If you have a kid in daycare or preschool, packing a lunch is probably just part of your daily routine. And if you're like lots of parents, you might try to make your morning routine easier by getting a head start and preparing your child's lunch the evening before. The only flaw in this plan? That pre-packed lunch might not survive the night!
In a hilarious video posted on June 18, a mom discovers her toddler daughter in her room, happily eating her lunch. This wouldn't be a problem, except it's not lunchtime...it's 8:30 p.m., and the lunch in question was already packed in her lunchbox for the next day!
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"She got it out of the fridge and took it down to her room when mum wasn't looking," wrote Renee Stewart . Apparently she was hungry ! Commenters totally related to the way found the way she dug into her lunch (pudding first, it would appear!).
"I applaud her putting the apple back in the bag lol," wrote NireCrochet.
"She did what we all do with the lunch apple, considered it, then put it back," wrote sad girl.
"Well she saved the apple for tomorrow," wrote Baby Q.
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Looks like mom is going to have to pack another lunch (maybe including the leftover apple?). At least this little girl won't wake up hungry in the middle of the night!
Should You Give Your Toddler a Bedtime Snack?
While some parents think eating at night can make it harder for little ones to sleep, bedtime snacks can be good for toddlers, according to What to Expect.
"A toddler’s blood sugar can dip during a (hopefully) long night’s sleep, which can lead to your little one waking up before he should. A snack before bedtime (or even a nap) can help him settle sooner and sleep better ."
When it comes to what your kid should eat before bed, Motherly recommends foods "with fiber, protein or fat to keep those little bellies full through the night."
"Fiber, found in foods like whole wheat crackers or fresh fruit , not only improves digestion but it also keeps your kids full and balances blood sugar, saving you from ‘hangry’ meltdowns and turbo-charged energy crashes. Similarly, protein and fat (think: Greek yogurt, string cheese, nut butter or hard-boiled eggs) offer sustained satiety and prevent drastic blood sugar spikes, which may cause moody, dysregulated kiddos."
Unfortunately, it sounds like chocolate pudding might not be the best choice for a bedtime snack...but it won't hurt once in a while!
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