Backpacks: They’re not just for kindergarteners- September 16, 2012
This was Charlotte’s reaction when I gave her her new Crocodile Creek backpack this week.
The great people at Crocodile Creek let me pick a pack from their multiple adorable designs. It was love at first sight for me when I saw the ladybug. I was all like, “ZOMG! It has buttons for spots! Ahhh! My child must have it!”
Clearly Charlotte loves it too. Her new thing is kissing things she loves. She gave the ladybug a smooch.
I wasn’t sure if my toddler would like a backpack or use it, but more and more toddlers and preschoolers at her school are bringing backpacks. Another friend of mine carries a backpack with snacks, toys, and diapers when they’re on-the-go instead of lugging her big diaper bag. It makes sense. It’s smaller and lighter than a big bag when I already have my purse, and Charlotte can carry it because her other new thing is “I hold it!”
Crocodile Creek’s colors are bright and their designs are beautiful and unique! Check out the robot! Ah! If your kid is a dinosaur superfan, or ballerina girl, he or she can get matching backpack, lunchbox, drinking bottle, icepacks etc.
This backpack is seriously roomy as Charlotte was able to put a bunch of her books, a ball, one of my shoes, and Elmo in the bag.
The backpack isn’t the first time I’ve used a Crocodile Creek product. I bought a really cute bib last year too. I have no picture as I am quite confident my mom stole it to keep at her house for when Charlotte comes to visit. I found it at Whole Foods which made me very happy. I knew their products were eco-friendly.
I do not endorse companies or products on Somebody’s Parents unless I really like them. If I wouldn’t use it, I won’t write about it. Period. I just learned of an incident that made me like Crocodile Creek even more. They discovered the 2012 production of their Snack Keeper Sets had a durability issue and would sometimes break if dropped. Crocodile Creek has been in business for 25 years with no problems and this was completely unacceptable for them. They pride themselves on safety and quality.
So what did they do? They are offering a complete refund of the Snack Keeper Sets. If you bought one you will get your money back and get 25% off anything you buy from Crocodile Creek from now until April.
What else are they doing? They’re offering a backpack of your choice to one lucky Somebody’s Parents reader, a $29.99 value. Take a look!
How can you win?
- Leave a comment here telling me which design you like best, or the one you think your kid would like the most. (You can get the design of your choice based on availability.)
- “Like” Crocodile Creek on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
- “Like” Somebody’s Parents on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.
That’s it! I’ll pick a winner before the end of the month.
Disclaimer: Crocodile Creek gave me a backpack. My opinions however, were totally free and totally honest.
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We would have to do the pirate or the stegasaurus for sure. Totally cute!
Both are adorable! I’ll cross my fingers for Bug! Thanks for entering. See you tomorrow night!
Love the stegosaurus backpack! My son would go crazy for it. I like both “somebody’s parent” and “crocodile creek” on Facebook and follow both on twitter as @trishc721
Yay! Thanks Trish! The stegosaurus is adorable! Good luck!
I like the princess, but my kiddo might pick the ballerina. These are too cute!
I’ll cross my fingers for Bella! She could pick the one she likes best!
Love their products. I’m not entering because I don’t need the backpack, but wanted to say hi, and I will share the giveaway. Leigh
Thanks Leigh! Hopefully I’ll get to see you at the blogger get-together tomorrow night.
Id love the tiger backpack for my Zach & the ladybugs for Lucy!
The ladybugs kill me! So stinkin’ cute! I like the tiger too. Thanks for entering!
Ohhh, Owen liked the solar system one!! I agreed! I also liked you on FB!!
Yay! Thanks for entering Jeanna! I’ll cross my fingers for Mr. Owen. I like the solar system one too.
loving the ballerina! it’s so cute! liked and followed you and CC on facebook and twitter – counting down till the end of the month for giveaway results.
Makes me wish I was a little kid again! I think I know a few kids who would like the stegosaurus or the ladybug.
Yay! Thanks for entering! Good luck! I love those two also!
If I win, I plan to bring the TIGER one to work everyday. For Baby Chalmers, of course….
