Backpack/lunch box advice

3s_a_crowd · Guru

Backpack/lunch box advice

Michele · Senior Member

I'm not sure about the chemical free ones but I would definately go with the small size and not the pre-k size. :)

apies · Guru

pre-k is definitely too small - a standard size folder won't even fit there. when i bought emily's the lady at the store told me they get TONS of exchanges on those b/c the teachers tell them they're too small when they get to school.

kdrew · Guru

My advice, go to target, get a backpack and lunchbox there and write her name on it with a sharpee.

They get so trashed, my boys go through 2 each a year.

I wouldn't waste my money at PBK.

-- Edited by kdrew on Sunday 14th of February 2010 08:22:53 AM

3s_a_crowd · Guru

Thanks for the advice.

Juni · Guru

Also - check with your school. I just found out our kindergarten doesn't allow backpacks. You pay money and get a little canvas bag. Boo.

3s_a_crowd · Guru

Jenn, its on her list of school supplies. I was shocked about the lunch box since its a half day but whatever.

Juanita · Guru

Tracy, this place has some cute stuff:

www.abbedesigns.com

supergrover · Guru

I've been hating the amount of waste from packing lunches. I'm thinking about picking these up next year (yes, pricey, but I've heard good things)

http://www.laptoplunches.com/

sbucking · Guru

supergrover wrote:

I've been hating the amount of waste from packing lunches. I'm thinking about picking these up next year (yes, pricey, but I've heard good things)

http://www.laptoplunches.com/

I use a container for Braydon's sandwich. And then just tupperware things for the rest if there's a need. I rarely end up using a ziploc. His lunchbox has a hard plastic liner with a moveable divider, so it works well.

I got Kaylin's backpack for this year at a garage sale for $.25. It was from Children's Place. Once I washed it, it was like brand new. Braydon has a Jansport one and it's held up really well.

The kids have dog tags from Mabel's Label's for their backpacks.

Toni · Guru

supergrover wrote:

I've been hating the amount of waste from packing lunches. I'm thinking about picking these up next year (yes, pricey, but I've heard good things)

http://www.laptoplunches.com/

I just bought a three pack of little plastic containers at Walmart that were $1 a pack. They are awesome; I usually use them for: 1) snack (crackers, pretzels, or goldfish) 2) treat (a couple cookies) 3) fruit or veggie.

It has really helped with the lunch packing, and I love not having waste.

I guess my point is you can improvise without having to splurge on a system, lol!

daisy · Guru

lunchbots are another thought:
http://www.amazon.com/LunchBots-Duo-Stainless-Steel-Container/dp/B001OIX5H2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1266260360&sr=8-2

supergrover · Guru

daisy wrote:

lunchbots are another thought:
http://www.amazon.com/LunchBots-Duo-Stainless-Steel-Container/dp/B001OIX5H2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1266260360&sr=8-2

Even better. I was looking for non-plastic. Bookmarked this!

Jilly · Veteran Member

kdrew wrote:

My advice, go to target, get a backpack and lunchbox there and write her name on it with a sharpee.

They get so trashed, my boys go through 2 each a year.

I wouldn't waste my money at PBK.

-- Edited by kdrew on Sunday 14th of February 2010 08:22:53 AM

ITA. We used an old backpack (for DD in Kindergarten) that we had lying around the house and I'm so glad we did not buy new. It is still holding up, but is so dirty and has taken a beating. She does ride the bus, so I know that contributes to the abuse.

Also, IMO, the bigger, the better. Most days, DD's is packed full. I send so many things to school that I would not have anticipated (books to and from school, cold lunch on occasion, snacks for the whole class on occasion, gloves/hats/snowpants, change of shoes for PE, Valentine box, etc.).