Finding the right backpack for your child can be a challenge. There are some tips you may want to consider if you are selecting a backpack for girls. This article will give you some ideas about backpack selection, styles, and
Questions to consider when thinking about purchasing a Girl’s backpack:
- How old is she? They backpack she liked last year, may not be “cool” now.
- What will she be carrying? Don’t buy a flimsy, cutesy one to carry a mountain of books and don’t buy a rugged behemoth to carry her essentials to the mall.
- How much does it cost? This is especially important if she will be switching backpacks for different occasions or as the season changes. Consider investing in one quality universal type and a few cute, inexpensive fashion types.
- Does she have any special needs? More and more, students need a bag with wheels or a waist strap to save their aching backs from the pain of lugging around so much stuff.
- What “extras” might she enjoy? Backpacks come with a variety of extra features that may spark her interests (more on that below).
- What is her personality like? Is she the kind of girl who likes to stand out in a crowd? A trendsetter? A girl who goes with the flow? Pick something that says something about her.
Extra Features Available in Backpacks for Girls:
- Side Pouch for Water Bottle- With the growing popularity of reusable water bottles, many backpack companies have added a side pouch, which allows her to have her water close at hand, but not mixed in with all of her stuff, thereby avoiding a potentially wet mess!
- Earphone slot- Some backpacks come with a pocket at the top or on the straps that can fit a phone or MP3 player with built in slits for headphones. If your girl loves to have her tunes nearby, this may be a secure and fun option for her.
- School Supply Compartment- A girl can never have enough organization for her pens, highlighters, sticky notes, and other school supplies. Make school a little cooler (and less stressful) by picking something with functional compartments.
- Different Pouches for different things. Many backpacks have moved on from the traditional design that had one big pocket and one little pocket. Shop around for the backpack with the right size and shaped pouches for her. That way she won’t have to mix her books, pens, make up, electronics, and gym clothes together.
- Laptop Sleeve- If she is carrying around a tablet or laptop, keep it protected with a sleeve. Some backpacks have them built in for convenience You can also buy a removable one so that she can decide whether or not to grab her laptop or leave it at home.
Ways Customize her Backpack for Girls:
If she is creative, you may want to help her customize her backpack with designs, her name, or depictions of her favorite sports or hobbies. Popular tools for customizing backpacks include: permanent marker, patches, puff paint, or even laminated pictures. Be sure her school does not have rules against writing on backpacks.