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Looking for a fun, yet functional gift to give that special kid in your life? Let me introduce you to Dabbawalla Bags!

da-ba-wa-lla: 1. A person in India who carries lunch boxes to office workers.
2. A stylish, practical bag for little people on the go

These adorable, easy to clean, and attractive lunchboxes and backpacks are specially designed for preschoolers and the young elementary students in mind. I think they are fun for the young at heart, as well- my husband’s best friend really loves it! The designs were meant to be free of commercial influence (cartoons or action figures, movie characters, etc) yet still colorful and fun for children. They display bright and wholesome designs and images, such as puppies, apples, rocket ships, etc. The Lunch Totes are really large, and have enough space to fit everything you need for a WHOLE DAY at Pre-School! It is really hard to find a bag that will do that.

Not only that, but they are made out of eco-sponge, an innovate neoprene-like fabric that has earned the top quality standard in textiles, as well as an ecological certification that tests for over 100 harmful substances.

DabbaWalla Backpack- the perfect size for your little guy (or girl!)

The fabric is stain resistant and machine washable. (Yes, you read that right!!!) There are pockets on the inside to help keep an ice pack, water bottle, etc, separate. And it is designed to help food stay at it’s desired temperature!
Dabbawalla Bags has a simple mission: design fun, functional bags that appeal to both kids and adults while promoting social responsibility. Their bags are crafted by sewers who earn fair wages in safe working conditions, and we do business with companies who support this commitment. They are designed in the USA and sewn in Taiwan using fair labor practices. Since each bag is crafted, they each have their own special charm!

“In colorful, fresh designs sized just right for carrying lunch to school, an outing at the park, or a tote for overnight adventures. Bright graphics and functional simplicity set these bags apart – the perfect antidote to oversized, bulky backpacks and vinyl lunch bags.

Flexible and strong, and crafted out of naturally insulating, water-resistant neoprene, Dabbawalla Bags are tough enough to take a lot of rough-n-tumble yet stylish enough to stand out from the crowd. And because they are completely machine washable, stain-resistant and eco-friendly, they are indisputably practical, too.”

How many of you have had to toss a lunchbox because it is gross? Look at this one-

I bet the parents wish it were machine washable!!!

and comparing the Dabbawalla Bag to some of the other bags, it’s easy to see that Dabbawalla has achieved their goal of creating appealing and functional bags. (and are the others ecologically responsible? Nay nay! Double awesome!)