The perfect school bag in five minutes
Is your child starting kindergarten next fall? Then there’s no better time to start thinking about school bags. We’ll tell you what to look for and help you find the model that’s just right for your needs.
It’s your child’s last year of preschool, which means kindergarten is just around the corner. Their first school bag can be an important and even emotional symbol of that big day, so it’s never too early to start thinking about the perfect choice. After all, it’s easy to get lost in the jungle of bag brands and styles, especially when more than one person’s involved in choosing (the child, the parents, a gift-giving family friend or relative, etc.). We’re here to guide you through the decision-making process, because we want you to come away with a school bag you and your child can both feel great about for years to come.
“For me as a mother, it was important to choose a school bag that wasn’t too heavy and sat well from an ergonomic standpoint. Since sustainability is important to our family as well, it wasn’t long before we landed on the ergobag. The color and the design were important to my daughter, of course. She knew ergobag from older friends, so she knew right away that she wanted a bag with those cool Kletties.” - Ulli, mother of two girls
School bags come in different styles. Whether a satchel-style or a backpack-style bag is right for your child is more than just a question of taste. More traditional, “boxy” satchel-style bags make it easier for children to keep track of things and stay organized. Backpack-style bags, on the other hand, are more ergonomic and easier on the back. Many people also consider them a more relaxed, timeless style.
We at ergobag offer you a choice of six models: Besides our most popular backpack-style (pack, prime, and prime set) and satchel-style (cubo) models, we also offer the cubo light for short, slight children and the maxi for bigger kids. The maxi is brand-new for the 2023-24 season. Its back system adjusts from 1.20 to 1.70 meters (47” to 67”), making it ideal for tall children.
“It was definitely an emotional experience. The first day of school is the beginning of a whole new chapter in life, and when your first child starts kindergarten, you have no idea what to expect. We got our daughter’s school bag well in advance.” Ulli, mother of two girls
Now comes the part that most people find the hardest, but also the most fun: picking a design! While parents are usually more interested in the functional side of things, kids care about what their bags look like. When making your purchase, keep in mind that your child’s tastes will change as they grow. That’s why ergobag offers timeless, yet kid-friendly designs to ensure that they’ll love their bags for years to come. All of our backpacks also feature Kletties, which let children make their bags their own. Each backpack comes with a set of Kletties, and they’re available in countless additional themes. They stick to the hook-and-loop surfaces on the backpack, so kids can switch them out whenever they like. Our Hangies and Zippies offer even more ways for children to customize their school bags and express their changing tastes through the years.
Priority number one: enjoy the time you have until school starts! But at some point, you’ll want to start thinking about accessories as well. Individuality is a big factor here, because tastes change... and elementary-school tastes can change frequently. Besides, variety is the spice of life. And variety is the name of the game at ergobag, so you can update the look of your backpack as often as you like:
Kletties: Interchangeable designs with hook-and-loop backing for easy sticking and unsticking. They also stick to Zip sets!
Zippies: Large, colorful Zip sets and Zippies are an eye-catching addition to any ergobag. Zip sets with LEDs also make kids more easily visible, especially on dark days.
Hangies: Use ergobag’s lucky charms as keyrings or hang them directly from a school bag.
You’re officially a school bag expert. If you’re still hungry for knowledge or want to dive deeper into a specific ergobag topic, we’ve compiled plenty of additional information for you here.
