Looking for a cute baby/toddler rucksack for DD

[BrianButterfield]

DD is only 5 months but will be starting at nursery before I know it, plus we have a couple of trips away so I'd like a little backpack for her. DS was easy - just bought a Thomas one - but she has so many hand-me-downs I'd love to get her a nice one she can use for the next few years. I like Cath Kidston style for little girls so has anyone seen anything along those lines? I just keep finding character ones which I don't like.

this?

www.ilovegorgeous.co.uk/index.php/paisley-rucksack-cream-paisley-print.html

Or direct.asda.com/george/girls/accessories/floral-rucksack/G004505027,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=Affiliate--AWin--George-_-Deeplink

I got a second hand cath kidston cowboy one for DS. It was in pretty good condition and he loves it. Plenty of room for his little bits.

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You'll probably be able to get one for less than you think, I think I paid £10ish.

SkipHop do some nice backpacks. Animal themed, my daughter has the owl and it's a fab bag. Really good quality and looks great even with daily use.

I was going to say the SkipHop ones as well....DS2 has an monkey one and its lasted really well.

there are some AMAZING back packs in Mamma and Pappas - we got one with a robot print on it. They also had some that were like a Stegasaurus back and a turtle shell. Really cute!

DS loves his Little Life one and can fit a lot of toy cars in it. Doubles up as reins too.

Are you creative (I'm not but I'm lucky that my sister is a girl-wonder with a sewing machine). She made me this:

www.made-by-rae.com/2009/03/finally-here-toddler-backpack-pattern/

I got all excited about a nursery backpack for DD and then discovered they were only allowed the simple drawstring variety. Worth bearing in mind. Still got a cute personalised one though

Well I just got an email from Amazon saying there is 25% off selected baby items and the Skip Hop ones were included so got a super cute owl one for £12! Thanks for all the recs - I enjoyed looking.