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Re: Backpack Excitement

Audrey — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:47:28 -0000

My kids always wanted their own suitcases, backpacks etc.

The Elmo backpack is just adorable.

Re: Backpack Excitement

dailydwelling — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:46:30 -0000

I've never heard of tote bags being used for Kindergarten, but the zipper
issue does make sense. We're pretty much mastered zippers here too.

Re: Backpack Excitement

dailydwelling — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:40:31 -0000

That's great!!! My kids are always excited to wear their backpacks.

Re: Backpack Excitement

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:40:19 -0000

The girls also have great backpacks that travel with us everywhere. The pair fit perfectly between the carseats for easy reach during cartrips. The girls pack them full of toys and I add a few snacks. Presto - Mommy gets to talk to Daddy as well as the girls during the trip rather than having all of her mental energy concentrated on the backseat.

We were all looking forward to those being used for Kindergarten, but lo and behold, they HAVE to use tote bags! The reasoning is that zippers are too difficult for thier little fingers. WHAT!? We conquered zippers a few years ago. Oh well, who can't use another tote bag, right? :)

Re: Backpack Excitement

techiemomster — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:36:05 -0000

I just did the same thing with my 3.5 yo son. He loves it! He hasn't argued about wearing it, ever, even all day at the zoo, when it was 95 degrees, and 95% humidity.

Re: Backpack Excitement

Ticia — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:49:56 -0000

I LOVE toddler backpacks and we have ones for our kids for similar reasons.

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mub — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:01:13 -0000

He's darling! And he looks so proud of himself too.

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free2befrugal — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:27:19 -0000

Great idea!

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Jenny — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:18:23 -0000

awww. i have to replace my sons bag. but he loves it so much.

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Jeni — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:57:41 -0000

We do the same thing! If we're going somewhere that my 2yo needs to bring things, she wears her zebra-print little backpack. She loves it!

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dailydwelling — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:52:15 -0000

Yes, I do cherish being able to carry around a smaller purse again!

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Niffer — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:35:12 -0000

I totally do this too! My third is now 22 months and he's been toting his own "packpack" for about 2 months...Mommy likes her smaller purse!

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Jenny — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:05:08 -0000

What a cutie!