Go Back To School In Style with the Right Lunchbags, Backpacks, Carpooling Gear!

We know it seems like the kids just got out of school, but believe it or not, back-to-school time will be here before we know it and we’ve got just what you need to get your kiddos to school in style. Brands like Prince Lionheart, Booginhead, BubbleBum, Pish Posh Baby, and Kinsights bring you their best bets for back-to-school success. Check out lunchtime must haves, high quality carpool finds, and digital health record keeping for your kids. {Some of the products mentioned were provided for review/feature consideration}

Parents around the world unite and celebrate…back-to-school time is here! Before you send off your favorite little people, stock up on lunchtime finds, carpool perfect car seats and boosters, and the best way around to track your children’s health records. Awards-winning brands like Prince Lionheart, Booginhead, BubbleBum, Pish Posh Baby, and Kinsights bring you their best bets for back-to-school success. Check out their great products below:

The Ju-Ju-Be Be Right Back Backpack ($140) is the ultimate hybrid—everything a traditional, full-featured ergo backpack is with the details and form of a beautiful fashion bag. All of Ju-Ju-Be's standard features included (i.e., a pinch of sass, a dash of technology and a huge dollop of cool style!). Features 2 exterior insulated bottle pockets with Thinsulate™ by 3M, top storage pocket for your MP3 player, sunglasses or digital camera, memory foam changing pad included in the back panel zipper compartment (also perfect for tablets, small laptops & magazines). Also features Teflon® so stains don't stick, AgION® Antimicrobial Linings (kills germs, mold, mildew, fungus, bacteria, and other bad stuff), and real metal hardware. Choose from Royal Envy, Silver Ice, Black/Silver, Flower Power, Lilac Lace, Pink Pinwheels, Platinum Petals, and Shadow Waltz.

With friendly faces and matching zipper-pulls, Skip Hop Zoo Lunchies Bag ($14) make lunchtime fun time! Sized just right for kids, these soft bags have a roomy main compartment that holds sandwiches, snacks, drinks and more. An insulated, wipe-clean interior keeps food and drinks cold, plus an inside mesh pocket holds lunch money, an ice pack or utensils. Available in LadyBug, Penguin, Owl, Dinosaur, Monkey, Frog, Fox, Zebra, Mouse, and more.

Squeeze’Ems reusable food pouches are perfect for your kids’ lunch and for after school sports. They are super easy to fill, clean, store and are leak-proof. Squeez’Ems reusable food pouches are ideal for parents who want to give their kids a healthy, nutritious snack when away from home. They are great for yogurt, applesauce or any blended food. Because Squeeze’Ems reusable food pouches can be filled with whatever the parents choose, they are a fantastic solution for those concerned over the nutrition content of premade store-bought food pouches.  Pack’Ems are a great way to give your kiddos a healthy and delicious snack to send them on their way. They are perfectly cute, clever and reusable (which beats flimsy and throw away any day). They come in both large and small and feature a gusseted bottom for easy, stand-up design. They are easy to open and close with unique VELCRO® brand Press-Lok™ patented material. The best part of Squeeze'Ems and Pack'Ems is they are eco-friendly plastic and are extra durable through multiple washes. They are dishwasher-safe, easy-to-clean, BPA, PVC and phthalate-free. So, before your child heads to school or soccer practice, make sure you toss these innovative snack solutions in his bag!

Prince Lionheart’s backseat ORGANIZER ($24.99)

Keeping the family car neat and organized is a common struggle for most of us. In addition to helping us keep things straight, this organizer has been thoughtfully designed by parents to maximize function and, believe it or not, restore sanity. For example, in case of car seat meltdown, top left and right pockets are designed for distraction toys, opaque to capitalize on the element of surprise, affording child a moment of intrigue and parents a moment of silence. Ah, sanity restored.

The Prince Lionheart’s 2 STAGE SEATSAVER ($25) is made from high-density foam construction which prevents depression damage that is caused by car seats. The bottom tray keeps all cars seats level and in proper position, and the kick plate protects upholstery from shoe scuffs. Works with all LATCH compatible car seat systems and fits all automobiles. This Seatsaver has two stages that grow with your child! Available in Black, Gray and Beige.

BenBat Seat Belt Pals

Introducing a new addition to BenBat’s Travel Friends family. Please welcome the all new BenBat Seat Belt “Pals” for 4-8 years and ages 8+. These friendly creatures help keep your child safe and protected by preventing chafing and roughness of seatbelts/harness. The perfect travel companion for your child all year round. With Travel Friends Seat Belt Pals, every trip is a comfortable pleasure, no matter how far you have to go! Thick cushioned fabric helps relieve chafing and roughness of seatbelts/harness. Fun, Friendly, and Creative Designs fit for age group. Very fashionable, as well as, comfortable. Comes in Dog, Beaver, and Koala for ages 4-8 and Deevo, Monster, and Cyclops for ages 8+.

Kinsights’ Personal Health Record Keeper - A parent favorite, Kinsights, offers a digital Personal Health Record Keeper for tracking your children’s health records. No more stacks of paper containing your children’s important health information. And in the event of an emergency, you can have the health records sent to the ER or out-of-town doctor in a snap. Organize your child’s growth and developmental milestones, immunizations, medications, allergies, and more. Perfect for keeping your children’s health records together just in time for back-to-school!

Kinsights is also a unique online community for parents that makes getting great parenting advice easier and smarter. Parents often get the most useful advice from each other, and Kinsights makes direct connections to nurture this communication. Also, Kinsights works in a way that answers are voted on by community, so the best, most helpful content rises to the top.

And of course, I can forget one of my favorites: 

Award-winning BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Seat ($29.99) is the original, inflatable booster seat for kids. Not only does it weigh less than 1 pound and inflates in minutes, but the IIHS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) named it a “Best Bet” in their booster seat evaluation report branding BubbleBum the best for safety. BubbleBum is the perfect, portable booster seat for kids aged 4-11. BubbleBum is ideal as a school carpool companion. There’s no need to carry a bulky booster seat again with this lightweight, compact solution. Available in Black, Purple, Neon Pink Chevron, and Neon Yellow Chevron.

What's on your back to school list? What gadgets, gear, etc. do you need to stay sane and organized for the school year? My inquiring mind wants to know! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Until next time...