Kid-Approved Backpacks That Are Cool For School

I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid, pre-teen and high-schooler, I cared an awful lot about my backpack. I wanted something fashionable and unique! Something that reflected my personal style at the time, while also being practical. Backpacks have seriously come a long way and now there are hundreds of choices, if not thousands. While searching for two new school bags for my children I came across tons of cool ones that I knew my kiddos would approve of. In fact, I asked them if they did! These backpacks get two thumbs up for going back-to-school feeling confident and comfortable.

Ultimately, my daughter’s choice the Unicorn from the Skip Hop Zoo series available at indigo.ca and my son’s pick is a classic navy blue backpack. They are both pleased as punch with their new school bags, which makes me very happy!

I hope you find some back-to-school inspiration from my roundup. You can even show it to your kiddos, they might just find “the one” for this school year.

Happy BTS shopping!

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith, Editor of The Best of This Life, has been crafting lifestyle content and delicious recipes for over a decade. Featured on platforms like BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, and Chatelaine, she writes about family, food, home, and wellness, inspiring readers to live well and savour life's beauty. Based in Ottawa, she shares her adventures with her husband, two beautiful kids, and their mischievous cat, Zoro.

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