11

Love banana sandwiches! On brown bread... Mmmm

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VulcanWoman · 27/05/2016 22:09

Makes me laugh that Nutella commercial, ooow it's full of milk and cocoa goodness, er, no, oil and sugar.

LittleNelle · 27/05/2016 22:05

There's no good in a jam/nutella sandwich - kids certainly don't need that amount of sugar!

I do let mine have toast and jam sometimes, but lunch should be a bit more nutritious. I wouldn't mind an occasional jam sandwich but once a week seems a bit much.

Asprilla11 · 27/05/2016 22:03

Police Cars??

Ahh, actual Jam sandwiches! Grin

Don't see the problem in them once a week, what about a nice banana sandwich? Mmmmmmmm

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The2Ateam · 27/05/2016 21:59

Loublue - I was proving his lunches but they asked me not to as they felt he would settle better if he was eating same as the others. I actually agree. I have no problem with their menu, just noticed that he had ham sandwiches for lunch today.

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Maryann1975 · 27/05/2016 20:52

Blublutoo, I'm not convinced children need the sugar from a jam sandwich, I think it would be far better for them to get their sugar from fresh fruit rather than jam. My problem with a jam sandwich is you are taking the protein out of the meal. Children need protein far more than they need extra sugar.
(I'm not trying to make out sugar is the devil, but children consume so much of it, I can't see they need to be given extra for their main course).

Maryann1975 · 27/05/2016 20:48

I'm a childminder and I wouldn't be giving a child I was being paid to look after a jam sandwich for lunch. I might give my own children a jam sandwich at the weekend, but I pride myself on giving good quality, nutrious food to my mindees and a jam sandwich is neither of these things. It is no harder to put a slice of ham or some cheese in a sandwich.

blublutoo · 27/05/2016 20:47

insancerre early year professionals do have to demonstrate that they are promoting healthy eating, yes. But a healthy diet includes sugar too. It's called a balanced diet, which growing children need. I don't think a jam sandwich is really all that bad BUT I probably wouldn't give it as often as once a week (as a childcare professional!) but probably would give more as a parent.

LouBlue1507 · 27/05/2016 20:47

If you don't like her lunches why don't you provide a lunchbox?

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/05/2016 20:41

I don't see the problem once a week with some fruit cucumber etc

Would ofsted really get on their high horse on that?

Yes I agree children need a healthy diet - but surely what would mean crisps chocolate cake chips etc wouldn't be allowed either

I would ask cm for a meal planner for the week

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The2Ateam · 27/05/2016 19:28

In true MN style there are really helpful comments, and some massively dramatic ones! Lol! We've talked about his allergies a lot and I've provided a book listing everything's can and can't eat. I'm not overly fussy and kids eat convince foods dometimes (I'm a working mum) but I wouldn't call something that high in sugar lunch. I'm fairly new to childminders so wasn't sure if it was the norm. Otherwise she's fab

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insancerre · 27/05/2016 18:09

Fishcake, nothing, if that's what you want to give your child.
But early years professionals have to demonstrate that they are promoting healthy eating in their setting and provide nutritional meals

Fishcake72 · 27/05/2016 17:58

What's wrong with the odd jam sandwich for gods sake?!

HSMMaCM · 27/05/2016 17:53

Maybe give her some ideas. Perhaps she's nervous about catering around his allergies? Maybe another reason? Talk to her about helping provide him with a balanced diet, rather than going in all guns blazing

insancerre · 27/05/2016 17:50

So what are the other children having when he is having a jam sandwich?

Flisspaps · 27/05/2016 17:47

My amazing childminder fed my kids jam sandwiches. Occasionally they had Nutella sandwiches. She even did them chips sometimes.

She was bloody brilliant, the only person ever who got my DS to eat vegetables.

A jam sandwich once or twice a week really wouldn't be a problem for me.

CheeseAndSprinkleys · 27/05/2016 17:44

It could be that she does ham on mo day, egg on tuesday, tuna on Wednesday....jam on Friday and your dc just happens to land on one of the jam days.

Donatellalymanmoss · 27/05/2016 17:44

Are you sure the childminder is comfortable feeding around his allergies? Maybe she is a bit daunted by it and erring on the side of caution?

irregularegular · 27/05/2016 17:41

I see a jam sandwich as a fine pudding/snack, but not a main part of lunch. Even if with fruit etc there's no protein there and it's just encouraging over reliance on sugary food.

CrazyDuchess · 27/05/2016 17:37

And if he has allergies and a restricted diet that would have been useful in the OP

CrazyDuchess · 27/05/2016 17:36

Well I think if once a week you are overreacting but if you don't want it tell your childminder?? No big deal

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The2Ateam · 27/05/2016 17:32

It's because he has allergies and I work hard to make he gets all the nutrients he's missing because. He's only there twice a week, but jam sandwiches defo seem to be lunch at least once a week from what I can tell.

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