When I first stumbled upon Crocodile Creek's products, I was immediately drawn to their
vibrant colours. They have 8 designs that consist of a robot, an owl, a dinosaur
& a fairy to name a few.
The Crocodile Creek Robot Backpack
is made of what feels like a very durable canvas style material. It has a wide
zipper and strong zipper pulls perfect for little fingers. The front compartment
of the backpack features a small zippered pocket, a key clip and a place to put
pens or pencils. The adjustable straps are very well padded. Information on
their website indicates that these backpacks are best suited for kids 3yrs-8yrs.
For the most part, I agree. I do think though, that it would be best suited for
those 3yrs-6yrs. While the backpack is larger than I thought it would be based
on the web image, the front compartment is a bit smaller than other kids'
backpacks on the market. The care tag does indicate that these are not
recommended for machine washing. This is common with these types of products but
you can alternatively wipe it down with mild soap. These retail for
approximately $31 USD.
The Crocodile Creek Robot Lunch Box is appropriate for any age.
This particular design has a nice sized deep compartment that would easily
accommodate more traditional lunch items or a bento box. I find it to have a bit
more padding than a typical department store lunch box, which is great for
protecting delicate food items. The mesh pocket on
the back is handy for napkins and other small items. Like the backpack, this is also constructed of durable
materials and has a PVC/BPA/Phthalate/Vinyl free lining. Some of
the other designs have a bit of a different
form, but also seem to be quite roomy. This
care tag also indicates that machine washing is not recommended.
I do wish it was fully machine washable given that it is a lunch box. But with
that being said, the inside lining is very easy to wipe clean and would be easy
to keep hygienic. You could always hand wash it yourself, or if you were feeling rebellious, try machine washing it on the gentle or hand wash cycle if it was
badly soiled. But you'd just need to know that you would be doing so at your own
risk. This item retails for approximately $21 USD.
The Crocodile Creek Reusable Ice Packs are a great non-toxic/BPA
free way to keep lunches cool, especially during those warmer months. They
aren't only functional, but are also adorable, bringing a smile to your little
one's face when they open their lunch box at school each day. They are made
similar to the ice packs you'd get from baby formula promotional packs and I
keep each one in an individual Ziploc bag to keep them fresh and clean
year-round. You get 2 to a pack and they retail for approximately $8 USD for the
pair.
All in all, I thought that these were great
products. While I do prefer to penny pinch, some items are worth spending the
extra money on. The Crocodile Creek
backpack and lunch box both seem like durable and sturdy pieces that would take
a well-deserved bite out of your back to school budget. With their 30 day hassle-free money back guarantee, you can't really go
wrong.
These and other Crocodile Creek products can
be purchased directly from Crocodile Creek's website. They are also available at various
online/brick & mortar retailers in Canada and the U.S. Some of
these more common merchants are Whole Foods, Target, Mastermind, Indigo Books,
Barnes & Noble and Well.ca.
Crocodile Creek is currently offering a 20%
discount off your entire purchase until August 31st, 2015 when using promo code
Mommy20 at CrocodileCreek.com!
One other tip? Check their Clearance/Sale section regularly. They have some killer deals
on some other fantastically adorable items!
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****
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