Mimi the Sardine Organic Backpack, Propeller

On my quest for green back-to-school stuff, I've discovered this perfect backpack for my four year old son. It is totally different from what you've seen before and has got to be the ultimate backpack for pre-schoolers.

I love that it's made with Organic Oeko-Tex certified cotton (no nasty chemicals to worry about like PVCs, lead, etc.), and coated with water based acrylic for easy cleanup, you can just wipe it off or throw it in the wash. There's a loop at the top for hanging easily on a hook or door knob, the design is simple but well thought out and stream lined.

It's the perfect size for the content a little one would have, i.e. mainly lunch, water bottle, book, etc., but I would carry this myself. I hope they start making them for adults. Mimi the Sardine is an eco friendly company with a wonderful bright color palate and fun graphics.

I own 5 six of these lunch packs; I purchased 3 for my kids when they each turned 2 and starting going to daycare; had to purchase new ones when each entered kindergarten just due to the fact that we used these packs every weekday and the repeated washings eventually took their toll. But these packs are roomy, easy for the little ones to carry, unique so they are easy to spot and grab from the piles of lunchboxes and easy easy easy to clean. Five stars plus - mimi and the sardine products rock!!

I purchased this backpack for my 17 months old son. Even though he doesn't actually "use" it yet, it's perfect for putting in toys when visiting grandma. Material and design are simply fantastic!