March 2010 Notable Toys — Bags & Backpacks

This fully insulated preschool lunch box has an easy to wipe clean interior. Kids can enjoy wearing it as a backpack or it can be carried with the padded carrying handle. Launch date: 2010.

Elonka Nichole Designs presents a diaper bag that offers chic moms boutique style at an affordable price. This messenger style bag is made of 100-percent designer cotton prints. It includes two outside pockets for bottles and a cell phone, three inside pockets for all sorts of baby products, and a large strap that fits around strollers. "These products are made by hand in the USA of the highest quality material without being overpriced," Elonka Perez, Owner/Designer of Elonka Nichole Designs Ltd., told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008.

This 100% cotton canvas diaper bag is just the right size for children to carry. The bag includes a cotton diaper and has plenty of room for children to add their own essentials.

This line of bright, colorful, illustrated children's books includes positive lessons. The books are accompanied by soft, huggable, hand-embroidered dolls and a line of backpacks that carry out the same universal message as the books. Launch date: February 2010.

Shaped like cute animal characters, these 10 Snuggle Duffle bags and four Snuggle Backpacks are 3-D character-shaped bags that come with a storybook hangtag to showcase each character's personality. "All of the Snuggle characters are signature Laid Back Kids characters and posses their own unique charm," Jessica Brunner, Graphic Designer, Oak Patch Gifts, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

These "working purses" come in the shape of guitars, owls, dogs, horses, and butterflies. They are made of coordinating, designer fabrics with artful detail and sturdy construction. One of 11 styles of "sillos", this sak is for girls ages 3 and up. All are approximately 10" in size.

Let your kids be the envy of all their friends with their very own nübyplane™ US Airways Back Pack. This beautifully tailored back pack features 2 storage compartments with a secret mini storage pouch, cool see through windows, adjustable shoulder straps, logo embroidery, and airline zipper pulls. Available in US Airways, jetBlue, and WestJet markings. Upcoming designs include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental, AirTran, and Southwest markings. Constructed of durable material with mesh backing, the backpack features two storage compartments wtih soft zipper tags, adjustable shoulder straps, and is 15" tall.

Designed for 5- to 10-year-olds, the Fleurville messenger comes in three colors. It has backpack straps and includes a removable, insulated lunch bag. The bag is PVC-free, Teflon-free and lead-free. "The Kid's Messenger bag is extremely stylish and functional, which is hard to find," Analese Belle, in marketing and PR for Fleurville and parent company JJ Cole, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.

These fashionable designer handbags are made to look like pups. "These purses are the most realistic looking dogs for the dog-loving fashionista," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The myWallaby Agile Doll Bag is designed specifically to serve as a purse and doll carrier. It can accommodate dolls and stuffed animals from 12" to 18". The strap is adjustable so it can be sized to its owner. In addition to the enclosed doll compartment, the bag also has its signature “pouch,” a handy zipper-enclosed pocket on the front that is in the shape of a Wallaby’s stomach. It is machine washable. Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3.5". "What really sets the myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch," Eric Hildenbrand, co-founder, MyWallaby Limited, told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products for 2009. Launch date: March 15, 2010.

Designed with adjustable features for wear across this hips, this Hip&Go is equipped with a storage pocket on each side to carry a wallet, phone, keys, baby accessories and more. It is made of Nappa leather and features interior green lining with a velvety feel.

Shaped to look just like a Pug (with a bit of extra design detail), this purse is outfitted with a silk blend outer fabric with a floral pattern, a zippered pouch for keys, makeup and cell phone, and the signature silver leatherette paw bearing the company's bone cross logo. It comes in a gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."
— "What's been a surprise to me is the Fuzzy Nation stuff. I honestly chided my wife for ordering them, and I can't keep them in stock," Jude Larene, co-owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, told TDmonthly in late fall 2009. "Even the expensive $50 purses are just flying out."