
As kids today juggle between school and extracurricular activities, an ergonomic and sturdy backpack is the solution to keeping the kids happy as they carry their load. Backpacks are also a perfect way for the kids to showcase their personalities! From quirky patterned bags to themed and colorful backpacks, there are plenty of bag options for your kids. We have narrowed down some of the best hardy, ergonomic, and jazzy-designed bags for the kids to pick and choose!
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Kids of all ages would absolutely love Smiggle’s trolley backpacks. This backpack doubles up as a trolley bag when the load gets too heavy for the little ones. It features 4 different zipped components to store everything that the kids need before heading out. With padded adjustable shoulder straps, its guarantees maximum comfort the little ones as they go out and about.
Smiggle, Multiple Locations, www.smiggle.sg
If you have a little adventurer on hand, then Ergobag’s Prime School Backpack is the ideal backpack. The design of Ergobag ensures that the backpack “grows” along with the kids, making it suitable as they transition through their childhood. It also innovatively incorporates optimal load distribution, reducing the heavy load of books and clothes on the shoulder muscle and spine. With breathable comfortable back padding mesh, this bag keeps your kid cool despite Singapore’s humid weather!
Ergokid, www.ergokid.com
This backpack is not only durable and comfortable for kids, it's also really sleek and stylish. It's perfect for kids who are budding fashionistas and prefer a more toned down backpack compared to the usual whimsical ones, and this Mini Scout Backpack also contains a vegan label, meaning no animal testing occurred during the production of this bag. The backpack itself is lightweight and comfortable, with many zipped compartments and adjustable straps. It's also water-resistant, making the backpack really easy to clean.
Smallable, www.smallable.com
Skip Hop Little Kid Backpack is an animal-themed school or outing backpack for little kids. Its whimsical design and durable material makes it an adorable and sturdy bag for any occasion! The dual mesh side pockets fit a juice box or water bottle for easy access. The front pouch is ideal for snacks, and even includes extra pockets for pencils or any other favorite stuffed toy. The comfy padded straps go easy on those little shoulders. With its water-resistant fabric, there is no need to worry about stains and food spills!
Pupsik Studio, www.pupsikstudio.com
Kanken Mini backpacks are adorable! They're also absolutely delightful to look at considering how brightly colored they are. Your kids will have such an enjoyable time picking and choosing their favourite color of the lot. This popular backpack is made of a hardwearing Vinylon F fabric, able to withstand both dirt and mess. There's also a PE foam seat cushion stored in the interior back pocket, preventing anything inside the bag from poking your kiddo's back when they carry it to school. There's also a name and address label inside the bag that you can help your child fill up.
Fjallraven, www.fjallravensea.com
Pottery Barn Kids boosts an impressive range of ergonomic kids' backpack in various colors and designs. They're not only durable and functional, but all come in super playful designs that will surely be attractive to the kids! What's more, the backpack features pockets, straps and gear loops, and the exterior straps can even hold a Mackenzie lunch bag in place. The fun part about this backpack is its glow-in-the-dark function which lasts for about three to four hours on average!
Pottery Barn Kids, www.potterybarnkids.com
Dubbed as the "Goldilocks Bag", Tinyme Junior Kids Backpack is not too big, not too small, but just right for those easy-going kids who prefer not to be loaded up. This "just right" backpack is perfect for carrying around daycare essentials, must-have toys, or even a snack! It even has bonus features such as an easy access side pocket to hold a water bottle, padded back for extra comfort, adjustable straps, and cute patterned lining. With an extensive range of adorable designs and colors, your little one will certainly be able to find one that fits their sense of style!
Tinyme, www.tinyme.sg
Bixbee is known for its patented horizontal bag design that helps to carry weight at your child's waist level, helping him or her in his posture. Each Bixbee backpack is specifically designed for kids' unique measurements, with padded adjustable shoulder straps and padded back panel. The Bixbee backpack is also made with rugged water resistant polyester, making it extremely easy to clean and wash nasty food stains. With multiple bag sizes to accommodate each age group from 3 to 10 years told as well as plenty of designs and colors available, there is definitely a perfect one for your little one!
Lazada, www.lazada.sg
The IMPACT Ergo-Comfort Casual Backpack is the only ergonomic brand internationally endorsed and recommended by Singapore Physiotherapy Association and The Chiropractic Association (Singapore). And for a very good reason too! As a reasonably light backpack at 450g, it adds minimal weight to your little one's back. Its minimalist design and assortment of colors available makes it extremely easy to pair with any school uniform or weekend outfits!
How much: SG$79.90
Where to get: Ergoworks, www.ergoworks.com.sg
For parents who want something more unique for their kids, this My 1st Years Personalized Backpack is perfect. It comes with gray embroidered lettering of a name of your choice, and allows your kid to get really excited about the fact that they'll be bring their one-of-a-kind special backpack to school! The bag itself is made of a durable polyester canvas with a satin lining, and comes with a main compartment and front pocket. There are also mesh pockets at the sides and the back is padded for comfort. Even the shoulder straps are padded and they're also adjustable.
Childrensalon, www.childrensalon.com
Another backpack with a horizontal design, the Deep Ocean Backpack from Baby Tula features whimsical patterns that complement and bring out your kid's personal style. The backpack comes with adjustable padded straps, and there's also a sling chest clip for your child to carry the backpack in the most comfortable way. There's also quite a bit of storage space with pockets on the front and a stretchy interior pocket that's embedded in the main compartment. Made of a 100% water-resistant polyester fabric, the backpack is pretty easy to clean, making maintenance pretty fuss-free.
Baby Tula, www.amazon.sg/Water-Resistant-School-Bookbag
Cotton On Kids has always been a very vibrant brand, so their range of backpacks is also not any different! They carry a bunch of Kids Licensed Backpacks that feature popular cartoon characters that children adore, including Miffy, Spiderman, and various Disney princesses. The backpack itself contains multiple storage compartments, and also comes with a name tag inside so that your kids won't confuse their backpack with other classmates' bags. The product also comes with adjustable straps.
Cotton On Kids, Multiple Locations, www.cottonon.com
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