A single initial can help distinguish a school bag, but it does not prevent mix-ups. Our two personalised backpacks are built for two stages of school, and this is a short guide to which is which, what fits inside, and how the personalisation works.
Two bags, two stages
The Personalised Preschool Backpack is listed at 28 × 38 × 12 cm. It is a lightweight polyester bag sized for small shoulders, with a spacious main compartment behind a zip, one front zip pocket, and padded, adjustable straps designed for small children. Measure the items your child needs to carry rather than assuming a particular lunch box or artwork folder will fit.
The Personalised Medium Backpack is listed at 32 × 42 × 15 cm and positioned for big-school use. The main compartment has a padded sleeve for a tablet or a small laptop, there is a front zip pocket and side pockets for a bottle and small items, and both the shoulder straps and the back panel are padded. The listing describes durable, easy-wipe fabric; it does not specify a waterproof rating or device-size limit.
Preschool or medium
Choose for the load and the child's fit, not age alone. Medium's listed dimensions are 4 cm wider, 4 cm taller and 3 cm deeper than Preschool's, but external measurements do not guarantee usable internal space. Check your folder, lunch box and device dimensions with us before ordering, especially the sleeve dimensions for a particular laptop.
| Bag | Listed size | Best suited to | Check first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 28 × 38 × 12 cm | A smaller everyday school load | Actual belongings and strap fit |
| Medium | 32 × 42 × 15 cm | A larger load with a device compartment | Internal sleeve dimensions; no laptop fit guarantee |
Both have padded, adjustable shoulder straps. These features are not a guarantee of comfort for every child or load.
Personalising with a single initial
Both bags are personalised with a single initial, in black or white. One letter, not a full name. An initial displays less personal information than a full name, but may be shared by several children. Decide what information you want visible. Pick white on the darker colours and black on the lighter ones, so the letter reads at a glance. If you want the full name on the bag as well, a bag tag clips onto the strap and carries the name and a contact number.
Colours, pockets & straps compared
The preschool bag comes in eleven colours, Navy, Black, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, Fuchsia, Beige and White, so siblings can each have their own. It has one main compartment and one front pocket, and padded adjustable shoulder straps.
The medium bag comes in Charcoal or Navy. It has the main compartment with the padded tablet and laptop sleeve, a front zip pocket and side pockets, with padded adjustable shoulder straps and a padded back panel. Compare the current product images and options before choosing.
Ordering
Check the bag, colour, initial and lettering colour before paying. Our shipping policy allows five working days for manufacturing before collection or shipping; delivery takes additional time. Check current services and timing at checkout. For other belongings, see the school label pack comparison.