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When is a standard school backpack appropriate for toddlers? NEVER. You never want to risk back injury to a toddler or young child by letting them carry something not suited for their size. Even a standard backpack with less weight isn’t a good idea because the weight is not evenly distributed across the back. So what’s the alternative? toddler backpacks - sometimes called preschool backpacks or kindergarten backpacks.

Toddler backpacks are bags designed for young kids. These mini-backpacks are not only designed to accommodate smaller bodies, but they often feature fun colors and characters. These backpacks are perfect for use in preschool and kindergarten.

Check out some examples of toddler backpacks at eBags below:

Little Packrats Milo Backpack

Lucky Bums Lucky Bug with Frog

Little Packrats Stegosaurus Backpack

Zebra Crossing Club Lambchop Mini Backpack

Let’s face it, there’s a plethora of boring diaper bags out there. Want something plain in pastel pink or blue? You’ve got a ton of choices. But who wants to carry a bag that screams “I gave up on fashion when I had kids”? Not me. You might as well buy yourself a set of mom jeans if you’re going to go down that path. And that’s why I’ve got my eye on some truly stylish diaper bags that look more like handbags than baby bags.

The nice thing about these bags is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get style. For instance, the Kalencom Traveler Quilted bag is less than $100. And for that price you get not only the standard items such as multiple pockets, stroller straps, changing pad, and bottle tote, but also a beautiful bag that can be used even after you’re no longer carrying around diapers and bottles.

If diaper totes are your bag (pun intended), then check out our newest diaper bag brand - Liz Lange. The Liz Lange Cherie’s clean lines make the bag truly chic. It also includes everything you’ve come to expect from diaper bags including bottle tote, change pad, pockets, and even a matching clutch. And while you might expect to pay upwards of $300 for the bag, right now it’s on sale for under $150.

If you’re hoping to spend less, perhaps the Bisadora Lime Green Geometric Print Baby Bag Tote is for you. It’s under $50 right now. The bright lime green color will keep you feeling and looking cheery even in the middle of winter. This is another bag that can be used even beyond baby for things like travel and errands. This bag is ideal for older babies and toddlers as it is a bit smaller than other standard bags.

Have you been shopping around for diaper bags lately? What are some of your favorites? Post a comment and let us know.

Sure carrying a lunch bag or box as an adult can seem a little elementary, but the Mario Batali Margherite Insulated Satchel in Persimmon Floral, is the perfect solution. This insulated lunch bag takes the shape and style of a trendy handbag, making it the perfect way to get your lunch to work! This way you can feel good about using a reusable lunch bag, AND maintain your fashion forward disposition! Fashionistas rejoice!

Carrying a diaper bag is a necessity, but why should moms have to give up their style to do so? Brands like Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Cynthia Rowley, and Baby Kaed have created designer diaper bags with the perfect marriage of style and functionality.

Diaper bags clashing with outfits is a thing of the past. New moms can look and feel their best with one of these fabulous bags on their arms! Plus, once your little ones are old enough that you don’t have to carry a diaper bag, it can then be used as a fabulous tote, to carry all of your other necessities!

It’s Back To School season! As if you couldn’t tell by all the ads out there. So instead of talking about the latest backpack deals or praising the virtues of a particular backpack brand, I’d like to take a different approach to the subject.

Working here at eBags, I’ve come to know the website very well. In fact, I’ve found some pretty interesting and unique products available. Can anyone say coffee carrier? You may have thought that the only Back to School products we carry are backpacks, messenger bags, and laptop bags. Well, here are some some more unique Back to School backpacks, bags, and pairings of the two that will have your kid looking cool at school.

