My 3 year old grand daughter likes the back pack. Its just right for her sized frame. Will really come in handy when she starts preschool this fall. We have never been disappointed with a JanSport back pack, this is our 4th, a couple are several years old and have been dragged to the beach, on several trips, on planes and one I used for a purse for 2 years, its still in good shape and still being used.