Besides a backpack, a schoolchild often needs more bags: a gym bag for sports gear, a lunch bag to keep food and drinks cool and perhaps a small shoulder bag for on the go. In this category you will find all kids' bags for school and free time, with favourite characters such as Marvel, Paw Patrol, Minnie Mouse, Bluey and Hello Kitty and cheerful brands such as Kidzroom, Zip & Zoe, 3 Sprouts and Skip Hop. Below you can read which types of bags there are, what to look for when choosing and how to keep them clean.
Gym bags
A gym bag keeps gym shoes, sportswear and a towel separate from school things. Most gym bags are shaped like a small drawstring backpack that your child can easily open and close and carry on their back. They measure about 42 x 32 cm to 52 x 42 cm and are made of polyester. Choose from cool and sweet designs, from Captain America, Marvel Avengers, Cars and Brawl Stars to Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty, Bluey and the calm Teddy in Town bags from Kidzroom. You will find a selection under gym bags for boys and gym bags for girls.
Why a separate gym bag?
You do not want gym shoes and sweaty sportswear between the exercise books and the lunch box. A separate gym bag keeps everything apart, and your child can easily hang it on the coat hook on gym day. Plus, your child is less likely to forget something when all the gym gear is together in one bag.
Lunch bags
A lunch bag keeps the lunch box, fruit and drinks together. Many lunch bags are insulated on the inside, so food and drinks stay cool for longer. Examples:
- 3 Sprouts: lunch bags with a lion, owl or fox, about 27 x 20 x 9 cm, insulated, with a side pocket for a drink bottle and a name label inside.
- Marvel and Disney 3D: lunch bags with a 3D Captain America, Iron Man or Cars figure, about 25.5 x 20 x 10 cm, insulated, with an adjustable shoulder strap.
- Zip & Zoe and Skip Hop: cheerful lunch bags with animals for preschoolers and young schoolchildren.
You will find a choice for boys and girls under lunch bags boy and lunch bags girl.
Keeping lunch cool
On warm days, or when lunch sits in the classroom for a long time, it is nice when food and drinks stay cool. Put an ice pack from the freezer in the insulated lunch bag, or half-freeze a carton of juice or a bottle of water. It thaws during the morning and keeps the rest of the lunch cool. At school, preferably do not leave the lunch bag in the sun or next to the radiator.
Crossbody bags
A crossbody bag is a small shoulder bag your child wears diagonally across the body. It fits exactly what a child needs on the go: a tissue, a small snack or a hair tie. Choose from the L.O.L. Surprise 3D bag, the fluffy shoulder bag from Lulupop & The Cutiepies or a Disney bag.
Choosing kids' bags: what to look for?
- Size: a gym bag must be big enough for gym shoes and clothes, but not so big that it drags on the floor.
- Insulation: an insulated lunch bag keeps yoghurt, cheese and fruit cool for longer, especially with an ice pack.
- Easy to open and close: drawstrings, zips and velcro should be easy for small hands.
- Name label: a pocket or label for the name prevents mix-ups at school.
- A favourite character: a bag with their favourite hero or animal is carried with pleasure.
A complete school set
Many characters come as a backpack, gym bag, lunch bag and pencil case. That makes it easy to put together a set in the same style. With a school kit you choose the items yourself and get a discount on multiple items. You will find the matching backpacks under backpacks and school bags, with a selection for boys and girls. For the lunch bag there are lunch boxes and water bottles.
Which bag for which age?
- Toddlers and preschoolers: a small lunch bag and a gym bag of about 42 x 32 cm, light and easy to carry themselves.
- Primary school: a gym bag of about 44 x 37 cm or bigger, and an insulated lunch bag with room for a lunch box and drink bottle.
- Older children: a larger gym bag such as the Hype bag of about 52.5 x 42 cm, and a crossbody bag for their own things.
Cleaning and care
Take the sportswear out of the gym bag after every gym class, so the bag does not start to smell, and let it air open. Wipe the inside of a lunch bag regularly with a damp cloth and a little soap, especially after a leaked juice carton, and let it dry open. Many bags can only be wiped clean; always check the label before washing a bag. Gently wipe bags with 3D figures, so the figure stays nice.
Tips for school
Write your child's name in every bag. Hang the gym bag on a fixed hook by the coat rack, so it is not forgotten on gym day. Pack the lunch bag with cool items in the morning and add an ice pack if needed. And let your child practise opening and closing the drawstrings or zip, so they can manage without help at school.
Ordering from Tiny Giggles
Order before 1pm and we ship your parcel the same working day. Shipping is free within the Netherlands from €49, and to Belgium and Germany from €69. We ship to all countries in the European Union.
A handy gift
A gym bag or lunch bag with their favourite hero is a handy and affordable gift for a birthday, Christmas or the start of the school year. Combine it with a lunch box or drink bottle for a complete gift. We are happy to gift-wrap your present.
Frequently asked questions about kids' bags
How big is a kids' gym bag?
Most gym bags are about 42 x 32 cm to 44 x 37 cm; larger models are about 49 x 34 cm or 52.5 x 42 cm.
Does a lunch bag keep food cool?
Many lunch bags, such as the 3 Sprouts bags and the Marvel and Disney 3D lunch bags, are insulated. With an ice pack, food stays cool for longer.
Can I wash a kids' bag?
Many bags can only be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Always check the label before washing a bag.
Discover all kids' bags at Tiny Giggles below. Order before 1pm, shipped the same working day. Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.
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