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BEST BACKPACKS: The back to school range at Little Ones in Ennis includes beautifully illustrated backpacks and lunchbags from Crocodile Creek. 

There’s a selection of designs to choose from, all made with eco-friendly, BPA and phthalate-free materials.

Backpacks, suitable for ages 3-8 are €34.95, lunchbags €22.50, stainless steel drinking bottles €12.95 and one-piece sandwich keepers €7.95 — one to consider if you find that the lids of lunchboxes go missing.