Back when I was younger, lunch was pretty standard. My mom often packed the classic peanut butter and grape jelly and threw it in a sandwich bag. After much convincing (and many misshaped sandwiches) I asked if foil wrap could be used instead. Her feelings were a little hurt — because moms just want to do everything right — but the switch was made. It may be a dull story, sure, but it’s definitely important to see how much times have changed.
Even though my daughter is not yet in school (or eating food that isn’t cut up to oblivion), I figured it’s still a way to prepare for the future. Also, these lunches are inspired. They’re colorful, healthy, and tiny works of art.
But, they often contain something my mom never would have even thought to put in my lunch — decorative picks to hold things together. Honestly, peanut butter and jelly sort of just did that on its own. It’s why it’s such a popular sandwich.
In the days when school lunches are being Instagrammed, it’s pretty tempting for moms to try and class theirs up.
Certain picks and decor can also make a school lunch come to life.
“‘I’ve been sending food forks/picks in my three and six-year-olds lunches for over a year without issue, as I thought they were old enough to handle as necessary,” the mom said on Facebook, according to The Daily Mail.
Sure, your child’s lunch may not be as colorful as the lunch of their classmate.
But if she knew choking was even a slim possibility, she probably would have left the bento box decorations at home.
Even if you think your child wouldn’t put it in his or her mouth, sometimes accidents happen because the picks are so small.
She thought that her daughter removed the pick from her lunch and was unaware that it stuck to another food item.
Surely as an adult, you’ve accidentally stumbled across a hidden one while trying to enjoy a club sandwich at least once or twice.
Consider it one less thing to wash. If you still love using them, try to buy ones that are bigger, longer and less sharp.
Always let them know when the picks are in use, so they know to look out for them.
Other cylindrical foods, like hot dogs, also pose a choking hazard.
Lunch shouldn’t be a competition.
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