Fall Clothes and School Shoes Aplenty: The Best Kids’ Stuff on Sale This Week
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As ongoing end-of-summer and back-to-school sales collide with some early Labor Day deals, there’s likely no better time to stock up on kids’ gear. We’ll have a dedicated Labor Day kids’ sale post going up closer to the holiday weekend, but for now I’ve rounded up some of the best discounts on kids’ stuff this week, including Calpak backpacks, Primary joggers and hoodies, Hanna Andersson dresses, Rothy’s sneakers, and more.
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Deals I personally think are the best
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Calpak's kids' backpacks are lightweight and come in three different sizes.
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Slim-fit sweatpants that are currently half-off.
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This Primary hoodie comes in a rainbow of colors.
School supplies
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Sharpie S-Gel, Medium Point (0.7mm) - 12 Count
“The best Sharpie pen is theS-Gel,” saysVultureassociate editorSavannah Salazar. “They have them in a variety of colors, it doesn’t bleed or smudge, and it has a squishy grip that’s very comfortable to hold.”
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Pocket folders for keeping track of important paperwork.
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A scientific calculator is a must if they’re taking math classes like algebra or trigonometry.
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If you have a kid who’s going off to college, these heavy-duty bags will be extra handy on move-in day.
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Mechanical pencils with a little extra sparkle.
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Magnetic picture frames for sprucing up their locker.
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Back-to-school time is prime germ season.
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Bostitch Office Stapler
For keeping essays and homework packets in order.
Backpacks and lunch gear
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Calpak’s Labor Day sale is on now, with 15 percent off sitewide. This kids’ backpack comes in three sizes: small (for ages 3 to 5), medium (for ages (5 to 8), and large (for ages 8 to 12).
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Lots of fun character lunch bags are on sale at Target right now, from Hello Kitty to Bluey to Snoopy.
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A logo-emblazoned lunch box to help mini MLB fans rep their favorite team.
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ThisCamelBak water bottlehas a bite valve that stops drips if the bottle gets tipped over, and because the straw is wide, it’s easy to clean.
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TheMicro Hydro Flask— which is much easier to lug around than a heavy full-size bottle — is currently on sale.
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Hydro Flask Insulated Lunch Bag
Hydro Flask also makes very nice lunch bags.
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A cool backpack for a cool student.
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North Facebackpacksare hot among fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders this year.
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This Adidas backpack comes in several colors and has the brand’s classic three-stripe design on the side.
Clothing and sneakers
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Primary’s Labor Day sale has started, with 20 percent off a rainbow of essentials for kids and babies (you can also take an extra 20 percent off orders over $95 with code SMILE). This two-pack of durable joggers will keep them comfortable in cooler fall temps.
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This hoodie comes in plenty of colors, so your kid can choose their favorite.
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For kids still in a summer state of mind, some fun shorts featuring mood-boosting stripes.
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Hanna Andersson’s Labor Day event, offering 40 percent off sitewide, runs through September 7. These denim barrel pants have an easy, comfortable elastic waistband.
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Side-seam piping is a nice detail on these French terry sweatpants.
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Every color and pattern of this cute Hanna Andersson dress is marked down right now.
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Comfortable leggings that are easy to cartwheel in.
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The lime and turquoise colorways of these bike shorts are discounted 60 percent.
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Strategist senior writer Lauren Ro’s 4-year-old son has been wearing theseRothy’s sneakersall summer. Ro says she has been impressed that the material feels nice and flexible but also sturdy.
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These candy-striped mary janes are perfect for a kid with a colorful, eclectic wardrobe.
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The red and lilac colorways of these clogs are also on sale.
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Vans is offering an additional 40 percent off select sale styles, including these Old Skool sneakers in a retro color combo.
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For the kid who became a soccer fan this summer.
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I wish this rugby shirt came in adult sizes, because I would definitely wear it!
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Lots of sneakers are discounted for back-to-school season at Famous Footwear, such as these handsome Nike kicks.
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Saucony Kids’ Volt 1000 Sneaker
Sporty Sauconys in fun neon hues.
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Converse Chuck Taylor High-Top Sneaker
Can’t go wrong with a classic pair of Chuck Taylors.
Tech
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TheToniebox 2is designed for kids as young as 12 months old and adds interactive games to the menu of what you can do with it. This set isFrozen-themed and comes with an Elsa Tonie.
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Here’s another Disney-related Toniebox, for fans ofToy Story.
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JLab makes some of thebest headphonesfor younger kids, vouched for by Dr.Michael Rothschild, the director of pediatric otolaryngology at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
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Skullcandy’s Crusher headphones come in several trendy colors and patterns, including leopard and camo.
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Thesecheap earbudssound nearly as good as Apple AirPods, and they have a much more fun design.
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Shay Mitchell’s kidscan’t live without these digital walkie-talkies — and right now with code BACKTOSCHOOL, they’re over half off.
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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i 15.6” Full HD Laptop
Lenovo’s slim and reliable Ideapad is nearly 30 percent off right now.
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Apple Magic Keyboard Folio
Apple’s Magic Keyboard is thebest iPad keyboard, but if you want something slightly cheaper, get the Folio version — it’s currently on sale for under $200 and is a solid pick for iPad users.
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