Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Favourite back to school items (Junior Kindergarten to high school)
16
items Favourite items for my school-aged kids (from kids in JK, to high school, these have made life easier, and stood the test of time)
Sections
2
Middle & High school
Primary school
Middle & High school
My teenager liked this for lunches, as it was simple, and durable stainless steel. I use the lunchbag it came with to put the yumbox bento in, and there's space to put a snack on the side. Fun patterns and colours, and you can use magnets on the stai...
Lunch Boxes - PlanetBox
Surprisingly convenient to clean, straws can be replaced if need be, and easy for little hands to open, and carry around.
Funtainer Collection - Thermos Brand
Primary school
I've been using the same yumbox for over 5 years, and it's held up really well (including one full year of school lunches). Dishwasher-safe, easy for young kids to open/close, nice colours to choose from, and fun patterns inside the compartments. Als...
Yumbox - The leakproof bento lunch box for kids and adults
My daughter loves using this brush, as well as having it used on her. We found a fun unicorn print for her, and that's a fun bonus. Helps brush out her curly hair that easily tangles, without pain.
Wet Brush Official Site - Pain Free Brushing for Every Occasion
These are great for that in-between weather, for spring, and fall, on cooler days, where it isn't cold enough for snow pants. Truly waterproof, and soft on the inside. Very durable, easy to put on.
Kids Fleece Lined Rain Overalls | Black
Has worked really well for junior kindergarten. Will not fit much more than a colouring book, lunch box, a sweater, with a little more space left, but fits really well, doesn't hang down to young one's knees, or allow the bag to get too heavy with it...
MEC Cub Daypack - Children | MEC
Much easier to carry in my purse than the liquid, a great alternative on the go. We switch up the flavour, so far they've all been liked. Great to have on hand for fevers, colds, or minor injuries.
Junior Strength Advil
Cute shoes at a good price. Many styles available, and now is a great time to snag some indoor shoes for the next school year (or for summer use).
George Girls' Casual Sneakers
This is a very light, durable water bottle, with a locking feature (which I like for certain scenarios). Has a drinking spout, instead of a straw, which is helpful for sports, or anytime they'd like easier access to water. Comes in some nice colours....
MicroLite 350 Flip
The 6oz has been a great size to send smoothies, apple sauce, or a homemade version of Yop to school (I mix plain yogurt and some milk, but be sure to take out any pieces of fruit in mixed yogurt or they get stuck). I like that it's leak-proof, easy ...
Squeasy Gear
We've tried a number of different brands of mitts, and this has been the favourite thus far. We chose the shiny star pattern with black background so they're easier to identify if they ever end up in the lost and found at school, and match any colour...
Kids Waterproof Mittens | Black Star
What makes bike gloves for kids even better? Unicorns, of course! These are lightly padded and have a good grip. Velcro is sturdy, and they help protect against some scrapes either while learning to bike, or gaining new skills.
FINGER TEN Kids Bike Gloves for Youth
After extended rear-facing until 5.5y/o, I finally had to switch to forward facing (not because she aged or sized out of rear-facing), due to changes in my vehicle, and this seat has been great so far. Can be used in a variety of vehicles, has 2 cuph...
Graco Tranzitions 3-in-1 Harness Booster Seat, Proof
A packable "puffy" jacket is great for car seat use (make sure to do the test to make sure it's not too thick), and especially helpful once teens reach the years where they don't want to wear a jacket, no matter the weather. This way, it can be easil...
Seasons II Kids Insulated Jacket | Mountain Warehouse CA
These seem to be the prefered rainboots for my kids. Some models have side loops, the interior is soft, but not too warm for summer, material can be wiped well, and so many fun designs and patterns.
Kids Waterproof Rain Boots - Hatley
Love these winter boots. Incredibly lightweight, warm, waterproof, and durable enough to last more than a winter if not outgrown, or be used for a 2nd, or 3rd child, or passed on to family or friends with kids.
Winter & Snow Boots for Infants, Toddlers & Kids 0-6 years+ | Stonz