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DD will be 4 when we go to Disney. I was thinking of buying lunchables for the plane ride for an early lunch. We will leave our house at around 6:45 or 7:00 am for the airport. I was thinking of freezing a lunchables that has turkey and cheese and crackers in it, hoping it will be thawed by around 10:30.
I've never bought lunchables before. Does this seem like a good idea? I would not buy one that has a drink in it in, just the food. I was at Target and I saw them which gave me the idea. I would just buy one.
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i don't think freezing them is a good idea, especially if it is one with crackers, they may get soggy. if its cold, it should still be ok after only a fwe hrs. my son takes them to school and has no probs after about 4 1/2 hrs
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As long as there is no drink in it, I don't think it would be a problem but as a mom, all I can suggest is maybe buying one before hand to make sure your daughter actually likes it. My kiddo is very picky and I'd hate to buy her something only to find out she won't touch it.
Lunchables would work. Consider Uncrustables, too, as they are frozen when you buy them. I have also made PB and J sandwiches and have frozen them, then took them with us, along with fruit like oranges or peaches which travel well. We get envious looks from other passengers when we start peeling oranges to eat or bite into a juicy peach. Chips that come in a canister travel better than bagged chips, too. I also pack mix snacks in recycled butter/sour cream tubs using cereal, raisins, pretzels, etc. These pack well--better than baggies--and can be thrown away when done. A little planning can go a long way in this area.
I didn't think about the soggy factor of freezing crackers. I am glad to know they should be fine after the fridge. Are uncrustables only pb&j? DD doesn't like pb & j. I will check it out next time I'm at the grocery store.
I didn't think about the soggy factor of freezing crackers. I am glad to know they should be fine after the fridge. Are uncrustables only pb&j? DD doesn't like pb & j. I will check it out next time I'm at the grocery store.
Here's a way to do the Lunchable and not worry about the temp. Get one with the pouch drink (not water bottle). When you get it home, unpackage it but don't unwrap it. FREEZE the pouch drink until travel day. On travel day pack it all in a bag. The frozen drink pouch should keep everything cold until time to eat.
Here's a way to do the Lunchable and not worry about the temp. Get one with the pouch drink (not water bottle). When you get it home, unpackage it but don't unwrap it. FREEZE the pouch drink until travel day. On travel day pack it all in a bag. The frozen drink pouch should keep everything cold until time to eat.
We are flying and it won't pass the security checkpoint that way. Good idea!
I second the idea of trying one out before the trip. Some of them are kind of gross IMO Uncrustables or cheese and crackers and other portable snacks should tide her over.
Actually, given your DD's age, you may be permitted to bring the drink pouch through security with you. Here are the guidelines: TSA | Transportation Security Administration | 3-1-1 on Air Travel . I don't know what they consider a "small child". That kind of leaves it up to the TSA doing the sweep.
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The TSA site says frozen objects are okay if they're still frozen solid when presented at screening. http://www.tsa.gov/311/311-carry-ons.shtm
But it has to be solid -- once it goes to slushy it won't go through.
So what if you freeze a juice box or capri sun pouch (I buy the small lunchables and add my own drink --it's cheaper) and keep it in a cooler for the drive to the airport? If you have to buy a drink in the airport and use the juice pouch later in the trip you aren't out anything.
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Last edited by Carousel96; 05-23-2012 at 07:51 PM..
Wow that's good to know!! I will try that since by the time we go through the checkpoint I would assume it will still be solid. The airport here is never busy that early and since we're not flying during a peak travel time, we should get through quickly.
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Uncrustables or cheese and crackers and other portable snacks should tide her over.
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