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to show you these pictures of Danish children's packed lunches?

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:06

I've followed a few of the lunchbox threads and thought it might be of interest to mumsnet to see what is allowed and typically given to young children here in Denmark in schools and kindergardens. I am a member of a closed facebook group where Danish mothers share ideas on packed lunches. The photos below are a typical sample of what is given to children from 3+ years up. The food shown would be enough for lunch and a mid afternoon snack. Happy to answer questions about what is shown.

to show you these pictures of Danish children's packed lunches?
to show you these pictures of Danish children's packed lunches?
to show you these pictures of Danish children's packed lunches?
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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:19

@picklemepopcorn They use lots of small pieces of greaseproof paper to separate the open sandwhichs. You can buy boxes of them for this purpose.

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AwaywiththePixies27 · 26/01/2017 08:19

PaintingOwls we had to perform the heimlich manoeuvre after slapping his back several times like mad when he was 4/5 when he choked on a blueberry. It happens.

AlmostNQT · 26/01/2017 08:20

If you're looking for a lunchbox with the sections like this I recommend the YumBox! You can get them on amazon, a bit expensive but really worth it!

Eolian · 26/01/2017 08:22

That's quite a lot of processed meat.

tabulahrasa · 26/01/2017 08:22

Is that middle one a roll or a doughnut?

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:22

@stopfuckingshoutingatme believe me, when it comes to health and safety, the grapes would be the least of your worries. It's the trees, knives and open fires that are the real dangers Grin

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Rainydayspending · 26/01/2017 08:22

The Danes also make the most of their weather and cycling or walking is well catered for (Copenhagen having more bikes than Amsterdam). I am sure this is where the Danes really get the balance of intake/ exercise right.

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:23

@AwaywiththePixies27 I think it might very well be a sweetie on the top of the banana pancakes.

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:24

@tabulahrasa it's banana pancakes

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SoupDragon · 26/01/2017 08:24

Thing is, no one is going to share a photo of a packet of cheeses strings and some crisps.

PurpleMinionMummy · 26/01/2017 08:24

Why are we looking at these? They're not that dissimilar to lunches here?

MrsGB2015 · 26/01/2017 08:25

If you got the pictures from a lunchbox inspiration Facebook group they will always show better than average lunch boxes... No ones going to take a picture of a marmite sandwich and packet of crisps are they Smile

icy121 · 26/01/2017 08:25

Scandis love an open top sarnie.

The real thing that keeps them slim is the activity I think. In Norway there is no such thing as "wet play", if it's raining then waterproofs go on and kids go out. Same at weekend, they're out "på tur" (out and about) whatever the weather.

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:26

@Eolian yes there is a lot of highly processed meat in lunchboxes. They love their salamis and sausages. But I think maybe it is balanced out by the rest of the diet. Don't get me started on salt.....

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Ragwort · 26/01/2017 08:26

I'd be more interested in seeing what the teenagers eat for their packed lunch - these threads always amuse me, who on earth has time/inclination to take photos of this sort of thing Hmm. And the angst/obsession that goes into preparing childrens' packed lunches.

My teenager has just grabbed two cut-white bread sandwiches - one chocolate spread, one peanut butter - I did shove a banana in his hand as well. Grin.

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:27

Would you like me to post some more?

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Quintessing · 26/01/2017 08:27

Oh yes, those were the days!

Now that my son is 11, I give him a double wholemeal sandwich with chocolate spread.

No point giving him anything else. He eats well-balanced meals at home, so the lunch in school needs to be quick to eat, or it wont be eaten. It needs to appeal, or it wont be eaten. I have given up and fancy lunches, waste of time and money, as it will be returned to me to empty into food recycling.

MrsPringles · 26/01/2017 08:28

How do people actually have time for this Hmm

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:28

@Ragwort I'll see if I can find some pictures for older kids

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WaitrosePigeon · 26/01/2017 08:28

looks very boring

Treaclespongeandcustard · 26/01/2017 08:28

Thanks for sharing OP, the lunches look great. I think my DD(3) would love most of the things on offer there. Thanks for the inspiration Smile

Tartankitten · 26/01/2017 08:30

not at all keen on the processed meat, pate or sweet bar. nothing special doesn't look particularly healthy.

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wallyfeatures · 26/01/2017 08:30

Here's one for an 11 year old girl

to show you these pictures of Danish children's packed lunches?
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MargaretCavendish · 26/01/2017 08:30

remember the typical MN is not a typical brit who will give their kids sandwich (white bread), crisps, kinder bar, sugary drink and a bruised apple for lunch

I'm going to hazard a guess that the sort of Danish person who takes a photo of their child's lunch to put on the internet is probably not 'typical' either - and will be choosing a good day not a bad one!

OP, I really don't know what you think this is achieving? You seem to have expected people to be terribly impressed, but they aren't.

tabulahrasa · 26/01/2017 08:31

So, fruit, 3 bread sticks and banana pancakes?

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