My daughter usual eats left overs for lunch, like rice and beans, pasta, etc. Will this work for that kind of meal? Or is it more snack friendly?
1696704
That would work for both storage and transportation. The individualized compartments are about .5 cups each. But does she mind eating lukewarm food? I've never microwaved yum box.
1696705
In a few weeks a new box is coming out with a large compartment check yumbox.com for details
1696706
Yes, it will work for almost anything. The compartments are deceivingly larger than they look. It's both for snacks or a full meal. My wife sends our boys our with pizza, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, etc.. along with fruits and veggies and a snack. The boys and my wife love these boxes.
1696707
It totally works for that as well! I put sandwiches, rice, yogurt and it seals the food in its compartment. There is no leaking whatsoever. However, I only put food in that doesn't need warming or heating up as I prep lunches the night before and put in fridge.
1696708
I believe it will. It gives you nice portioned sections and has pictures in each section to show suggested food groups. I put yogurt in my daughters and none of the contents spilled even though she had it upside down at times when she put it in her book bag. I love this box and he loves it too! I recommend it
537558
Yes. That is primarily why I bought mine. I have frozen homemade veggie broth, spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes just to name a few. Makes it very easy to pop them out and store in a freezer bag!
1763977
Do not cook it in microwave, it is pretty bad to heat this kind if plastic. That's why I buy the bag ones, then use my own bowl for it. Don't feed ur kids too much of it, it's real junk food. I like it, but I only eat this couple times a month.
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In the microwave? I suppose so. I put leftover soup or spaghetti in a small one to reheat for lunch. Personally I prefer to make the soup on a stove top so the flavors have more time to blend, but if you were making something simple, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
516946
Yes, cups are certainly large enough to carry a variety of foods for a two year olds appetite. I usually only put dry foods in there, not sure If juice from fruit would leak. Haven't tested it. But gave used it for nuggets and goldfish plenty of times!
1170300
You need to add about twice as much water/broth as you would with white rice to ensure that it is fully cooked. For 2 cups of white rice I add to the "2" line in the pot. If I am using 2 cups of brown rice I add 3/4 more water. This creates a very soft rice, that my family will actually eat. You might wish to put a bit less for a more "toothy" texture. Sometimes I add a packet of dry pesto sauce mix that makes for a really nice side with veggies/fish.
1498702
I have heard of people using beans, oatmeal, rice but they all sound like a mess to me. I suppose if you had a calm child that would stay at the table, it would work.
453581
Well, my 7 y/o uses it for lunch. I typically send a bowl along to pour the soup into. An adult could probably eat right out of it.
1984423
Yes, assuming you monitor the activity as age appropriate. I think that the weight would be no problem. The rice might get caught in the wheel so I would choose the beans. If a toddler is tempted to eat sand, you might be able to try breadcrumbs. My two year old grandchild uses it indoors with water. It is a great resource for toddlers. I have the model without the release tab but I empty it in no time with a large cup. The height is convenient for toddlers (4 toddlers could play with room to spare).
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It has not been a problem with my husband's devise. He typically carries a covered container of leftovers in his & keeps it plugged in until ready for lunch. It's ready when he is. He's a contractor on various jobsites & no one has complained. It's been an awesome way to save $ & keep him away from fast food lunches!
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I would say the lowest would be approx 4 cups of cooked rice. The warm function is wonderful because you can eat some for lunch and have some ready for dinner. You can also make some for dinner and leave it in warm for the morning so it doesn't dry out... Great for lunch later. Hope this helps
19690
The box has several sized containers; the teeny tiny ones hold enough lettuce to tag along for lunch (separately). The 3 cups hold 1 to 2 pounds of hamburger meat, a good-sized chicken breast (boned)or 4 kielbasa/bratwurst sausages; I have also found that the capacities printed on bottoms of each container to be under estimates---if you take water and use it as a guide; you do not have to waste/wash containers---I love that the medium size (leftover gravy= 2 cups) also holds HALF an apple/orange---as with my diet, I am restricted to 1/2 fruits per portion.
2016504
Yes, when used properly. I use for a meal replacement either morning or lunch. I also cut back on wheat and sugar.
534458
I use them as a mid-morning snack while working as a substitute teacher. I don't think quite enough to use a meal replacement
1562769
I have not used it for hot foods. I just bring left overs for lunch in it. What I dont like is the fact that the two pieces are hard to get apart, and maybe that's because I havent used it enough.
357183
My girls do that as well they tend to be hoarders. LoL sometimes they go back and eat it, sometimes not. My are a bit spoiled and get fruits and veggies as well i usually put a hand ful of the Oxbow in their dish in the morning. That way while I am gone diring the day, they can snack. They get fruts and veggies at night.
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Eating a snack yes, having an entire meal, I wouldn't recommend. It's not very sturdy so not sure how much wear and tear it could handle.