The snack and lunch bag
Recess lunch is kept separate from the backpack in many schools, precisely so it doesn’t end up crushed under books. Here’s what to use and how to organize it.
See bags and containers Lunch containersA snack bag is a small fabric bag, separate from the backpack, intended for mid-morning lunch. It is used because many schools require food to be kept separate from school supplies for hygiene and to prevent crushing.
The sandwich that arrives crushed
Stuffed in the backpack between two books, the sandwich arrives at recess shaped like the math notebook. And if the fruit has opened, the pencil case ends up sticky.
Separating lunch into its own bag solves both issues at once, and also allows the child to take it out without emptying half the backpack on the playground.
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Why it works
Separate from the backpack
Neither crushed under books nor sharing space with the pencil case. Many schools require it this way.
Washable fabric
Cotton that goes in the washing machine when something spills, which is just a matter of time.
Name in textile vinyl
Heat-applied adhesive, applied with heat and pressure. It withstands washing without cracking if washed inside out.
Sized for lunch
For a sandwich, a piece of fruit, and a small bottle. Bigger only encourages bringing too much.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep lunch fresh until recess?
With a small cold pack inside the bag, or by putting a frozen water bottle the night before: it thaws slowly and cools the rest in the meantime.
Can the fabric bag be washed?
Yes, in the washing machine. If it has the name in heat-transfer vinyl, wash it inside out and do not iron directly on it.
Does the tote bag work as a lunch bag?
Yes, and it also serves later for extracurricular activities or swimming. It is made of cotton and personalized with the name in textile vinyl.
What size container fits in the snack bag?
The small and medium sizes from the catalog. The XL with compartments are designed for full meals and do not fit in a snack bag.
Is the bag or the rigid lunchbox better?
The bag weighs less and folds when empty; the rigid lunchbox offers better protection. For a mid-morning snack, usually the bag with a small container inside is enough.
Lunch, in its own bag
Separate from school supplies and with their name on the fabric.
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