The best kids backpacks for school - Daily Mail

2022-09-24 03:05:27 By : Ms. Susan Chen

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With the new school term approaching, it's time to grab your kids new backpacks.

Want to beat the school rush? Now is the time to prepare all your child's school essentials, and what better way to do it than with a cute and cool backpack, designed to last all year?

Children's school backpacks must pack all their school books, packed lunches, stationery and reading books, as well as survive all their games and adventures. For your school prep, our team has scoured the web to find the best of the bunch and selected our picks that will kick-start your child's new school year.

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Whether shopping for girls or boys, these bags will make the morning rush and school drop-off simpler and fuss-free for parents.

Put a smile on your little one’s dial, with this happy, bright Winnie the Pooh backpack. Made from durable, bright yellow polyester this backpack is easily identifiable in a crowd. And the best part? You can personalise this backpack by getting your child’s name printed on the front at the time of ordering. We love this fun feature, but it’s functional too: Your little ones will never worry about getting their bags mixed up with their classmates’ — a big yay for parents!

A light beige wash and compact design make this bag a stylish and functional choice for your mini-me. Need more convincing? Just wait till you hear about its features. A front pocket, carry handle and two fabric detachable and adjustable carry straps make this school essential practical, comfortable and easy to carry – aka all kids need on their way to and from school.

Keeping it simple and classic, Nike backpacks are a sure-fire success when it comes to schoolbags for your sporty youngin. With its compact yet roomy design, this mini accessory allows kids to easily store and carry everything from their book bags to their PE kits. With adjustable straps, the iconic swoosh and Just Do it Tagline, it's a sporty must-have.

Stylish and chic but also pretty and practical? These backpacks are every little girl's dream.

With its shimmery unicorn embellishments and dainty lilac hue, this backpack is sure to shine almost as brightly as your child. Featuring ruched detailing, a front pouch for pencils, internal dividers and two mesh pockets on the outside for water and jucie bottles, this pretty backpack adds a fairytale touch to school essentials. Your little unicorn-lover will be in awe (and, admittedly, so are we).

Make everyday a rainbow one with this perfectly vibrant schoolbag. Featuring a zip front pocket, a matching rainbow zip pulley, netted side pockets for a drink bottle and a main internal compartment, this bag offers all the essential functions whilst remaining compact and cute. This bag provides all the space your child needs, without being too heavy on their shoulders, thanks to its thick shoulder straps.

Your little one will ooze cool with this pastel drip-design backpack. Stylish without being too loud or distracting, this pastel bag ticks all the right boxes for school. With room for a pencil case, packed lunch and planner, it's great for day-to-day essentials, while also being cool and comfortable. A bright green zip pom-pom adds a further touch of flair and the shoulder straps are also padded for non-slip comfort.

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A 4.3-star rating and over 2,000 customer reviews make this camouflage pattern, waterproof bag Amazon's top choice for kid's school backpacks. Designed to fit all your child schooling essentials, this bag is available in two convenient sizes and four different colours. Snap it up today and say goodbye to the stress of rainy weather (or play dates gone awry) ruining important books or homework.

This Minecraft-themed bag ticks the boxes for both fun and functionality, with its curved straps for even weight distribution and roomy interior fit for A4 books, art projects and even a small raincoat. Added bonus? It's machine washable, so no need to panic over spilt milk (literally). Simply empty your little tike’s bag and throw it straight into the machine. This fun gaming-inspired backpack is sure to have your child gleefully running to school every morning. And we love that there’s even a matching lunchbox option!

Bring sustainability into the classroom with an eco-friendly backpack designed to last your child through the entire school year. Trendy, functional and equipped with compartments to hold water bottles, artwork storage and a name and address label in case it gets lost, what more could you want in a backpack?

Et voila! A slew of options for your child’s next schoolbag.

Save yourself from last-minute shopping stress and choose your kid’s backpack, right here and now. With our top picks, you’re sure to find a bag that even the fussiest child will love and cherish for the new school year.

Prices updated on 05/08/22. We are not responsible for any changes made to the prices listed.

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