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Now that kids are back-to-school and mostly face-to-face, parents want to ensure they eat healthily and adequately during their meal breaks. Are you worried your children will no longer be in sight during mealtimes? To motivate children, some moms have been trying their best to be creative through their “bento baon” ideas. Using bento tools for their meal could be a fantastic way to encourage children to look forward to meal breaks and eat healthily. It adds an element of excitement and surprise to the mealtime experience of your kids in school. If you are a busy mom like me, it is best to plan meals ahead of time and use easy tools to add on their food.
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Mommy Shaira Gallardo Parro, a member of the Facebook group, Smart Parenting Village, explained why she chose to do baby-led weaning and making bento baon for her son, “Para makakain siya ng maayos, at hindi puro processed food ang kinakain niya at sweets. Mas nag-eenjoy at mas nauubos niya yung food niya.”
With a little bit of creativity using bento baon tools, she proudly shared that her son always finishes his food in school.
Feeding should not be forced; rather, it must be spontaneous and enjoyable. If you want to try to be more creative with your baon ideas, here are affordable, mom-recommended bento baon tools that your kids will surely love. We assure you, you'll be a bento baon master in no time!
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Mom-approved Bento baon tools and where to buy them
1. Hoshi Baby Rice Ball Maker (Php 35)
With this tool, you can transform your kids’ rice into creative and fun rice balls. Just put a scoop of rice inside, and shake it until it forms a ball.
2. Stylish and Creative Fork Toothpicks (Php 66.98)
These toothpicks are not just cute, they are functional too! It can help your little ones to pick up fruit, pastries, and desserts. No more greasy and dirty fingers while eating! This is one of the easiest ways to start your bento baon era.
3. The Kooky Kart Bento Edible Ink Marker (Php 98)
This is one of my personal favorites! As a mom who loves sending notes or drawing pictures, this one's for you! You can draw on their bread or cookie with this edible ink marker and it’s toxic-free, food-grade, and safe for your child!
4. Bento Baby PH BENTO Nori Seaweed Punch Cutter (Php 150)
Want to make your kids smile? Make different combinations of smiley faces with the cutouts of Nori (roasted laver sheet). Making cutouts is as easy as punching a hole with this Bento Baby punch cutter. Then you can decorate cute rice balls. The leftover nori can also be used to decorate the rice balls.
5. Bento Mini Salad Dressing Jar (Php 45)
This cute dressing jar has multiple uses. You can use it to decorate their dish with a sauce and write their letter initials with ketchup, or let your children bring it to school to have a spill-free tool for their favorite sauce like gravy for a chicken meal, pancake sauce, and more!
6. Cartoon Sandwich Cutter and Shaper (from Php 37)
Aside from cutting sandwiches, you can also shape mini pies, noodles, cookie fruit, biscuits, vegetables, and more!
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7. Bollie Baby Shape Molder / Sandwich Cutter (Php 54)
Another variation of the shape molder is from Bollie Baby. You can purchase it in bundles with different designs!
8. Silicone mold (Php 5)
This baking mold can also be used as a cookie or bread cup. Your kid’s final food like a piece of dessert can be placed here.
As parents, we always want what is best for our children. Starting your way to being a bento mama doesn’t have to be complicated; simply adding simple tools to their meals will make your kids remember you while they’re at school. Bento or no bento, simple acts of service for our family go a long way—they may not remember their exact baon that day, but they will remember that you always make time for them.
For more bento baon ideas for beginners, watch this video in collaboration with Yummy.ph!
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