How do Beeswax Wraps work and Why are they so great?

 

We have been using a few alternatives to cling film and tinfoil  to wrap our food when going out. This time I started to play a little more attention to Beeswax Wraps and wanted Chanel to give it a go making her own wraps and packing her selected food such seeds, nuts, veggies and sandwiches. 

Chanel used the warmth of her hands to help mould the beeswax wrap as it hold its seal once it starts to cool down. We used the children lunch pack as it is perfect for little hands and it comes in three sizes. The small is Ideal for wrapping carrot sticks and small snacks. 

 The beeswax wraps can be fold in small pouches or in boxes. We referred to a few tutorial videos to learn to make our own. It takes just a few min to make them and a small child find it very easy. 

 

 I love the Beeswax Wrap allows the food to breath. It keeps the cheese, fruit, vegetables, bread, baked goods, herbs, fermented foods and anything else you want to use them for, nice and fresh.

Chanel also made a little pouch for carrying pumpkin seeds. 

It's lovely to have at hand a wrapping project for Chanel to help the planet using reusable, biodegradable natural materials. She tends to make wrappings once a day  for her school lunches or outings. We often clean them after use then don't clean them enough - but that is part of the learning process. 

 

Our Beeswax Wraps are made of 100% cotton, beeswax from our local Beekeeper, pine resin and organic jojoba oil. The scent is absolutely delicious.

 I hope you enjoyed this little peek into our food packing routines  Kitchen packs and the beautiful children's forest and star designs are also available from here.

Wax Wraps can be used in a number of ways to help store and organise children things, such as loose crayons, coloured pencils, small toys or a toothbrush and toothpaste for an overnight stay. I have also used them for covering tea mugs, pitchers and jugs of water.  Your child may also also love to play with the wraps, folding them into origami, to cover a biscuit, to keep a pack of cards, using it as a dough base, or to hold a bar of soap for travelling. I recommend beeswax for anyone looking to switch from cling film to a recyclable, compostable and good feeling material. There is something special about them!