When it comes to family travel gear, kids’ travel backpacks are the ideal option. They allow kids to carry their own items hands-free, making it easier for them to hold your hand in crowded areas.

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I’ve always been something of a minimalist traveler. I find that setting off — whether to another city or to a country across the world — with one bag and one pair of shoes can work wonders for both ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. The best kids backpacks are ergonomic, well-sized and easy to organize. “I always emphasize that the right backpack can make a big ...

Just about the time your child enters middle school, his or her backpack burden starts to grow. Laden with everything from textbooks to sports gear to cell phones and laptops, kids' backpacks get ...

About 10 minutes into our four-day, three-night camping trip, tears started streaming down my 6-year-old son’s face. This did not bode well. He had already had a bowl of cereal, an orange, and an ...

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For kids with autism, one of the most stressful times in their days are the "transitions" — walking through the hallways at school or to and from the bus stop — because the amount of sensory input is ...

When my daughter, then 2, put on her backpack for her first day at preschool, I remember my awe that such tiny backpacks were even available. She was carrying her lunch, a beloved stuffed bunny, and a ...

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