Yay! He can keep his treats in it!
I mean, I don’t have a kid but if my roommate saw that robot one, he would totally rock it!
He he! He would look great with the robot. I wish it had a mustache too.
My daughter would go crazy for the ladybug! She is all about them right now
Thanks for your blog, I love reading it every week!
Thanks for reading Brandi! And thanks for entering! I’ll cross my fingers for your little ladybug!
Honestly they’re all great! I can see my younger self definitely digging the robot backpack. To infinity and beyond!
“Infinity and beyond!” Ba ha ha! So true!
Really loving the princess backpack for my cousin’s little princess! She loves to dress up and, as she says, “pay pincess.” This would totally complete her ensemble!
Yay for princesses!
Mollie would be totally torn between the dinosaur and the ballerina! I’m partial to the ladybug…
I like the ladybug best too. Charlotte is still at the age where Mama gets to pick!
My little cousin would LOVE the robot, of course I would have to go with the dinosaur.
I took you for a dinosaur man. Good choice.
Kind of wish I was a little kid again and heading back to school with that lady bug backpack! Definitely buying one for my niece!
Obviously, the ladybug is my fave! Good luck and thanks for entering!
Connor would love the pirate backpack. He is going to be a pirate for halloween. Probably the cars backpack too — he things everyone is a race car like McQueen.
Argh! Good luck Connor! Thanks for entering!
Hollin and Johnny both have the crocodile creek snack keepers (H. has the one pictured), sandwich holder, ice packs, waterbottles, and thermos! WE LOVE THEM! They have not broken yet… so no refund yet!
Yay! How cool that they have them too! I would get the butterfly for H & and the racecar for J. That’s just me.
I have some twin cousins that would battle it out for the racecar backpack. They may have to take turns taking it to school.
I dig the race car! Thanks for entering. Good luck!
I will be honest, I am buying my niece the princess backpack! I needed something cool for her birthday and these are just awesome. Good call!
I think most little girls would love the princess! Good choice! You are a great uncle!
I vote for the dinosaur. Either my niece or my nephew would love one of those!
Good pick! I loved dinosaurs too! Good luck!
These backpacks are adorable! My son would be all over the race car backpack. He loves all things cars. He would look so adorable walking into school with it!
I love the race car too! Good luck and thanks for entering!
My 3yo son likes the Pirate backpack – argh!
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Yay! Thanks Sarah! Saw you on FB too! Thanks for entering! We’ll be in touch!
love the robot one!
Is it not so adorable! Glad you like it. Thanks for entering. Good luck!
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Pirate Backpack!
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My son would love the Pirate BackPack
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Awesome! Thanks Jessica! It was good hanging out with you tonight! Good luck!
stegosaurus is adorable
Right?! I love that dino! Thanks for entering. Good luck!
My daughter would like the Princess backpack
Awesome! Thanks for entering, Kelly! Good luck!
I think my granddaughter would love the Princess Backpack
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Thanks for the giveaway
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Awesome! Thanks for entering Sherrie, good luck!
I’m sure my daughter would love the Princess backpack. Thanks!
I love the princess! Thanks for entering! Good luck, Julia!
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Love the ladybug one!
Right?! It’s my fave too! Thanks for entering, Miriam. Good luck!
Love the solar system backpack!
Me too! That one is awesome! THanks for entering, Heather. Good luck!
My daughter would love the princess one. She already has the princess puzzle and loves it!
That’s awesome! I’m glad to hear that. The princess is adorable! Thanks for entering! Good luck!
The ballerina would be a big hit in our house!
She is a sweet little ballerina! Thanks for entering, Tammy! Good luck!
My nickname for Lily is “Lilybug” so we’d have to get the same ladybug bag Charlotte is rockin! She’s also in the big helper, I want to carry stuff phase!
“Lilybug” I love that! Thanks for entering! I hope you are well! ::hugs::
The stegosaurus backpack would be my little boy’s choice.
I love the dinosaur. Good luck, Jennifer! Thanks for entering.
Absolutely love the princess backpack my girls are so into the whole princess scene right now ; ) I have already liked Crocodile Creek on FB…they have such cute products…love the floor puzzles too.
