There is a wide choice of backpacks for children out there. I always buy some cute backpacks for my children as it is an item that usually lasts for a long time and that they use on a regular basis. I am not a big fan of backpack with characters as children change passion very fast and I am not ready to buy a new backpack every two months.
I made a selection of very cute backpacks that are available on websites that I invited you to browse for other items. They all offered a discount to buy any of their products.
Practical does not have to be not appealing. Children can and should be stylish too!
My traveling tip: Always check the backpacks of their children: you need to be aware of what they bring especially if you travel by plane: some objects are forbidden (liquids, scissors…). And you want to make sure that they are not bringing useless or bulky items or items that have a 5 minutes attention span.
FOR YOUR TODDLER
You need to stop at Peekagreen. Peekagreen is a green store, all the products are as green as green can be. I love their on the go selection:
Use the coupon: GREEN15 and get 15% off the entire store.
Valid till 08/15/09
I have selected the cow lunch bag ($48) because having their own lunch bag will make your toddler happy to carry their own snacks in the airplane, car or train rides. And who could resist such an original lunch box?
It is PVC-free and lead-free The vibrant colors are created with Oeko-Tex 100 dyes, meaning no harmful substances have been used in the process.
For the busy toddler, here is a nice little doggie insulated backpack ($48). Big enough to carry some toys, crayons, and paper but not too big for their little shoulders. Be prepared to be asked where you got it!
It is also PVC-free and lead-free.
Tutti Bella is an online store that will charm you the toddler crowd who wants to have a backpack that looks like the one of their oldest sibling. They are priced at $24.95 and they are PVC free. They also have a bigger version for an elementary age kid (priced at $34.95). Take 15% off your purchase with coupon code FB15. Coupon expires 7/31/09
FOR YOUR GROWING KID
The Polka Dots Patch store at www.polkadotpatch.com is another destination for the growing children who do not want to have a babyish backpack but still want something cute and appealing. It received the seal of approval from my 11 years old, so if a tweenager is not afraid of finding these backpacks ‘cool’, your 6 year old will like it too!
$46
These are only a small selection of what you can find on Polka Dots. As children grow, they tend to bring more toys to get entertained. They know how to play and they show it to us by bringing their toy box with them when traveling.
Just tell them that they can bring only that they will be able to fit in the backpack. and you are good to go. These backpacks are the perfect size, and who can resist these cute little animals?.
You can 10% all orders without a minimum purchase. The code at checkout is “travelisfun” and will be valid until July 30th.
FOR YOUR TWEENAGER
Check out Fresh and Green to go to the next age range.!
The Ogo backpacks ($66) and its cousin the messenger bag will make the growing kids very happy. No characters, just abstract flowers and pirates skulls. They are PVC free, that proves that you can be ‘in’ and ‘green’
The backpacks are big enough for their growing bodies, they can carry their own life with them.
Enter the coupon code ‘moms’ and you will have 10% off your purchase.
PolkaDotsPatch has also a nice backpack that had my daughters squealing (always a good sign).($28)
And this cute little messenger bag ($52). Although when we travel, I usually prefer that the kids carry a backpack, leaving their hands free.
Have fun browsing these merchants website and follow them on Twitter and Faceboook.
FRESH AND GREEN
www.twitter.com/freshandgreen
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresh-Green/21041779172
www.greendailygrind.com
PEEKAGREEN
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peek-a-Green/76484984666
http://twitter.com/peekagreen
POLKA DOTS PATCH
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Polkadot-Patch-Boutique/44824327044?ref=ts
http://twitter.com/polkadotpatch
TUTTI BELLA
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TuttiBellacom/105719707412
http://twitter.com/tuttibellakids
