Bringing in kids meals to Restaurants

[kerriemiller]

Since this thread has gone way off topic in many different directions. I will thank the truly helpful people. I will probably "pack a meal" smoothie pouches, cereal, ect. to take with me like I keep in my diaper bag now in case they don't want eat. I was just hoping to find any easier option as we fly and never order groceries but maybe this is the year to try.


Everyone else chill out! I was just looking for a solution to a problem I am having. Not a "disneys kids meals suck everyone should boycott and bring in your own food" Also just because we are going to Cali grill and Le Cellier does not mean we are not going to other restaurants that are better able to feed my entire family. Those are just the ones we were having a problem with.

I hope you still see this I keep zip lock baggies in my bag. They come in handy and I can trust them to keep food contained more then take out containers. I try to order them things that they like and that I can save for later. Like veggies, most places have carrots and celery dippers as appetizers for kids. Those keep really well for eating later if they don't eat well at the time. Also the fresh fruit cups hold up great. And sometimes they are just a dole fruit cup not fresh cut fruit which works great I can just throw those in the bag too. My kids will eat room temp chicken nuggets. They don't care.

 

[maxiesmom]

My kids will eat room temp chicken nuggets. They don't care.

 

[ameliahyde]

I personally see a 14 month old as a baby, meaning you get a free pass on bringing food along. Children that young often still are eating fruit and veggie mashes on a regular basis, so I think supplying children with these items is not a big deal at all. As for the older child, do what you need to do to make it work. If I see someone bring food/snacks into a restaurant, I do not judge. I always think that it could be for a very good reason - a food allergy,sensory issue, etc.

Everyone is a critic, particularly when it doesn't involve their life or their problems. Shake it off and have fun!

 

[Pixiedustaway]

Fwiw, we fed our kids beforehand. They picked at a few things in beirgarten, but we ate our meals while they had drinks. They got dessert, I think. But it was a buffet, so I'm not sure that matters. It seemed to work for us, hope it goes well for you.