Kids’ backpacks and bags

Find a stylish children’s rucksack for your little adventurer! Whether your child is getting ready for a trip or a first day of kindergarten, a light backpack designed for their growing back is a great way to carry little snacks or a water bottle for kids. They will simply adore the gorgeous colourful designs and kids’ backpacks shaped like stuffed animals or their favourite characters!

How to choose the right backpack for your child?

A children’s backpack is ergonomically the best type of bag for your kid.

A good backpack for kids should have:

• adjustable straps that can easily adapt to your child’s anatomy and grow with them;
• ideal size and volume;
• lightweight materials that are easy to clean;
• beautiful design with popular kids’ motifs;
• practical details such as fluorescent elements, a name tag and special pockets for kids’ bottles.

Size of a kids’ backpack

If you want the backpack to be comfortable, its upper part should not extend above your child’s back and the lower part should end in their lumbar area. In general, a children’s backpack for kindergarten or for travel should not press into your kid’s body, restrict their movement or slide from side to side or off their back.

Volume and weight of a kids’ backpack

When looking for the right children’s backpack, think about what your kid will use it for. Choose the right volume that will fit a lunchbox and a thermos comfortably. You should also keep in mind how heavy the rucksack is going to get with all of its contents – this number should not be more than 12 to 15% of your child’s body weight. There are several types of children’s backpacks according to volume:

• under 6 litres when the backpack is designed for small kids and for use at a playground or on a walk;
• up to 10 litres if it’s designed for kindergarten and short trips;
• up to 15 litres if the backpack for boys and girls is designed for longer hikes and trips;
• up to 20 litres when it’s a kids’ school bag;
• 30 to 50 litres if it’s a hiking backpack – usually one that has an additional chest strap.

Design

Whether you need a boys’ or girls’ backpack for school or for trips, you should obviously consider functionality as well as design so that your kids enjoy wearing it. Backpacks for preschoolers come in delicate or bright colours with fun designs, they can be shaped like animals or popular fictional characters. You can get a beautiful Paw Patrol backpack, a Frozen backpack or a Mickey Mouse backpack for boys and girls.

Our tip: If your child is in kindergarten, make sure to also get them a handy children’s toiletry bag so they can carry a hand cream, fragrance, comb kids’ hair clips and elastics or colourful children’s plasters for any accidents.

A good backpack is an essential item for your adventurous preschooler. Whether they’re headed to kindergarten, to a play date or a walk, make sure to get a fun little backpack so they can take their snacks and small toys to keep them company.