Skip Hop Besties Squad Backpack - Elephant

Not every child picks the unicorn - and the Skip Hop Besties Squad Elephant Backpack is for the child who chooses the grey and blue elephant every time. Same A4-folder-ready interior as the Unicorn version, same adjustable padded straps sized for ages 3+, same front zip pocket and side bottle pocket - in the Elephant character design for children who know exactly which bestie is theirs. Everything practical; the elephant face is what makes it theirs to carry.

Proportioned for children, not adults: what makes the Besties Squad Backpack right-sized

The Besties Squad Backpack is built to the proportions that work for children aged 3 through early primary school. The A4-folder capacity means it doesn't become useless when kindy transitions to school. The adjustable padded straps distribute weight correctly across small shoulders and grow with the child through the years. The front zip pocket handles smaller items without forcing the main compartment open each time. The side bottle pocket means a drink is always accessible. Spot clean polyester handles the daily contact with floors, lockers, and the general hard life of a school bag. Dimensions: 27.94L x 13.97D x 34H cm.

• Age: 3+ years
• Dimensions: 27.94L x 13.97D x 34H cm
• Features: Roomy interior (fits A4 folders), front zip pocket, side bottle pocket, adjustable padded straps, secure zip
• Material: Polyester
• Care: Spot clean
• Character: Elephant (coordinates with Skip Hop Besties Squad collection)

Why the Elephant character has lasting appeal across the 3-8 age range

The Elephant character's blue-and-grey palette has a broader appeal than its name might suggest - it works for children who love animals, children who lean toward calm colours, and children who simply prefer it over the Unicorn. That staying power matters in a backpack that needs to feel right for 3-year-olds at kindy and 7-year-olds at school. The Elephant Backpack is the anchor of the Besties Squad Elephant collection - the Elephant Lunch Bag clips to it, and the rest of the Elephant accessories coordinate around it. Browse our gift ideas for more Besties Squad Elephant accessories.

The Elephant Backpack as the centrepiece of the Besties Squad Elephant collection

The Elephant Backpack anchors the Besties Squad Elephant set. The Elephant Lunch Bag clips on for hands-free carry; the Elephant Snack Cup, Straw Bottle, and other accessories coordinate with it. For children who've chosen the elephant as their bestie, this is where the collection starts.

• Children aged 3+ starting kindy or school who prefer the elephant character
• A birthday or school-starter gift for a child who knows exactly which bestie they want
• For families building the complete Elephant Besties Squad collection
• The anchor piece - the Elephant Lunch Bag clips to it for the complete hands-free school day setup

About Skip Hop

Skip Hop has been designing smarter solutions for everyday family life since 2003. The brand's core belief is that what works practically for parents and what genuinely delights children don't have to be different things. From the Besties Squad accessories to the Zoo collection and beyond, every Skip Hop product earns its place in the daily routine through considered design. The full range is available at Peekaboo Baby with Australia-wide shipping from Melbourne.