https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:08:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267529 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:49:04 +0000 T-Mom 2267529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For field trips we packed a sandwich and fruit and they were put into an ice chest by the teacher or room parent. Had to be in a ziploc and thrown away. </p> <p>And yeah, peanut butter is about as bad as a peanut. And so sticky and messy.. And hard to remove. Best to avoid if possible. Sunbutter is a great alternative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267487 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:23:41 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2267487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I've worked in a lot of schools and everything is "nut free", which includes peanut butter. In most public schools, peanut butter is still allowed (allergic kids have a designated lunch table to be but free), but in preschool settings I think the potential for cross-contamination would be greater &amp; I'd try to avoid it. I'm thinking a kid eats a pb sandwich or cracker and doesn't get properly washed up (being out on a trip and all) and then touches an allergic child or some other scenario. As a teacher, I get anxious when peanuts are around kiddos with allergies because I don't want to have to use the Epi-pen! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267233 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:14:18 +0000 regberadaisy 2267233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: hm good point. They are nut free but typically only in its natural form. And I did notice they only serve sun butter at school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267229 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:12:58 +0000 Mamaof2 2267229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: @regberadaisy: our summer camp was also peanut free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267224 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:12:01 +0000 regberadaisy 2267224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: why no PB? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267209 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:03:47 +0000 Mamaof2 2267209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our kids have been taking field trips 2 times a week for summer camp and lots of them require a brown bag lunch - AKA: everything is thrown away at the end.</p> <p>DS gets:<br /> pepperoni<br /> chips or crackers<br /> apple or grapes (both do well sitting out for several hours before being eaten)<br /> blueberry muffins or a rice krispy treat<br /> water</p> <p>DD gets the same thing but bologna instead of pepperoni. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2267206 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:02:38 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2267206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A sandwich (no peanut butter!) or crackers/meat/string cheese, fruit, &amp; "snack" (like a fruit leather or popchips). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2266938 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:57:46 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2266938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Chloe used to do lunch bunch, which is a two hour after school program and we'd pack a lunch for that!</p> <p>I'd pack her a peanut butter sandwich, string cheese, a veggie (baby carrots, cauliflower flourets, broccoli, cucumbers) a fruit (gogo squeeze, apple slices, a banana [she knows how to peel it!], strawberries) and a snack, like a handful of cheezits or triscuits.</p> <p>I made sure it was all small portions so it didn't overwhelm her. she always ate 90% of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2266937 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:57:10 +0000 looch 2266937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did they give you any guidance on what the lunch can be packed in? I know some schools are strict on field trips, like the food has to be packed in a brown paper bag, it can not include containers, etc. That might dicate what you can send. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packed-lunches-for-field-trips#post-2266932 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:50:16 +0000 regberadaisy 2266932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3.5 year old will be in the preschool room starting after Labor Day. I know they take regular field trips. On those day, I believe, we have to provide a packed lunch.</p> <p>What and how do you pack lunches for field trips?<br /> (I'd rather make it myself versus buying lunchables, etc) </p>