	Kipling Hiker Backpack and Kipling Freedom Pencil Case: What’s cooler than a Kipling backpack? How about a Kipling backpack and a matching Kipling pencil case. Both bags come in the matching colors of red, black, and true blue. Plus, both come with the signature Kipling gorilla key ring. The Kipling Hiker Expandable Backpack is a full-sized backpack perfect for school with its numerous pockets. Need a smaller backpack for your child? The Kipling Child Backpack also comes in red and true blue to match the pencil case.
	Miquelrius Joshua Davis Kanagawa Backpack + notebook: Going to school inevitably means having to write things down. So why not write in a notebook that matches your backpack? The Joshua Davis line of backpacks and messenger bags from Miquelrius come in unique patterns described as “traditional organic forms randomized into contemporary compositions”. Each bag features a 6″ x 8″ 280-page spiral notebook with matching artwork on the cover.
	Precision Pak Buffalo II Skateboard Pack and Case Logic True Sport nano® (4th Gen) Armband: Got a child who’s a skater? Maybe you’re one yourself. Well, here’s a pack that’ll take you from the schoolyard to the skate park…or from high school to the half pipe. The Precision Pak Buffalo II Skateboard Pack has a front panel that is constructed in a way that a skateboard can be tucked in. There are multiple compartments for all sorts of storage and foamy straps for extra comfort. And who wants to skate without tunes? The Case Logic True Sport nano Armband is perfect for the 4th generation iPod nano. It’s made from a breatable sport material to keep you dry and features a cord management loop to prevent long earbuds from flopping around while you skate.
	Roxy Girl fun times backpack w/removable lunchbox: Roxy and Roxy Girl are known for fun and unique bags, but this backpack has an added feature - a removable lunch box. The lunch box fits in the exterior front slide pocket which is perfect if you need to carry something additional in your hands. It’s also great for remembering to bring your lunch to and from school.
	Case Logic Artist Series Canvas Messenger Bag: Want a school bag that’s truly your own? Then the Case Logic Artist Series Canvas Messenger Bag is for you. You can literally draw on the bag the create your own custom design. The bag comes with 1 Sharpie® outlining pen and suggestions on how to get started. This messenger bag is also made from 100% earth friendly cotton canvas.

I remember the days of school lunch. I never had anything as cool as a reusable lunch bag though. When I grew out of lunchboxes I went to the generic brown bag. BORING!

If only I were a kid again. I’d carry one of these cute school lunch bags.

	Built NY Munchler Four-Pack: Built NY is known for truly unique lunchboxes and lunch bags, but these are a notch above the rest. Meet Benny, Boo, Lefty, and Meadow - the fun animal school lunch bags that are the result of Built NY’s collaboration with award-winning children’s book illustrator Stephen Savage. For less than $25.00 you can own all 4 bags in the collection. That’s nearly one for every school day in the week.
	LEGO Insulated School Bag - Black / Skeleton: What kid doesn’t think fondly of LEGOs - especially boys. From all sorts of LEGO block sets to Legoland, LEGO has become a big part of so many children’s lives. Now your child can take that love for LEGO to school for lunch. No, not by eating the blocks - please don’t do that - but by carrying a LEGO Insulated School Bag. This particular bag shown here features a LEGO skeleton design.
	Wildkin Purple English Riding Lunch Bag: Got a little girl who loves horses? This Wildkin lunch bag is perfect then. The print features horses, saddles, and other english riding imagery and comes in a lovely lavender color.
	Emilie Sloan Gabrielle Lunch Tote: Icy Blue: For older kids in school, here is a great example of a more sophisticated but still lovely lunch tote. The bag features room for your lunch, water bottle, and more. It is made from a rain resistant material.

Think all diaper bags are pink with flowers? Think again. Today’s diaper bags come in many styles from glamorous designer bags to functional backpacks. And if you’re a dad, there are bags out there just for you with a more masculine look.

Premier makers of men’s diaper bags or dad diaper bags include Diaper Dude and DadGear but you can find both masculine and gender-neutral bags from other diaper bag brands including Go Gaga, Baby Sherpa, Ju-Ju-Be, and Fleurville.

Love camouflage? Check out the camouflage diaper bags from Diaper Dude. Want to show off your alma mater? Check out the DadGear Messenger Bag Collegiate Series. You can even find Skulls and Flames on a DadGear bag.

