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Back To School Bags: 15 Backpacks For Kids, From Primary To Secondary School

Prices start from as little as £10.
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One of the most exciting parts about heading back to school as a child is the shopping trip to get all the supplies.

And one item no parent can forget is the backpack which will be religiously worn every day for the whole school year.

Designs vary, from the standard backpack with a front pocket, to more extravagant, lunchbox-integrated bags.

Whether you have a child going to primary or secondary school, you’ll no doubt be able to find one that would suit your child in our round-up below.

Prices start from as little as £10. 

Pug Backpack
AttitudeClothing
Is your child an animal lover? This pug backpack will go down well.
Price: £14.99.
Buy: Attitude Clothing, click here.
Converse Backpack
Converse
Simple yet affordable, with a designer label. There are additional zip-up pockets on this Converse backpack - and kids can choose their favourite colour.
Price: £19.99.
Buy: Converse UK, click here.
Mi-Pac Backpack
Mi-Pac
We love the bold print on this Mi-Pac backpack, and if your child has to carry around a laptop - there is a padded slot in the back to keep it safe.
Price: £29.99.
Buy: John Lewis, click here.
Unicorn Backpack
Tesco
If your child wants to stand out, this bright and quirky animal-themed bag might be the one.
Price: £20.75.
Buy: Tesco, click here.
Doodle Clouds Backpack
Paperchase
A brightly-coloured doodled backpack has the standard front pocket.
Price: £27.50
Buy: Paperchase, click here.
'Frozen' Backpack
Argos
Do you have a 'Frozen' fan in your family? Elsa and Anna can sit proudly on their backs with this affordable bag.
Price: £10.
Buy: Argos, click here.
Roxy Tribal Backpack
Argos
We love the tribal pattern on this backpack - as well as the additional side pockets. It comes with a matching pencil case, too. Bargain.
Price: £16.66.
Buy: Argos, click here.
Slazenger Backpack
SportsDirect
As well as having more pockets than you can probably count, this backpack comes with an integrated lunchbox.
Price: £15.
Buy: Sports Direct, click here.
Personalised Backpack
Etsy
Make sure your child's backpack stands out from the crowd by getting it personalised. Choose your colour, state the name, and get it ordered.
Price: £13.99.
Buy: Etsy, click here.
Kids' Sequin Rucksack
MS
If your kid is like a magpie for anything with a sparkle they'll love this shimmering bag.
Price: £18.
Buy: M&S, click here.
Asos Canvas Backpack
Asos
This canvas-style bag has a handle on the top and straps on the back so it can be worn or held either way.
Price: £29.99.
Buy: Asos, click here.
Silver Hype Backpack
Schuh
A statement backpack with a space-like feel to it.
Price: £30.
Buy: Schuh, click here.
My Kanken Bag
KankenBags
There's no doubt about it, Kanken bags are expensive but you pay for the quality.
Price: £58
Buy: My Kanken Bag. Click here.
Star Wars Backpack
Debenhams
The Stormtrooper print backpack is perfect for any 'Star Wars' fans.
Price: £15.
Buy: Debenhams, click here.
MUJI Backpack
MUJI
If your child would prefer a plain backpack over brightly-coloured ones, this one is pretty practical. It has front, side and internal pockets.
Price: £34.95.
Buy: MUJI, click here.

Before You Go

7 Fun Creative Craft Projects For Toddlers
Make a crown fit for a prince or princess(01 of07)
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Wrap bendable card around your child's head, take the measurement and trim off the excess card. Next, cut the card into a crown using a zigzag or get creative and try sticky-up hair or a favourite animal’s head or ears. Now it's your toddler's turn to decorate the card with felt tip pens, paint and glued-on bits of paper. Once they’re done staple the short sides together to create the crown. This is a great craft project for a play date. (credit:Matelly via Getty Images)
Make a car for whacky races(02 of07)
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Large cardboard boxes are just begging to be transformed into cars. Glue paper plates to the side as wheels and let your child's imagination roar. They may want to draw in people and make a bus or add windscreens and doors but let them take the driving seat. (credit:patrickheagney via Getty Images)
Make a mask(03 of07)
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Make masks with paper plates, hole punched on either side and threaded with elastic to fit your child's head. Your toddler can create whatever face they like using pens, paint, cut up tissue paper for hair and pipe cleaners for whiskers. (credit:igor kisselev, www.close-up.biz via Getty Images)
Make a model with modelling clay(04 of07)
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Toddlers love squishing, rolling and moulding play dough with different shaped cutters and their hands. Keep your homemade play dough in a sealed container or mix up a new batch with this super simple recipe: 3 cups of flour; 2 tablespoons of cornflour, 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of cold water and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Your toddler will love mixing up the ingredients. Divide your dough and choose different food colourings. Note: The salt content of homemade play dough is very high - keep an eye on your toddler to make sure they don’t eat any. (credit:Westend61 via Getty Images)
Do some potato printing and finger painting(05 of07)
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Halve a few potatoes and cut out shapes of stars, circles, letters or animals (whatever your child asks you to do). Then, dip the cut out potato half into washable, brightly coloured poster paint and it's time for some stamping fun on plain paper. Hand printing is lots of squelchy fun too (and you'll have a lovely record of just how little their hands were). (credit:Michaela Gunter via Getty Images)
Make some binoculars or a telescope(06 of07)
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This couldn't be simpler: after your toddler has painted two cardboard tubes the colours of their choice, tape them together for a pair of binoculars. A single longer roll (from your kitchen towel) makes a great pirate's telescope too. (credit:Chris Stein via Getty Images)
Make some silly glasses(07 of07)
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Cut out a pair of glasses in plain cardboard. Stick coloured cellophane into the holes as lenses and let your toddler paint them in bright, funky colours. Once the paint is dry, provide a selection of sparkly bits and pieces to decorate: think sequins, buttons, self-adhesive spots, even pasta shapes. Now your toddler is ready for a super-cute photo opportunity. Note: Ensure your toddler is supervised at all times as small objects like sequins and buttons are choking hazards. (credit:Westend61 via Getty Images)
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