Whether your child is starting daycare, pre-school or primary school, choosing some colourful new gear can help build excitement for the big day. Now more that ever, parents have a massive range of back-to-school products to choose from. Here are a few of our faves.
Butterfly backpack
This applique backpack from My Baby Rocks is sure to stand out in the locker room. While this design features butterflies and daisies, the 35cm high backpack also comes in boy and unisex versions. $29.95.
Personalised lunchbox
Not only do these lunchboxes by Identity Direct feature popular licensed characters, they also come personalised with your child’s name. $16.95.
Texta Jumbo Zoom Crayons
This 20 pack of crayons from Officeworks don’t need sharpening, simply twist barrel to propel crayon, for no mess colouring. $14.96.
Pencil Grips
A must for all children learning to write, these pencil grips from Educational Experience can be used by left or right-handed children on all standard pens and pencils, providing comfort and support and encouraging the correct grip. $21.89 for a pack of 20.
Swim bag
Keep wet towels and swimmers away from exercise books with these bright swim bags from Officeworks. Available in a range of colours for $9.98.
Reusable sandwich wraps
It’s the sustainable lunch packaging that can be used again and again! These lighweight, washable wraps from Going Green Solutions secure with velcro so they are easy for small hands to open. Prices start at $7.95.
Boon snack ball
This innovative spherical snack container by Boon is great for travel. Available at the Kids Store, the two halves of the ball unscrew for easy cleaning and the lid snaps in place to keep snacks inside. $14.95
Multi-Spots Drink Bottle By Rush
Keep your child’s drinks warm or cooler for longer in this cute drink bottle from The Kids Store. Designed by Bobble Art, this bottle is made from durable, light weight aluminium (a much favoured alternative to plastic) and features an hygienic lid which seals over the ‘pop-top’ mouth nozzle. $19.95
Lunch-in-style insulated bag
Protect your kid’s lunch with this reusable lunch bag made with oilcloth and vinyl. Available on Etsy, the bags come in a range of vintage fabrics and fasten with velcro. $US18.00.
EZ Freeze drink bottle
These colourful drink bottles from Officeworks keep drinks cooler longer with the use of the freezer gel stick, included. Just screw in before adding water or juice and your child’s drink will stay cool for hours. $9.99.
Certified Organic Kid lunch bag
Made of 100% certified organic cotton, these re-usable cloth lunch bags from I’m Organic Make a statement without saying a word. $17.00.
Kikki K erasers
The humble pencil eraser has had a striking makeover thanks to Swedish stationery chain Kikki K. Choose from a wide range of delicious designs, and match with the equally adorable kikki.K Pencils. $0.50 each.
Cocoon Couture library bags
These 100% cotton calico library Bags are ideal for trips to the library, visits to Nana & Grandpa’s, outings to the park, or even to use as their very own shopping bag. Available from Urban Child for $13.50.
Dinosaur pencil case
The Terrific Dinosaur Large Pencil Case from The Kids Store is ideal for taking to kindy or school. It has enough room to fit all the bits and pieces that kids may need and even has enough room for a 30cm ruler. A name tag is featured inside so little ones won’t lose sight of their pencil case for very long. $12.95.
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