12 Best Toddler Backpacks for Preschool & Daycare, According to Parents

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headed to preschool or daycare need a surprising amount of stuff. The best toddler backpacks aren't just useful for storing food and snacks—whether that's milk bottles or lunch—but also a spare set of clothes (just in case) and folders packed with artwork.

These are just a few things your little one may need to get through the day. In chillier weather, they may need even more space to stash items like gloves and hats.Despite all of that stuff, for safety reasons, those little people need special backpacks to match their small size.

According to the (AAP), a backpack that’s too large or too heavy is not only hard to wear, but can even lead to back, neck, and shoulder pain now or down the road.

To avoid this, the AAP says the weight of a child’s backpack shouldn’t exceed 15% of their body weight. At age 2, the somewhere between 25 and 30 pounds, meaning their backpack shouldn’t exceed about 3 or 4 pounds—at most.The AAP also suggests looking for backpacks with two wide, padded shoulder straps and a waist belt or chest strap to help better distribute the weight, plus a padded back to prevent any of the interior contents from poking your kiddo in the back.