How to Choose Your Toddler's First Backpack

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Make sure your child can carry a backpack.. Ask if the school has any requirements.. Figure out what will go in the backpack.

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1

Make sure your child can carry a backpack.

Step 1

Make sure your child can carry a backpack.

2

Ask if the school has any requirements.

Step 2

Ask if the school has any requirements.

3

Figure out what will go in the backpack.

Step 3

Figure out what will go in the backpack.

4

Determine your budget.

Step 4

Determine your budget.

5

Plan to shop in person with your child.

Step 5

Plan to shop in person with your child.

6

Check for sales and coupons.

Step 6

Check for sales and coupons.

7

Choose a backpack that sits between your child's waist and neck.

Step 7

Choose a backpack that sits between your child's waist and neck.

8

Look for wide, padded shoulder straps.

Step 8

Look for wide, padded shoulder straps.

9

Make sure the back has padding.

Step 9

Make sure the back has padding.

10

Look for a waist strap.

Step 10

Look for a waist strap.

11

Check for adjustability.

Step 11

Check for adjustability.

12

Choose a material that cleans easily.

Step 12

Choose a material that cleans easily.

13

Let your toddler help choose.

Step 13

Let your toddler help choose.

14

Make sure the backpack fits properly.

Step 14

Make sure the backpack fits properly.

15

Label your child's backpack.

Step 15

Label your child's backpack.

16

Use all straps and ties.

Step 16

Use all straps and ties.

17

Clean the backpack regularly.

Step 17

Clean the backpack regularly.

18

Check to make sure it still fits.

Step 18

Check to make sure it still fits.

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