Lunch box ideas for 18 month old

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I think my DS is getting fed up with his daily sarnie and crisps and fruit and yogurt... I'm looking for some inspiration for his lunch box for nursery, please. I occasionally make sausage rolls which he enjoys, savoury muffins which he throws on the floor, I give little pots of fruit and cheese which he sometimes will eat.

Any ideas welcomed!

Pitta bread pizzas are popular here - small amount of pesto spread thinly then cheese on top then under the grill to melt - top with peppers and tomatoes

Then eaten cold?

Houmous and pitta bread with carrots or peppers to also dip in.

Pasta (cold) the type u buy in the supermarket, chicken and bacon, pesto, etc

Dairylea cheese or similar with crackers also cocktail sausages.

Why do you think he’s fed up? My experience is toddlers love sameness! But you could try a cold pasta salad, a wrap or filled roll instead of a regular sandwich, pinwheels (make a sandwich with eg ham on fairly thin bread, roll into a sausage shape and cut into slices like a Swiss roll), slice of cold frittata, things to dip in humous (breadsticks, crudités)…

My toddlers favourites are olives, chorizo, breadsticks, pasta with pesto and quiche.

Sorry, only just seen this - yes, hot or cold works

Also breadsticks or cheesesticks popular with diced cheese, ham, tomatoes, cucumber and peppers

Is there a catered option? If you’re worried about his intake you could try it for a month to see if it improves?

Savoury flapjacks www.myfussyeater.com/savoury-carrot-flapjacks/
Egg muffins www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/egg-brunch-muffins/
Falafel www.nhs.uk/start4life/weaning/recipes-and-meal-ideas/falafel/
Cheese straws