The Wildkin 12-inch toddler backpack is a solid B+ at a C+ price

The Wildkin 12-inch toddler backpack is hard to argue with at this price point. The build quality is solid — better than the cheap character backpacks that fall apart after a month — and the designs are cute enough that toddlers get excited about wearing them. It’s not a premium bag by any stretch; the zippers are serviceable but not buttery, and there’s no padding to speak of. But for a kid who’s going to drag it through dirt, drop it in puddles, and probably leave it on the playground, it does everything you need.