Choosing school backpacks: how to find the right one?

This is the most suitable moment to choose a school backpack for children, but it is not an easy undertaking. Let’s see what are the characteristics of a good backpack and which models are on the market.

Choosing the right school backpack or daycare backpack has now become the highlight of back- to-school preparations . Kids can’t wait to choose backpack based on colors and design while parents are busy not to make wrong choices.

In fact, the ideal for parents would be to find a quality backpack , suitable for the needs of their child, not too expensive and at the same time satisfy the demands of children who, let’s face it, are increasingly demanding.

Choosing school backpacks: how to find the most suitable one?

The models of school backpacks that are on the market are among the most varied and not only in terms of colors, style and themes, but also in terms of quality, functionality and brands. Let’s say, however, that the things to look for in every backpack are more or less the same: quality, safety, capacity.

Choosing school backpacks: characteristics of a good backpack

In the process of buying a good backpack, these are the characteristics that parents should evaluate:

• Dimensions and capacity. A backpack should be roomy enough to easily fit all of your school supplies. The best backpack, however, is not the largest ever, but the one most suited to the type of load that the child will have. Small and light backpacks are fine for kindergarten and nursery schools, more capacious but not excessively large backpacks for elementary schools, extendable backpacks to be adjusted at the moment for middle schools.
• Presence of compartments. A good backpack should also have enough pockets and compartments to fit and organize other items besides books. For example, those backpacks that have a support for water bottles and a food compartment are very comfortable.
• Comfortable and resistant shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are soft but sturdy and well stitched, padded and adjustable to help distribute the weight and make it easier to carry.
• Good quality zippers better if covered by a protective flap
• Strong stitching and extra reinforcements. Delicate parts such as handles, edges and those subjected to heavy stress should be reinforced
• Easy to clean. Backpacks get dirty easily. For this reason, it is better to choose a backpack with a water resistant interior or one made of material that can be cleaned or washed easily.

Choosing school backpacks: online models

School backpacks can be bought in any stationery or bag shop, but if you want to choose from more items, including the latest models from the best manufacturers, you can opt for online shopping. These are the models of school backpacks that I have chosen among the best on Amazon.

Backpacks for the little ones

Even children who will be going to kindergarten or kindergarten for the first time this year need their own backpack. Obviously it will have to be small and light and possibly equipped with all the requirements that I have described above (quality, safety, resistance, capacity). Some of the backpacks for kindergarten also have a sort of “anti-lost leash” which allows young children to have the autonomy to wear their backpack on their shoulders while remaining supervised by their parents.
These are the kindergarten backpacks that I liked the most:

1. TEAMEN Nest backpack for 1/3 year old children available in 3 different colours.
2. TEAMEN Nest backpack for children 2/6 years Waterproof
3. LASSIG Maternal backpack 3/6 years with food compartment
4. SAMSONITE Trolley backpack available in many versions and colors

Trolley backpacks

The trolley backpack has become a very common choice among children going to elementary or middle school . In fact, the trolley is the most suitable solution to prevent children from carrying the weight of books on their shoulders. The models of trolley backpacks on the market are really many. They differ not only in the pattern and material but also in the type of handle and the transport support. In fact, there are trolleys integrated with the backpack that cannot be detached and backpacks that are removable from their trolley and therefore can also be used on the shoulder.
These are some of the most interesting Trolley backpacks :

1. Seven Integrated trolley backpack and retractable shoulder straps, girl fashion print
2. Invicta  detachable and washable trolley backpack, girl’s fashion print
3. Yab Trolley backpack removable trolley, retractable shoulder straps, organizer pockets

Shoulder backpacks

Shoulder backpacks are the most classic solution for carrying books to school. They are practical, easily washable and above all they are lighter and less bulky than the trolley. For this reason they are particularly suitable for children in the first grades of elementary school who do not yet have to carry too much weight on their shoulders. At the very least, they can be combined with a separate trolley/trolley . Here are some nice proposals among shoulder backpacks:

1. DCCN Unisex Durable, Breathable, Organizer Pockets School Backpack
2. MEISOHUA Girl’s school backpack , roomy, organizer compartments, adjustable shoulder straps
3. VBIGER Girl school backpack , resistant, multipockets, adjustable and padded shoulder straps, various prints
4. SEVEN Extensible child school backpack , reflective safety elements

Expandable backpacks

Expandable backpacks are particularly roomy backpacks. In fact, their width can be adjusted by hinges which, once opened, increase the thickness and width of the briefcase. This useful function allows you to adjust the capacity of the backpack based on the amount of books to bring to school. If there are few books, the zip is closed thus avoiding empty spaces and consequent weight imbalance. If there are many books, the zipper opens and the backpack expands.
For this reason this type of backpacks are especially suitable for middle school and to be used for several years.

1. Seven School backpack that can be split
2. Invicta Extensible girl backpack
3. Seven Children’s backpack that can be split
4. Invicta child backpack Extensible

Backpacks with characters

Among the most popular school backpacks there are obviously those with the characters loved by children. They can be found in many models both on the shoulder and also on trolleys. Here are some examples that are very popular with children:

1. DISNEY Frozen double compartment backpack with integrated trolley
2. SPIDERMAN trolley backpack large compartments, integrated trolley, telescopic handle
3. GORMITI  spinner trolley backpack suitable for stairs

Backpacks with lunch box

It happens more and more often that children have to bring breakfast and snacks to school. For this reason, a particularly useful model requested by mothers are backpacks which also have compartments (including thermal compartments) specifically designed to carry food.
Here are two very popular models of backpacks of this type:

1. Lassig girl school backpack
2. Lassig child school backpack

Now take some time to make your choice but remember one thing : always pay attention to how the child wears the backpack! A comfortable backpack is one thing, but it won’t function properly if it’s used improperly. Even the best backpack, the lightest, most comfortable, with a rigid, contoured back and padded shoulder straps won’t help if it’s worn incorrectly or over one shoulder.