What age is this for?

[kershnic]

Up to what age is a backpack like the one pictured below considered useful? Imagine it with Buzz Lightyear instead of Elmo. (I can't find a picture of the real one).


www.target.com/p/elmo-mini-backpack-blue/-/A-11067889#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

I just spent 2+ hours on a Friday evening frantically shopping for clearance school supplies for work... and now I'm obsessing that one of the backpacks I bought is too young for the kid....

EDIT: Okay, I can't get the image to show up, but there's a clicky link instead. Sorry.

[ct]

We've got the elmo version and if the buzz lightyear is the same size, I'd say its fine for preschoolers. Its on the small side...granted even in K/1st they dont need a HUGE backpack, but they all seem to carry the regular size ones by that age.

as for the buzz lightyear character, I'd say its fine through K/1st (Sprout would still dig it, but not for much longer).

[kershnic]

The kid I'm aiming it for is 5... I can't remember for sure, but I think he's starting kindergarten. He's got a 7 year old sister and I got her this one:
www.target.com/p/sanrio-girl-child-backpack-black/-/A-14070904#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

[kershnic]

Also, thanks for your input, CT! Though it leaves me totally on the fence about whether I can give him this bag or if I have to go out and scour stores this weekend for an appropriate bag....

[ct]

awesome!!

[2brides]

If it is for K, I would base it on whether you can get a full sized folder in there. It looks kinda small...

[ct]

we posted at the same time, lol. the "awesome" was in response to the hello kitty bag - she's gonna love it for sure.

I wouldnt put a ton of time into finding a new bag, but if you happen to find something a little bigger, great. If not, he's going to be just fine with that one.

[kershnic]

Sept 7, 2012 19:35:54 GMT -5 2brides said:

If it is for K, I would base it on whether you can get a full sized folder in there. It looks kinda small...

Hhm... that is an excellent point. I just tried it and I can fit it in but it is a little bit snug. And now I'm really wishing I had also remembered to buy folders at the store this evening, but I guess they'll just have to get their own folders.

[kershnic]

Sept 7, 2012 19:48:38 GMT -5 ct said:

we posted at the same time, lol. the "awesome" was in response to the hello kitty bag - she's gonna love it for sure.

I wouldnt put a ton of time into finding a new bag, but if you happen to find something a little bigger, great. If not, he's going to be just fine with that one.

Yeah, I figured out what happened

I am going to follow this advice I think. If I do find another one then I either have to return this one or I have to find a younger kid who doesn't have an older sibling (who would then also want a backpack) to give this one to. Thanks!