The clip on the back ensures a child can't undo these themselves (sometimes an issue with the chest clip on a rucksack) and the adjustable straps ensure a comfy fit. If you consider style to be just as important as function, Onk baby reins offer the best of both worlds, with a simple and practical design that's been tested to the relevant UK safety standards, and available in a whole host of fun prints, from different coloured leopard spots to stars, camouflage and the Union Jack. As toddlers gain their independence, they will love taking their own treasures with them in one of our fun toddler backpacks. The rucksack has a 2L capacity (perfect for snacks, a drinks bottle or other toddler essentials) and comes with detachable reins that clip onto the handle at the top. It's just the right size for your toddler to feel independent but not be able to weigh the backpack compartment down.

With so many animals to choose from, your little one will certainly find an animal that they love taking out with them. As toddlers gain their independence, they’ll love taking their own treasures with them in their Tiger Backpack. Storage – Backpacks allow children to carry some of their own items along with them and are often made in extra fun designs which children may be excited to wear.

The safety of your toddler is our priority and our removable safety rein gives parents control and peace of mind in busy places, whilst allowing children the freedom they need to build their confidence and explore with their new backpack. They're compact and easy to pack in a bag or pocket, and the two-point clips ensure you have good control as a parent, while your child never feels like they're being dragged. The backpack can also be used as a handy bag for parents, if you would rather not have the design on show, you can turn it inside out and wear it as a plain bag to keep any essentials.

As you'd expect from a brand like Trunki, child-friendly design is at the heart of these reins and they come in a whole host of colourful animal designs, including Leeroy the Lion, Betsy the Bear, Dudley the Dinosaur and Ollie the Owl.Once a child gets past the early toddler stage, they may well get tired of traditional reins, but some families look for a little extra support for longer. Longevity – You probably won't need to use training or toddler reins for very long, so looking for something that has multiple purposes can extend use. The reins have a wrist strap for the parent, and are a convenient option for toddlers who are more steady on their feet and keen to show off their independence. If you’re worried about managing your miniature escapee while out and about in busy or crowded areas, baby reins or toddler reins might be worth considering.

Some models can also be useful when your child is first learning to walk, to provide a little extra reassurance and support. As a bonus, remove the reins and the harness can be used with some high chairs to keep your child fastened in.

Discretion – There are a number of reasons why you may choose to use a support or strap with older children, and for those a wrist strap is the simplest and most discreet option: think of them like permanently holding hands, with the extra reassurance of knowing that if they try to wander off, they won't get far. The backpack has wings to enable your child to complete the transformation from little person to fluttering butterfly.

All the clips and buckles are on the back so that the child cannot play with them and what is better than having a friendly Llama on your front? Some harnesses have training reins that convert to looser, longer reins as a child grows more confident. I tried these with my toddler son and was impressed by the security of the straps and easy adjustment, as well as the padding in the breathable canvas material, but did find that clasp on the back is a little stiff and counterintuitive at first.Erika loves the fact that the reins can be unclipped so the backpack can be used on its own when their older too. This Butterfly toddler backpack has lots of room inside to hide all the toys you need for a day out and take them on a little adventure. Unlike some of the other reins included in this list there is no chest strap or clip at the front that your toddler can undo.