I havent’ tried the floor puzzles, but they look awesome. I like the princess, too. Thanks for entering! Good luck!
I love the robot backpack for my almost two year old son!
The robot is totally to die for. Love it! Thanks for entering Abby, good luck!
Love the stegosaurus backpack!
Thanks for entering, Ann! I like the Dino too. Good luck!
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My girls would love the princess or ballerina!
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Both are so adorable for a little girl! Love them! Good luck and thanks for entering, Marysa!
My son would love the Stegosaurus Back Pack
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Good luck Belinda! Thanks for entering!
I would get the Stegosaurus Back Pack.
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I like that one, too Priscilla. Good luck and thanks for entering!
I would love to have Stegosaurus Back Pack for my Grandson! LOVE that one!!
So cute, right?! Thanks for entering Connie, good luck!
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I think my nephew would love the Pirate Backpack!!!
Adorable, right!? Thanks for entering, Austin. Good luck!
I’m certain my daughter would choose the princess
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A pretty princess! Nice! Good luck, Lindsey. Thanks for entering.
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My daughter would love the Princess Backpack.
Awesome! Thanks for entering, Michelle. Good luck!
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We love the Stegosaurus Back Pack
The dino is a popular one! Thanks for entering bunnyb. Good luck!
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the stegosaurus one
Love the dino! Good luck Gail! Thanks for entering!
LOVE, LOVE the pirate backpack. Love the solar system one too but I know my 5 year old would chose the pirate one over it. Cool backpacks…never heard of them before. Thanks for the chance at winning one Amy:)
Hey Jen! Thanks for entering! I like the pirate too. Adorable! Good luck!
Pirates all the way would totally be awesome for putting Potty Pirate Books, DVDs, pull-ups and Underwear into for some potty training success especially on the go <3
Potty Pirate Books? I’ll have to check into those. I love the pirate backpack. Thanks for entering! Good luck!
My daughter would love the ballerina or the princess.
Both are adorable! Thanks for entering, Veronica! Good luck!
Princess Backpack
Hi Joey! The princess is super cute! I agree! Thanks for entering, and good luck!
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My daughter would adore the ballerina or princess!
These are adorable!!
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Hi Maria! Thanks for entering! Both of those are so cute! Good luck!
depends on if i pick for my boy or girl. The princess one is cute!!
I love the princess! Good choice for the girl pack. Good luck and thanks for entering, Emily!
I’d choose the Princess Back Pack
I like the princess too! Thanks for entering, Patty! Good luck!
My daughter would love the Bug one! Her name is June and we call her Junebug:)
I like the pirate the dinosaur backpacks.
I have a boy and a girl. I would probably choose the Tiger. All very cute!! Thanks
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I like the race car backpack the best
i love the lady bug back pack
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I like the robot backpack!
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I would love the racecar one.
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My son would love the robot!
She would like the princess, of course
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We love the Solar System Backpack! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like the tiger backpack.
Love the Robot Backpack
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They are all amazing!! I think my son would adore the Pirate back pack!
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We would love the robot one. Thank you
I like the robot one for my nephew.
FAV would have to be the Pirate – my Grandson is OBSESSED w/them right now!!! A close 2nd would be the Princesses, because his little Sis plays princesses & ponies all day long!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com))
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I think my son would like the Stegosaurus Back Pack
liked and followed all on facebook and twitter. debdaimum27. my son would love the robot one. hes all into that stuff!
my 3 yo would love whatever design he got!
My niece would love the princess one
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I’d chose the Race Car Backpack. All are so cute. Thanks!
oh we’d be all about the princess =)
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i like croc creek on fb, too!
I love both the robot & solar system back packs!
My daughter would love the princess backpack!!
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I liked Croc. creek on facbook.
I am following them on twitter – @mommatori82
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I like the bug
I love the dinosaur bag!
I love the princess! Awww! So cute!!!
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I like the Princess backpack. I liked Crocodile creek, and somebody’s parents, and followed them on twitter. @chelseyhest Thanks^-^