While many parents are familiar with the wealth of sporting goods bags on the market for hauling balls, nets, shoes and other gear, many may not realise the benefit of arts and crafts backpacks which are becoming very popular for keeping your child organised and minimising mess.
What to Look for in an Art Backpack
The most important tip for keeping your child mobile with their craft supplies is to choose a bag that is easy for them to carry themselves. However the bag should also:
- Be durable on the outside for withstanding many bus rides, playgrounds, etc.
- Be durable on the inside to withstand pencil marks, ink stains, or other leaks and spills that can occur by carrying around art and craft supplies.
- Have lots of pockets for tucking away small supplies and pencils or markers.
- Close completely with a zipper to prevent supplies from falling out as your child moves their backpack from location to location. You’d be surprised how quickly colored pencils can fall out of a backpack!
- Have a brightly colored motif or pattern so that if markers or other supplies do leak through the backpack the spill will be less noticeable, or improve your ability to keep your bag looking great by opting for a machine washable version.
Other Supplies to Consider with an Art Backpack
Many makers of backpacks for children also design complementary accessories such as zipper pouches and pencil cases. These pieces are invaluable at keeping your child’s supplies organised and neat. By keeping potentially messy supplies, such as glue, in separate zippered pouches you’ll extend the life of your child’s backpack and save yourself a lot of mess down the road.
Children’s backpacks come in a number of shapes and sizes. Brands that are well known for their quality and popularity among children include Bixbee and Bobble Art bags. You can be sure that these brands will be loved by your kids, and they also offer great value for money.
