A child's first backpack is a big deal for a little preschooler. Suddenly, they have somewhere to stash their snack, water bottle, and favorite stuffed animal. Step by Step children's backpacks and their junior line, Step by Step Junior, from German manufacturer Hama, are designed perfectly for this important step.
They feature soft, ergonomically shaped backs, padded shoulder straps, and weigh as little as 250g, making them light and comfortable even for the smallest children in nursery. And because the backs and shoulders of young children are still growing, we ensure the child's backpack doesn't cause any pressure points.
Why buy a child's backpack for nursery or daycare
A child's backpack for nursery isn't just a smaller version of a school bag. Children's backpacks for nursery must be primarily lightweight, well-organized, and easy to use, so the child can manage the zipper and contents themselves. All children's backpacks in our offer therefore have:
- Soft, ergonomically shaped and padded back that conforms to the child's back.
- Padded shoulder straps and a height-adjustable chest strap with a buckle to prevent the backpack from slipping off the shoulders.
- Covered zippers that even small hands can easily open and close.
- A sturdy bottom to protect contents from moisture and dirt.
- A separate internal compartment for a spare t-shirt or stuffed animal and a name tag space.
Such a backpack can handle the morning trip to nursery, an afternoon of playing in the park, and a weekend hike with parents.
How to choose a child's backpack according to age and size
We offer three sizes, so you can find a child's backpack for the youngest and a more spacious model for a preschooler all in one place.
1. KIGA MINI (volume 6 l)
The smallest in the family. It weighs only 250g and is designed for the very youngest in nursery and preschool. If you are looking for a child's backpack from 1 year old, this is the smallest and lightest option, essentially the ideal very first child's backpack for toddlers. The two-piece set includes the backpack and one interchangeable KIGA MAGS picture, and as a small backpack, it can hold the first snack and a bottle.
2. KIGA MAXI (volume 10 l)
A slightly larger child's backpack for nursery weighing 300g. It easily accommodates a snack, drink, spare clothes, and a plush friend. It also comes as a two-piece set with a KIGA MAGS picture.
3. Step by Step KID (volume 13 l)
The largest model, supplied as a three-piece set: backpack, interchangeable MAGIC MAGS picture, and a padded seat cushion. Thanks to the seat cushion, it also serves as a child's backpack for trips, as the child has somewhere to sit on a stone or a damp bench. If you are looking for children's backpacks for trips and children's backpacks for nursery in one, this is the clear choice for preschoolers.
Safety on the way to nursery
The journey to nursery often takes place in dusk or darkness. That's why our children's backpacks have a reflective logo and other reflective elements on the front pocket and shoulder straps, and the glowing KID SHINE edition is highly visible in the dark. This way, the little preschooler is visible from all sides.
Interchangeable pictures that grow with their mood
The biggest fun for children are the interchangeable KIGA MAGS pictures (MAGIC MAGS pictures for the KID series). They attach to a magnetic spot on the front pocket and are secured by a safety carabiner. When a child gets tired of the dinosaur, they can swap it for a unicorn, digger, or cat, without a single sticky residue. We have a wide range of designs for boys and girls, and they can be purchased separately.
Ecology and easy maintenance
All our children's backpacks are made from 100% recycled PET bottles, the impregnation is free of harmful PFC chemicals, and the backpacks are produced in accordance with the principles of the bluesign® organization. If the backpack gets dirty, you can machine wash it on a delicate cycle (30 °C), just remember to remove the picture and the magnetic part from the front pocket beforehand. Avoid using a dryer.
When your little adventurer grows up and gets ready for first grade, we offer a collection of school bags for 1st grade and backpacks for 1st grade. Our guide on how to choose a school bag or backpack for a first grader can help with the selection. And if you're choosing by age, check out backpacks for children up to 3 years old and backpacks for children from 3 years old.
