Babble Best Picks:
Kids Backpacks 2011
Sure, your kids will have new pencils and binders and jeans, but we all know they're most excited about their brand-new back-to-school backpacks. Whether your little ones are heading out to preschool this year (sniff) or need something uber-cool for their brand new middle-school hallways (sniff, sniff), we found the ultimate school bag choices to flaunt their inner coolness and sense of style. (And to be organized and studious, of course.) Make sure to check out our readers' choice section for even more of the hottest backpacks, and, if we missed one, nominate your favorites here.
- Michelle Horton
Best for Preschool | Skip Hop Zoo Packs
I bought my son his little doggie Zoo Pack when he was a mere 18 months old, and even though it was a little too big for him to wear on his back, it became a part of our daily gear. Whether he was toting his lunch to daycare or stuffing the pack full of toys for grandma's house, the little dog was by his side. (In fact, he loved it so much that my sister made him a winter hat to match.) My son quickly grew into his Skip Hop Zoo Pack, and it's still in pristine condition for when he heads off to nursery school next month. It's small enough for him to wear around, yet roomy enough to carry all of his must-have toys, clothes, blankies, wipes, snacks, etc. on a daily basis. And with 10 adorable styles to choose from - the newest being the achingly precious fox and elephant - there's something for every kid. The hardest part is choosing which one.
Best for Toddlers | Blabla Kids Canvas Backpack
For toting toys, clothes, and dry snacks, you won’t find anything cuter than these canvas backpacks from Blabla Kids, featuring the illustrations and characters we’ve come to love. (It’s especially cute if your little one already has a Blabla Kids doll, since they tend to be a favorite baby lovie.) And because the canvas backpacks aren’t too tiny, your toddler can continue to use it on weekends, as he or she gets older.
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