Skip HopToddler Backpack, Zoo Preschool Ages 3-4, Dog

I love this cute little back pack. My son is 1 and we use it to carry his daily supplies back and forth to daycare and as a substitute diaper bag. He likes the bright colors and he knows it's his bag. We get lots of compliments on it where ever we go. It's the perfect size for a toddler and the straps are adjustable. It's sturdy and well made, and though it's on the small side, it holds just the right amount of stuff, (which for us is a lot since I'm an over-packer anyway). The name-tag inside didn't bleed and run when I wrote my son's name on it like most fabric tags do. The front pocket is great for the things you need more frequently like kleenux, and small toys, and it has a loop you can hook your keys onto. The side pouch is the perfect fit for a sippy cup. I so glad I got this; I just ordered the matching lunchbox and if I'm half as happy with it as I am with this backpack I'll be really pleased.Two weeks after I posted this review, and after barely 2 months of use, the zipper for the main compartment broke. I was heartbroken. I searched everywhere for the receipt so I could call for a possible replacement, but no luck. I spent an hour trying to repair it, which to my amazement, I eventually did, but now I feel that it's fragile and I'm waiting for it to break again. So I wanted to add this warming. Do not over-pack and stretch the zipper, it's only plastic and will stretch and bend. Keep an eye on the teeth as you can see them separating and that is your warning of impending breakage.I know this is made for little kids, but if I was the maker of this product I think that I would use a metal zipper for the main compartment as they are stronger and can take a lot more abuse than a plastic one.I still love and would recommend this product, I'd just be a little more careful with it.It's now been 9 months since I repaired the zipper and I haven't had a single problem with it since then. And, we LOVE the lunch box just as much as the backpack.

I bought this for my 2 yr old Grandson to use when he comes to my house. It's a perfect size. He loves showing me what he's put inside. Very happy with the quality.

**Update** Aug 7, 2015We still regularly use this bag if we're planning to be away from the house a while. We've tossed it in the wash several times; it has minimal fading and we have never encountered color bleed. We regularly stash race cars/tractors, crayons, small books, a sippy cup, snack, and change of clothes. Definitely a cute and worthwhile purchase!**Original Review**I only bought this because I wanted to try a different bag (thinking out of the box, er, bag here) than the gigantic Jeep Weekender bag we have now. Diaper bags are like purses, the bigger they are the more stuff you feel you need to put in it! When I first got this Skip Hop pack I immediately agreed with other reviewers that it was way too small. HOWEVER, once I tried it out and put everything in it we'd need for a simple 2-3 hr outting, I found that SURPRISINGLY, everything fit just fine! Inside, I packed an extra outfit, a changing pad, a ziplock with crunchies, a ziplock with one stage 3 jar, one baby yogurt and a spoon, links with toy attached, and a wubbanub. Front pocket easily holds two diapers (maybe up to 4), small pack of wipes and a tube of diaper rash cream. Side pocket holds only a single bottle though. So far thats the only downside if you're planning to use this bag for an infant. Which is why I say it's good for a short outting. I haven't used it yet so I may have to update this review in a bit. I love it right now though! Hope this was helpful!

This backpack is a good size for toddlers. Be warned that it won't fit a folder or larger sized books for school, and it's really for fun for 1-4 year olds. My son is now 22 months and loves it and always asks to wear his backpack. We took it on a cruise and used it to hold a diaper and some wipes and a couple toys while we walked around the cruise ship. The distinct design always makes it easy to find when we set it on chairs and we usually took it to dinner with us too, so there would be toys/crayons,etc for him to play with.There's a little mesh side pocket that will hold a sippy cup easily and a smaller zipper pouch on the front (the green part with the orange nose) which has a mesh pocket inside that will hold smaller items.Overall the design is super cute, it's quite sturdy, even with a toddler handling it often, and I'm happy with the purchase. I would buy another one in one of the other cute animal designs, too!

This backpack is seriously cute, my 21 month old took one look at it & spent the rest of the day dragging it around with various toys in it. I purchased it to use as an every day bag for my son, kind of graduating down from the large diaper bag we used to lug around. This backpack is sized perfectly for that. I can fit an outfit change, 3 diapers, a pack of wipes, 3 snack containers, 2 books, crayons, a small notepad, hand sanitizer, and a few small toys. And my favorite part? The water bottle pocket on the outside side of the bag, so I no longer have to cram his cup in a bag & worry about it spilling on the things inside. Plus the straps are cushioned so it's comfortable to throw over your (or your kid's!) shoulder. We purchased the dog, and the zippers are even little leather bone-shaped tabs- talk about attention to detail! I would purchase this again if given the choice, and I'd absolutely recommend it!

My 18 month old recently started daycare so I did a lot of research on backpacks and this seemed like the best choice. The material is very sturdy and durable and I can fit a lot inside (lunch box, bottles - including one in the side cup holder, extra clothes, sleep sack/sheets, snacks, wipes, supplies). The design/colors are super cute and my son always asks me to let him wear it.The only negative thing is that when milk spills in it, it's hard to get the smell out. It's spot cleaning only so I haven't tried to wash it in the laundry.