One interesting choice for dads is the Diaper Dude Brown Pleather Messenger II Diaper Bag. It’s great for parents who love the look of leather but don’t want the hassle of cleaning up spills and messes and don’t want to worry about ruining good leather material.

Of course these bags are not just for dads. If you’re a mom who wants something a little less “girly”, these bags may just be what you’re looking for.

It’s hard to go a day without hearing one of the jaw-dropping statistics.
“Every second, 400 light and aerodynamic plastic bags are distributed in the State of California… that’s 14 billion her year.” (Californians Against Waste)

But even after the barrage of horrifying information, how many of us have bothered to start using the less-wasteful alternatives?

Is it hesitancy to be labeled as a tree-hugging, crunchy-granola hippy?

Understandably, some consumers might pause before shelling out their hard-earned money for one of the bland, lifeless and at times just-plain-ugly reusable bags being promoted…

Fear not, eBags is ready to help guide you in the right direction with a large selection of reusable options! You’ll be lending both yourself and the planet a hand when you replace those flimsy, easily torn plastic bags with a sturdy tote!

You can tell your kids are growing up when they’re no longer asking for the awesome dinosaur backpack or the cute barbie bag for back-to-school shopping. Not only that, but you’ll find that backpacks are getting pricier the older your kids get. So how can you find the best bag for your kids without emptying your wallet?

The key is looking at what grade your child is in. There are two major transitions in terms of backpacks for your kids. The first is when they move from elementary school to middle school. The second when they go from middle school to high school. Each time period calls for a different bab. Below I’ve mentioned some key things to look for to make the transitions a little bit easier.

Bags for Elementary:

From Kindergarten to about 5th grade, you won’t have to worry about your kids toting along a heavy haul. If anything, they’ll only have to worry about carrying some pencils and a folder for their papers. Which means that you won’t have to worry about finding a gigantic bag for them.

The key is to find a bag your child likes: one that’s unique, personalized, and durable. You know they’re going to put the bag through trauma. As a parent, that’s your key goal. The rest you can leave up to your little boy or girl.                                                                                                  

A good example would be this LEGO Jr School Bag. It’s sized specifically for younger elementary school children, designed for kids, and built with durable materials so you won’t have to worry about it falling apart on you.

For your little girl, you can also consider the LeSportsac Basic Backpack. The bag comes with padded straps, and is fairly spacious while still staying light. A bag like this could potentially be used throughout the elementary school years.

Bags for Middle-Schoolers:

Here’s when you’re kids are going to start worrying about the way their backpacks really look. And they’ll be hauling a few more notebooks and supplies than the average elementary school student. Which means you’re going to have to upgrade to an even more durable bag.

A good choice would be the Hurley Kids One and Only Backpack. It’s a step away from the dolls and dinosaurs and legos. But it also has a sense of big kid style to it. Plus, it’s built with more compartments and room: all with durable materials. So no matter how far your kid drags it home, it’ll still make it in one piece.

For girls, you can always go with a Roxy Crystal Clear Backpack. They’re durable and come with a sassy sense of style. And they’re definitely an upgrade in terms of size and durability from the average elementary school backpack.

Bags for High Schoolers:

Welcome to the beginning of life with textbooks. Your growing kid is going to have to be hauling around some pretty hefty supplies throughout highschool. Which means you’re going to want a backpack that can handle all of the stress while also supporting your child’s back. And of course, your kid is going to want to put in their two cents on what sort of style they’re looking for.

You’re going to have to consider all of the following:

1) Durability
2) Space
3) Style
4) Music (headphone and MP3 pocket)
5) Laptops
6) Support

A good bag would be the OGIO Mastermind. It’s a fairly massive bag, but it comes with padded straps along with a sternum strap for greater support. It has a padded laptop sleeve compartment that’s separate from the main compartment, making it easier to access the computer. Plus, it has a weather proof compartment for MP3 players and a headphone jack. Along with its stylish curves and durability, the Mastermind makes for one of the best high school bags out there.