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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, it’s not Christmas…it’s back-to-school season! Say hello to the hours between nine and three, quieter middays and time to catch your breath because the kids are going to school – and some, for the first time. Take a look at Active Baby’s top picks for the back-to-school season and let’s prep your preschoolers and kindergarteners for a fun and busy school year.

Backpacks

For the animal lovers and future vets out there, take a look at the Skip Hop Zoo Packs, featuring the adorable spotted Dalmatian and happy fox. The mesh side pockets are perfect for sippy cups and the front pouch for snacks. 

The Out and About Arpenaz Kid Back Pack is perfect for the little explorers, as it is designed with a simple and practical rucksack pouch. 

Lunchgear

The Yumbox is perfect for those picky eaters; with five compartments highlighting the key food groups, there is plenty of space for a varietal lunch, including portions for those wetter foods like dips and yogurt. 

Check out the Klean Kanteen Kid Sippy Cup and have your little one match you this school year. Each cup comes with a dust cover and loop so that even on those adventurous days you can rest assured your tot will be safely hydrated. 

The Complete BPA Free Feeding Set is ideal for those bagged lunch days, minus the biologically harmful chemicals. With the bento box, soup and baby bowls and kids cup, there’s nothing you couldn’t safely pack for your child to take to school. 

Keep those juices, yogurts and cut up fruits chilled and fresh with the SoYoung Cooler Bag, which also doubles as a bottle bag for babies and kids’ lunch bags, complete with a detachable messenger and backpack straps. 

Rain gear

Be prepared for those rainy days with the Tuffo Muddy Buddy, the unique, full-body, waterproof and light weight suit, perfect for rainy and muddy play days and messy indoor crafts. 

Stay dry with this fashionable North Face Infant Tailout Rain Jacket, featuring quick-zip front closure, hood, and elastic cuffs for maximum coverage.

Splash away with the Hatley Rain Boots, which are waterproof and slip resistant, and not to mention utterly adorable. 

Cold weather gear

Baby Bogs Boots are perfect for those little outdoors people – they’re 100% waterproof, machine washable, cozy and warm, and are available in several colours and designs. 

Keep warm and toasty with the Sorel Commander Snow Boots, they’re easy to put on and they’ll keep those little feet comfy and dry. 

These North Face Toddler Mitts are warm, waterproof and have wide openings with fastenings for easy on and offs. 

Deck out your little one’s feet with these awesome Stonz Booties and have them stay warm and dry once they come in from the wet, cold, and muddy outdoor elements. 

Check out the rest of Active Baby’s back-to-school picks at to see the different colours and patterns most of these products come in.