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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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VulcanWoman · 27/05/2016 17:30

Yeah, that sounds lazy, could have at least done a cheese one.

SolomanDaisy · 27/05/2016 17:18

High fruit jam on wholemeal bread as part of a meal is fine. Why wouldn't it be?

RiverTam · 27/05/2016 17:18

Not daily, as an occasional testa when you really need them to just eat something, or as a snack, but not as a regular lunch.

CrazyDuchess · 27/05/2016 17:17

Every day - no but I am with twirly, my daughter was super fussy and I'd rather she ate anything then not at all

BackforGood · 27/05/2016 17:16

No. That's not an acceptable lunch (although every now and then I could eat a jam sandwich Grin).
If there were some reason you've not mentioned (like restricted diet), or some kind of 'one off' for a reason, then it's no big deal, but if that's what she thinks is a normal, acceptable lunch, then no.

IoraRua · 27/05/2016 17:16

Meh. As a once in a while thing, fine. Every day, yes I'd have problems.

MinnowAndTheBear · 27/05/2016 17:14

My son goes to nursery and I would not be impressed if jam sandwiches were on the menu.

twirlypoo · 27/05/2016 17:13

Honestly? Whatever she can convince my son to eat would be welcomed by me! If it was served with loads of other healthy stuff as apposed to a packet of crisps and a chocolate biscuit I see no problem with it!

treaclesoda · 27/05/2016 17:12

Loads of people will say it's shocking but I think it depends on what else he's eating. If that's the only thing she feeds him then yes, not great. But if it's Eg fruit, cheese and a small jam sandwich then I couldn't get worked up about it. I've no idea what my son eats at the childminders house TBH.

insancerre · 27/05/2016 17:12

No, not acceptable at all
Just ask her how she promotes healthy eating
You can ask her not to give him jam sandwiches and she should respect your wishes

Chillyegg · 27/05/2016 17:11

Alison I agree not ok every day.A one of is fine.

Pinkheart5915 · 27/05/2016 17:11

As a once in a while thing, I wouldn't mind but if your talking about her doing it every day or every week I wouldn't be impressed.

HaPPy8 · 27/05/2016 17:11

Occasionally is fine I would say.

Chillyegg · 27/05/2016 17:11

You've asked a question and answered your self.
I think it's fine as long as accompanied by fruit and other healthy snacks.

HSMMaCM · 27/05/2016 17:10

Every day? Or just once, or occasionally ? Definitely not every day.