A SELF-CONFESSED ”bad mum” has come under fire after sharing her two-year-old’s sugar-laden packed lunch.
With the new school year officially here, many parents have been struggling to figure out what to give their kids for lunch – but for ”bad mum” Whitney Ainscough the decision is easy.
The mother, who lives in a two-bedroom council house with her boyfriend, three children and two dogs, recently shocked TikTok users after revealing her kid’s lunch consists of sweets and chocolates.
The video, which has since sparked controversy, shows the beauty lover chuck a handful of popular treats into the plastic container, ranging from Maltesers, gummy Coca-Cola bottles and more.
As well as snacking on the latter two, the two-year-old, who attends nursery, will be sure to be bouncing off the walls thanks to more gummy sweets, as well as a three-pack of Kinder Buenos.
According to the product’s description on Tesco, one packet, or two bars, contain a staggering 41.2g of sugar – more than double the amount recommended for a toddler per day, as per NHS guidelines.
To complete the lunchbox, Whitney, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, also decided to treat the little one with a Strawberry Yazoo.
The popular milkshake contains a whopping 17.4g of sugar in just 200ml of the drink – and each bottle is supposed to be enough for two servings.
The mum – who was struggling to make ends meet before finding fame on social media – also threw in sliced-up watermelon, however, feared it would go to waste.
”I don’t think he’ll eat it cause he doesn’t like fruit.”
Explaining the reasoning behind the sugar-filled lunch, the mum claimed that her tot refuses to eat ”anything” else.
”He can’t starve, can he?”
But although the packed goodies are sure to go down a treat, not everyone was impressed by the choice, as trolls flocked to comments.
One baffled social media user wondered: ”May I ask why all that candy??”
Another agreed, reckoning that Whitney had no one else to blame but herself.
Here are some kid-friendly, easy lunch box ideas that aren’t sandwiches:
Pizza Roll-Ups
Ingredients: Tortilla wraps, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices.
Instructions: Spread marinara sauce on the tortilla, sprinkle cheese and add pepperoni. Roll up and slice into pinwheels.
Pasta Salad
Ingredients: Cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mini mozzarella balls, Italian dressing.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and toss with dressing.
Veggie and Hummus Wraps
Ingredients: Tortilla wraps, hummus, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips.
Instructions: Spread hummus on the tortilla and add veggies. Roll up and slice into pinwheels.
Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups
Ingredients: Sliced turkey, cheese sticks, whole grain crackers.
Instructions: Roll turkey slices around cheese sticks and pack with a side of crackers.
DIY Lunchables
Ingredients: Whole grain crackers, sliced cheese, turkey or ham slices, apple slices.
Instructions: Pack all ingredients separately so kids can assemble their own mini sandwiches.
Mini Pancakes and Fruit
Ingredients: Mini pancakes, mixed berries, syrup (optional).
Instructions: Pack mini pancakes with a side of berries and a small container of syrup for dipping.
Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Ingredients: Cucumber, cream cheese, sliced turkey or ham.
Instructions: Slice cucumber lengthwise, spread with cream cheese, and roll up with turkey or ham. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Fruit Kababs
Ingredients: Various fruits (grapes, strawberries, pineapple, melon), cheese cubes.
Instructions: Thread fruit and cheese cubes onto skewers.
Cheese and Veggie Muffins
Ingredients: Shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, shredded cheese, eggs, flour.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together, pour into a muffin tin, and bake until set.
”That’s your fault.”
A third chimed in: ”Watermelon bag has expanded. Usually means it’s gone off.”
However, not everyone was quick to shame the brunette beauty – and some even fancied a bite too.
”My kind of lunch,” a foodie chuckled.
”Not enough sweets,” another joked, insisting she should add more of the sugary snacks.
