Will my kids get 'bullied' if I make them take their things out with a bum bag?

[coodawoodashooda]

I want them to have somewhere to keep their phone, wallet and sweets. A rucksack is no good. Would a bumbag be acceptable?

Let your kids choose. Bags are a nightmare. It eases off by 16.

People do mislay their bag and belongings otherwise they’d be no such thing as lost property boxes and departments, or find my phone apps or bank apps putting a temporary stop on cards. We’re a forgetful bunch.

So, @HMW1906 maybe we should all not be allowed out to wander the streets - as collectively and as a general rule none of us can be always trusted to look after our things?

@coodawoodashooda
entirely normal for a mum who is paying for the bag to be asking questions on a forum about them. I guess you pay for replacement items lost so you have a financial interest in finding the right solution.

These bags are popular because they are small, light, handsfree, and less easy to lose because they are strapped on you, and they have the added security of making it more difficult to pickpocket if worn across the chest.

As the bags are a popular, mainstream, useful, item they would prob be good for your kids.

You could have fun choosing them together :) or if they dislike them, doing research to find an alternative that is just as good.

Thank you.

Maybe a small satchel? I think it varies across the country. It’s a very roadman wannabe drug dealer type thing here where I live. When I was a teen I just had a crossbody bag, or deep pockets for my phone. Have your kids got a history of losing phones etc? When I was younger it was my #1 priority and I used it that much I couldn’t possibly have lost it without noticing as it was never out of my hand 😬

I’d ask your kids if you haven’t what kind of bag they would like. I am a scatty ADHD forgetful person but never left mine behind at a park, it’s a hard thing to forget in my experience unless theft is the worry.

Cross body bags are fashionable with both sexes (I have a fashion conscious 18 year old and him & his friends pay ridiculous amounts for them, because they are suitable for festivals etc)

That has now fed down to younger DC generally.

Vans do quite nice ones for kids, not to bulky but have enough room in them for a few things.

Example here: https://www.surfgirlbeachboutique.com/products/go-getter-crossbody-bag-by-vans?variant=40767859195974&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2022-01-26&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAuYuvBhApEiwAzq_YiQG9ZL8P_3h6LcgI7rRQmaiRhfchaegaAXjl6ejDO9gEBZj_n0XMURoCk7YQAvD_BwE

There is nothing wrong with a bumbag.

Bum bags are actually back in except you wear them across the front of you now. I was on a city break over half term and loads of adults and teens were wearing them. I bought myself one in Primark. So easy to wear and wear under a jacket to keep valuables safe. Easily accessible.

This is what I was going to say. All my kids mates wear them across body especially the boys.

Agree with 60percentclub.
across body ‘bum bags’ are really fashionable.

Sorry if I’ve missed it, how old are your kids?

DD (13) asked for one for Xmas. She had borrowed on for a festival last year and loved it. I don’t think her friends have said anything negative about it.

Side bags are in right now.

My kids are 16 and 12. They do not use a bag and I usually can't get them into a coat either 🙄 both have a HyperJar card and Zip card in their phone cases and the older one now has Apple Pay too, that's one pocket. Gum and a tenner for emergencies in the other. Job done. My eldest did use a cross body bum bag type thing on holiday last year cos he always had a power bank and a mini speaker, but don't think he would be caught dead with it locally.

@VanCleefArpels The yoof and my aged mother. 🤣. Dead handy she can keep her phone and purse close and hold onto her walker.

The uniqlo bum bag type things worn across the body are popular at the moment. My very fussy daughter was even happy to use one at festivals last year.

nrft but just ask them what they'd prefer to use?

I use a wheelchair andbyhese are so practical. I've had loads of people ask about them. My teen and preteen use them too and their friends use similar. Loads of choice on Amazon. My phone, purse, keys fit in and when needed san-pro too.

dobsechs Crossbody Bags Mobile Phone Wallet Bags with Large Capacity and Adjustable shoulder strap for Women girl

They've been in for like 3 years now....

This is so weird

Maybe your nieces are out of the loop

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@Northernsouloldies what is a ,"roadman"? Is it like Mr Bull from Peppa Pig who likes to "dig up the road"? I'd have though a hi vis with pockets would be more useful than a bumbag.

It certainly is!

Street drug dealer yeroble mum not a workie.

Dd10 would wear a bum bag. She has some nice river island ones. Dd13 would be horrified but will reluctantly take a cross body bag if no sufficient pockets. She squeezes bank card, and emergency note and her bus pass in to the back of her phone case though so this depends on your individual child