The best girls' backpack balances a print she loves with real durability and the right fit - sized to her grade, with a padded laptop compartment and comfortable straps.

Start with fit

Size to her body: 14 to 16 inches for K-2, 16 to 17 for grades 3-5, 17 to 18 for middle school. See the size-by-age guide, and keep the load within the weight rule.

What to look for

• A padded laptop or Chromebook compartment.
• Durable, easy-clean material with a kid-proof warranty.
• Padded, adjustable straps for comfort.
• A print she picks herself - buy-in means she uses it all year.

Prints girls love

Favorites include pastel tie-dye, cheetah, pink tweed, and butterfly.

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