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Best back-to-school backpacks
to use with COVID-19 in mind
BY JENNA FANELLIA
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
COVID-19 has encouraged many people
to increase their focus on sanitization
and cleanliness. When and if you decide
to send your child back to school or even
daycare, you’re going to want to take
all of the necessary precautions to keep
them and everyone else at these facilities
as safe as possible.
Sure, you can wash your child’s clothes
aft er a school day, but what about their
backpacks? Well, get your little ones one
of these washable backpacks that are
not only convenient but also super stylish
and fun! Th ey also come with easily
accessible exterior pockets so kids can
grab their hand sanitizer when needed!
Zip & Zoe Mini Backpack
Th e Zip & Zoe ultra cool mini washable
backpacks feature a detachable safety
harness and reins and a zippered main
compartment with plenty of space for
snacks and school materials. Th e material
is machine washable and the padded
back straps keep the kiddos comfortable
and secure on their journeys.
Pricing: $22.95
Mackenzie Rainbow Backpack
From Pottery Barn Kids, Mackenzie
Rainbow washable backpacksare durable,
functional and colorful.All backpacks
have adjustable straps that are
contoured and padded to ensure a comfortable
fi t and the small and large backpacks
even feature a pocket for MP3
players. Th e exterior straps would be a
great place to attach a bottle of sanitizer
anda lunchbox. You can even personalize
your child’s backpack by adding
their name!
Pricing:$26.50–$59.50
7AM MINI Backpack
Th e MINI backpack is perfect for kids
of any age. It’s small and light, but is a
great place to store school supplies and
other essentials. Th ese backpacks come
witheasy grab handles and adjustable padded
shoulder straps, zippered pockets on
the inside and outside that are great for
storing some hand sanitizer and providing
easy access, a water-repellent outer
shell, and it is machine washable.
Pricing: $40
7AM MINI Dino Backpack
Th e MINI Dino is a fun spin off of
the classic backpack, complete with soft
spikes and vibrant colors. Th e perfect
mini backpack for carrying all that your
kids need for school or daycare!
Pricing: $45
LONECONE Backpacks
Th ese machine-washable backpacks
come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Th ey are equipped with large zippers
that are easy for small hands to open and
close. Th ey also have U-shaped openings
for frustration-free access to contents
and padded shoulder straps that can
be quickly adjusted using slide buckles.
Th ey are even play proof and have been
tested to withstand over 100 hours of use
without loss of function.
Pricing: $22.99
Vera Bradley
Campus Backpack
Suggested for older kids, the campus
backpack is generously sized to accommodate
an on-the-go lifestyle, and is
also equipped with smart functionality
like comfort padded shoulder straps and
a secure, padded laptop compartment.
Pricing: $115
Dabbawalla Preschool
Backpacks
Th ese washable backpacks are absolutely
adorable and the perfect size for
your little ones. Th oughtful, functional
details include a sturdy grip handle,
wide zipper openings and cushioned
straps that adjust from the inside
and can be pulled tight when carried
as a tote. Roomy enough to tote lunch,
school materials and more. Th is backpack
is recyclable, washable, 100 percent
toxic-free, and is craft ed from a revolutionary
foam material. An embroidery
option on the back pocket makes it
extra special!
Pricing: $30-$60
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