I do realize that school started back in August and that winter break is right around the corner, however I just had the perfect opportunity to see the Dabbawalla Backpack that just arrived in action.
My 3 year old nephew (along with his family!) just moved to Cincinnati this weekend. As a welcome to your new home gift and in the hopes of helping with his transition to a new school I gave him the Cold Feet Backpack.
Not only are Dabbawalla backpacks and lunch sacks absolutely adorable, they have some fabulous features that I felt made the bags stand out among all the other options out there.
First of all they are constructed entirely out of durable neoprene (the great material that wetsuits are made with), which insulates and cushions without worry of lead or other bad-for-you chemicals. They are also soft and sized for comfort instead of the stiff and oversized bags that have the extra straps hanging so long that the little ones either trip or get caught on things. Dabbawalla designed the backpacks in such a unique way with soft, flexible straps that adjust from the inside so there is no dangling straps to trip over or drag.
My nephew LOVED his new backpack!
He carried it around everywhere he went for the two days before his first day at his new school. My sister thought it was great too because she didn't have to pack a separate bag with his snack. Since the backpack is made with insulating material and holds temperature for hours she just packed his food right in the inside mesh pockets and he was ready to go!
WIN IT! We have a Dabbawalla Cold Feet Backpack for grabs! Just send an email to contests@bestforbabies.com with DABBAWALLA in the subject by midnight est tonight with the correct answer to this: What is the original meaning of dabbawalla? We'll pick one winner at random.
