
September used to mean a new notebook and a new backpack. I took a lot of care in choosing the perfect notebook and the perfect backpack. Things haven’t changed much for me! Oompa has a fantastic selection of only the very best backpacks. If only I had Oompa when I was still in school.
(Details on how to win the above Pooki and Co backpack after the jump...)
Pooki and Co Backpacks (above and below) were designed in Paris. Choose from regular backpack style, messenger style, and above fleece, Pooki character style. The above Mina Backpack is $30.99. The Oscar Backpack (below) is $27.99 and comes in several different, colorful options.

Dante Beatrix Little Kid Backpacks (below) are my fave. Choose from penguin, bee, bunny, shark, pig, lion, and polar bear. There is one large pocket inside backpack. ($35.99)

Allerhand Backpacks (below) have lots of pockets, a waterproof bag for wet stuff, a thermal sleeve for a drink, and reinforced straps for the heavy stuff. Allerhand Backpacks comes in three color choices. ($57.99)

Mimi the Sardine Backpacks (below) are made from Swedish cotton that is treated to be water and soil resistent. Environmentally friendly and no PVC. Choose from three styles: hybrid cars, flowers, and monkeys. ($33.99)

Crocodile Creek Backpacks (below) are bright and fun with images that toddlers love: dump truck, fire engine, ladybug, dinosaur, horse, and sunflower. There’s a large zippered pocked big enough for a notebook, a small pocket for pencils and pens, a side mesh pocket for a water bottle, and is fully lined. ($25.99)

Fleurville Kid's Pack Lunch Bag (below) is a lunch bag in a back pack. Fully insulated and easy to clean interior. "Project pocket" to keep works of art safe. Available in six colors. ($31.99)

At the end today (Friday, August 8), I will randomly choose a winner to receive the Pooki and Co Mina Backpack from Oompa. Send an e-mail to babbledesign@gmail.com with the subject header “Oompa backpack” and tell me what toy is your absolute favorite on the Oompa website. And don’t forget to give me your name and address. Good luck!