Emily is looking for suggestions on cute packs for kids. She writes:
Kind of a random question, but does anyone have ideas of where to find a cute, simple, not-too-expensive backpack of appropriate size for a preschooler to carry? I don't want one with cartoon characters on it, like I'd find at Target, Fred Meyer, etc. I know there are cute animal ones out there, just don't know where to find them! Thanks.
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oompa.com has lots of cute bags, many of which are pretty pricy from haba and blabla, but there are some really cute affordable ones there as well.
Posted by: sarah | May 19, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Last December we got Gabby a cute ladybug backpack that also includes a retractable handle and wheels on the bottom. She can wear it on her back or pull it behind her. She's two and a half years old and loves playing with it. I think it was around $22 or so. They had other ones too - frogs, ducks, and various other animals.
Powell's Books for Home and Garden
3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214 USA
Posted by: Melinda | May 19, 2007 at 10:10 AM
can you sew? this is simple, sweet, and easy: http://www.craftideas.info/html/childs_fabric_backpack.html
Posted by: kyrie | May 19, 2007 at 10:27 AM
also, if you can sew there are some great free patterns at http://www.ottobredesign.com/en just scroll through the free downloads and there are several animal-shaped bags.
Posted by: sarah | May 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM
My son has a REALLY cute one, in the shape of a Ducky. I have a link to it on my travel blog: CarSeatTraveler.com. I can't get the link to post so click on January archives and scroll down 'til you see the picture.
The company also makes penguins and other animals. We can SO many comments all through the airports when we travel back home to Oregon. It's quite funny how much interest people have in it!
Posted by: Nicole, James' Mom | May 19, 2007 at 02:07 PM
We buy our sons' backpacks at REI. They look normal and cute, without the advertising or silly cartoons.
Posted by: Lila | May 19, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Hannah Anderson makes backpacks that are small, sturdy, and appropriate for young children. We got one years ago, and it is still my son's favorite. I have also noticed some really cute children's backpacks at the Rack made by Jansport; again, with no media images on them.
Posted by: fionnsnana | May 19, 2007 at 03:38 PM
we have some awesome backpacks at Black Wagon. They are vinyl and come in fun shapes (parrot, cat, giraffe, pig...)
you can check them out here:
http://www.blackwagon.com/black-wagon/lp.html
Posted by: megan@blackwagon.com | May 19, 2007 at 11:22 PM
nordstrom rack: small sports backpacks, perfect for little ones: $12-15.
Posted by: amy | May 20, 2007 at 11:01 AM
I haven't bought any of these, but I've had my eye on them - super cute!
http://www.chocolatecakeclub.com/dokiquba.html
Posted by: tory | May 20, 2007 at 11:15 AM
In the kids garden section at Target they have really cute inexpensive backpacks. I got my son an owl and there are cats for girls.
Posted by: robin | May 21, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Sammies (samsonite's kids collection) by Samsonite has cute animal backpack collection. I bought turtle Dipsy Backpack for my son and he loves it. Well made and very functional!
Posted by: kayo | May 21, 2007 at 12:54 PM
I have seen some really cute ones at Sweet Peas, a consignment children's resale store in Sellwood. It's going to be hit and miss since it's a consignment shop but they almost always have backpacks in there and you can't beat the prices ($2-$10).
Posted by: Melissa | May 22, 2007 at 01:54 PM
These are on sale on Pottery Barn Kids right now for only $10. We have one for my 2 1/2 year old and he loves it.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sd445/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1%7C16%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7Cbackpack&cm%5Fsrc=SCH
Posted by: Em | May 22, 2007 at 04:31 PM
Have this cute, simple, not-too-expensive backpack of appropriate size for a preschooler to carry. Get this fabulous backpack for your kids at... Carry on backpacks
Posted by: Mary | July 16, 2007 at 04:44 AM
Check out www.thecrazydazy.com they have some cute quilted bags for kids by Stephen Joseph.
Posted by: Traci | July 19, 2007 at 12:31 PM
I recently bought a Stephen Joseph backpack - love it. Very cute, nicely made. I bought it at Mako on NW 23rd for about $23.00 and also saw them at Spoiled Rotten in Sellwood (though I think they just recently moved).
Portland Luggage Company sells the Sammies -- also very cute and seem to be well made.
Posted by: FG | January 20, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I also came across some Stephen Joseph backpacks at www.itsjust4me.com and my kids loved it.
It cost about $25 which is not too bad as I got to personalize it. Very cute designs!
Posted by: Megan Adams | March 16, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Kids will definitely love this backpacks, they're so cute.
Posted by: Lea@ bean bags for kids | March 09, 2011 at 04:41 AM
Just follow this link http://www.squidoo.com/frog-backpack . I'm sure your kids will definitely love this frog backpack.
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