Maybe it's because my LO is way too little for this, but I don't get the bento craze. I see it everywhere... Is it because kids like their foods separated? Is it because they might eat more if the presentation is cute? Is it because parents enjoy doing this? (Seems like a lot of work to me!) Is it a way to include different food groups?
Did this always exist? When I think of bentos, I think of the much less cute adult version.
Do you make bentos for your LO(s)? What got you into it?
coconut / 8305 posts
Thank you for posting this! I've been meaning to ask but always forget!!!
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
it helps them eat better because it's presented in an aesthetically pleasing way. honestly all i do is put it in colorful containers now so it's not any more work than a regular lunch.
also having different sections you need to fill really makes you think about providing a balanced diet each day.
pear / 1812 posts
@Mrs. Bee: @mrbee: I picture you guys sitting in your office next to eachother just chilling on the bee on your seperate computers. lol. You responded withing like 15 second of eachother. Love it!
@googly-eyes: I have been wondering the same thing. I doubt I have that much patience for bento boxes. They are cute though.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
I had no idea what they were until joining HB 
I love it though! It's adorable And like Mrs. Bee, it's not anymore work and does help me come up with multiple meal options for a balanced meal. I usually try to include a vegetable, a meat, and a "filler" like quinoa, rice, spelt or whole wheat bread.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
yup, i agree with mrs. bee -- it really helps me think about making sure there is a good balance in CB's lunch. and it helps me think outside the box from just packing him sandwiches every day.
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
Ah, thanks for the explanations. I've been wondering this since I joined HB. This was the first place I saw them but since then I've seen the boxes for kids in a lot of places.
cantaloupe / 6923 posts
I've been a bit bento crazy since I was like 18. And no kids. I think it helps me with portion control too!
pomegranate / 3580 posts
I've never made one, but I think they're super cute! Like others have said, they seem to make it easier for portioning and balancing the right kinds of foods. I wish DH wouldn't be embarrassed to take one to work - I'd totally do it for him
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
When LO is old enough I'll probably jump on the bandwagon too!
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