My Favorite Toddler Travel Backpacks

This toddler backpack for travel has a safety harness and a soft body that doubles as a stuffy, making your child feel like they're being hugged every time they wear it.

From keeping your toddler near you to packing a small snack and a toy, this toddler backpack harness will be ideal for navigating the airport and flying with a toddler. Getting your toddler to sleep on a plane will be a breeze when they have this cute bag to snuggle with (just remove the detachable the tether first).

The shoulder straps and chest strap are made from comfortable and sturdy-enough fabric. Plus, the chest buckle is adjustable so that it fits your child’s growing size.

A small downside of this toddler travel backpack is the small pocket, it is large enough to keep the straps inside when not in use. With a Velcro closure, the pocket is easy to access, ensuring that kids also get to enjoy storing their snacks and treasures inside it!

This toddler backpack with chest strap is for toddlers 18 months and up.

This functional toddler travel backpack is, as the name suggests, super cute! It's designed for kids between 1 and 2 years of age and comes in four colors.

I love this great little backpack as it comes with a long detachable leash that makes it both a toddler safety harness backpack and a backpack for taking to daycare. When not in use you can simply sling it onto your toddler travel stroller, and let it double as an extra diaper bag! How handy is that?

The back of the backpack has three layers. The first layer is a breathable layer, the second layer is widened and can relieve stress and the third layer is shock-resistant.

The smooth zipper makes it easy to maneuver for little hands, making this one of the best toddler backpacks for travel in this price range!

My son was obsessed with dinosaurs. If your kid is like mine, they will love this toddler dinosaur backpack (complete with harness) to them! Covered in dinosaurs from top to bottom and even embellished with 3D dino scales, this kids travel backpack is stylish, vibrant and functional.

Whatever your kid may need, this bag can hold. Fill it with small toys, toddler headphones, diapers, light books or anything your toddler may want to pack themselves! Just remember to keep it light, or you'll end up carrying it!

The zipper is smooth and easy to use, the material is wear-resistant, mildly water-resistant and comfortable on the skin.

This dino egg shaped mini toddler travel backpack is lightweight and perfect for short trips out and about with your little one. Let your toddler choose from one of the 4 fun colors.

With just enough space enough for the toddler travel essentials, this toddler backpack will ensure that you pack light and don't accidentally put undue stress on their little backs.

The upgraded version of the bag has the leash hook at the bottom as opposed to the top, making it safe for wriggly kids who like to twist and turn every chance they get. If there was one thing I would pick on, it would be its plastic clasp, but at this price point, I'm not complaining!

Sturdy, roomy and brightly colored, this toddler harness backpack will ensure you never lose your tiny tot in a crowd again. Plus, with a leash that is 39 inches long, I doubt your kid will even notice they're tethered to you! In fact, you should totally expect your kiddo to fall in love with the bag's flappy, goofy mouth and characteristic design. No, seriously, good luck prying it off of them!

What's more? The bag's chest straps are adjustable, and its side has a roomy mesh pocket for snacks or a bottle. This backpack for toddler travel is best for kids aged 1-3.

This mini toddler harness backpack is neither too small nor too big, letting you keep your little one safe without weighing them down with a bulky, hot bag. It has two pockets; the small pocket perfect for carrying little toddler shoes, and the large pocket big enough to fit a couple of diapers, travel wipes, a book and spare change of clothes.

For especially rambunctious tiny tots, you might want to opt for a bag that is more heavy duty than this one. However, in light to moderately crowded locations, it does just fine.

It’s also simply perfect to send with your kid as their daycare backpack.

A toddler travel backpack that is as durable and sturdy as it is cute and playful? Yes, please!

This mid-range backpack for toddlers has all the makings of it's higher end counterparts, with a metal carabiner, a detachable 50 inch safety harness and insulated main compartment. Keep your kids' lunches at the right temperature for up to 3 hours when you send this bag with them to daycare, and have them at a safe distance from you at all times when you're out traveling with them.

To seal the deal for you, the bag is FDA compliant, safe and washable, meaning stains and marks wipe away easily! When it comes to the best backpack for toddler travel, this bag is surely at the top of my list.

The size and small accessories make this toddler bag best suited for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. The hardest part will be having your toddler choose from the fun animal options: dog, dinosaur, shark, panda, owl and unicorn. (I love the shark!)

Designed for the "big kids", AKA the kindergartners, this Yodo backpack features all the things school-going kids need like space and comfort, without compromising on the cool-factor. Your kid will get to choose between five cool 3D animals that are in different colors!

The only one in my list that's large enough to be a school or travel bag, this backpack features details like a large zip pocket on the inside, padded shoulder pads, safety chest clip, generously sized mesh pockets on the side and a name tag. Additionally, all Yodo products carry a 180-day warranty so you can make your decision without worrying about make and quality.

If you have an older toddler or want something slightly larger for a longer trip or even a road trip with a toddler where your toddler won't have to carry it as often, this is a good option.

The Naturally Kids Bag is the perfect backpack for toddler girls and boys who want to carry a stuffy along with them. The adorable stuffed animal sits on the outside of this toddler travel backpack, not taking up any room inside. With seven animals to choose from, toddlers will have their favorite animal to snuggle with on the plane!

While this backpack doesn't come with a safety harness like some of the others on this list, it does come with plenty of space and probably one of the cutest looks. It makes a great gift and is perfect for use during a day out, a visit to the park, zoo or any other short trip where crowds will be few and far between.

Get your little space explorer the Yisibo Kids Backpack and watch them soar away into their imaginations. If they also start to zip away on their little feet faster than you can keep up, this toddler safety harness backpack will help with that too!

At 8.3 inches tall, the backpack is roomy enough to fit everything a toddler needs for a flight and even sturdy enough to be a toddler backpack for hiking.

The waterproof neoprene material of the toddler backpack makes it ideal for carrying your kids devices that may be prone to water damage. Kids especially love the rubber-coated zippers and see through "window" pocket on the front.

You and your toddler will love the Mountaintop Kids Toddler Backpack because it features everything you could want in a backpack for traveling with toddlers in a compact, no-nonsense design.

They can choose between 21 color and pattern options so they'll always want to carry their backpack on vacation or on your daily outings. And you get the peace of mind of having them close by at all times with the help of this backpack harness for toddlers!

It’s designed with one main compartment for storing everything from wet and dry items, one zippered front pocket for odd bits and bobs, and two side pockets for an umbrella or water bottle, making this bag the best toddler travel backpack when it comes to organization, exactly what you need when traveling with at toddler.

This Mountaintop Kids Toddler Backpack is also one of my favorite choices for hiking with toddlers.

Whether your preschooler is headed out for a full day of "work" and play, or a snack stop along the way, this whimsical backpack keeps everything your little one might need close at hand. Adjustable straps and a mesh side pocket hold a water bottle or sippy cup while the front pouch includes a zippered pocket for snacks or even some crayons.

Comfy padded shoulder straps go easy on little shoulders. The bag comes in at a comfortable 11 x 5 x 12 inches. The Skip Hop Toddler Backpack has plenty of choices for toddlers to choose their favorite animal: including a unicorn, dog, dragon, fox, llama, and shark.

The buckle toy is one of my all-time favorite airplane activities for toddlers, so this Buckle Toy Backpack had to make this list!

With 12 buckles that encourage problem-solving and building motor skills, the Buckle Toy Buddy Backpack is an interactive bag that can keep your toddler busy on a flight. When it comes to screen-free travel toys, this toddler travel bag takes the cake for both fun and functionality!

The bag is made of plush fabric in bright colors, and can hold snacks and toys with ease. The main compartment of the bag is closed by a glide zipper and Velcro, ensuring nothing ever gets lost. This small, comfy bag is best suited for younger toddlers.

Wildkin backpack for toddlers measures 12.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches, with two zippered compartments. This backpack has heavy-duty zippers, straps, buckles, and reflective piping at the front pocket, making it great for rough use during travel.

The bag does not come with anti-lost features so it's best to steer clear of crowds when your kid is busy carrying this bag. However, with an insulated front pocket for lunch, and side mesh pocket for snacks and drinks, it makes a great backpack for taking to preschool.

It also has 12 design options, making it a good backpack for toddler boys or girls.

The Packie backpack is perfect for kids aged two through five. It has many handy features such as a patented tube for carrying papers and artwork from school, a d-ring for hanging favorite toys, and a bottle holder. Made of rugged outer laminated fabric, the pack is durable, lightweight and easy to wipe down.

I love that it comes in multiple colors to match and clip on the other accessories in the Urban Infant collection.

The Fletcher Backpack comes in two size variants, 7L and 12L, which are both ideal for small children who like to explore nature. The shoulder straps are padded for additional comfort and it has an adjustable chest strap to ensure a perfect fit. Plus, it’s water resistant, keeping gear protected from light rain or snow.

It’s spacious main zip-closure compartment is great for storing the bulk of what your kid needs, and it's padded sleeve is perfect for keeping a tablet and papers organized.

Additionally, there’s an easy to locate name tag holder sewn inside, a large zip-up pocket on the front, and two expandable webbed bottle sleeves that will hold water bottles securely on the sides of the backpack. Also on the front of the backpack is an adjustable strap with a side-release buckle that allows you to conveniently attach a lunch bag or jacket.

Amongst the many design choices, you can choose one of the Disney toddler backpack designs sure to please any toddlers who love Minnie or Mickey Mouse!