As the new school year approaches, parents are looking for products to make their lives easier. From no-tie shoelaces for younger students to rolling totes built for college move-in day, brands are introducing new and practical products for every stage.
Practical Products for the School Year
Hulken’s cult-favorite rolling totes are now available in exclusive Target colorways, including a Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles ($125) and a Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles ($110). The fold-flat bags are designed to haul everything from laundry and groceries to dorm essentials, making them a practical companion throughout the school year.
The Lad Collective aims to solve the problem of fitted sheets popping off Twin XL mattresses with its One-Minute Bed collection. The bedding features labeled corner straps for easy setup, deep pockets and heavy-duty elastic to keep sheets in place, plus a JoeyPouch that stores the entire bedding set inside itself.
Mustard Made’s Twinny locker doubles as a mudroom organizer or home drop zone, providing plenty of space to keep school essentials neatly organized all year long. The $599 locker includes adjustable shelves, hanging rails, hooks, locks and magnetic doors.
Naturepedic’s Adagio 2-inch Organic Latex Mattress Topper adds extra comfort to dorm mattresses while using organic latex instead of conventional foam. The topper starts at $399 and is designed for students looking to upgrade their sleep setup.
Families looking to reduce single-use plastics may want to check out PlanetBox’s recycled stainless steel lunch box. The bento-style container features compartments to help keep lunches organized, is dishwasher safe and fits neatly inside most lunch bags and backpacks.
Staples is helping families save throughout back-to-school season with a series of weekly freebies available through Sept. 12, while supplies last. Customers can score a free item with a qualifying purchase both in stores and online, alongside school supplies starting at 25 cents, technology deals and exclusive teacher savings.
The TickTalk 5 smartwatch is a middle ground for parents who aren’t quite ready to hand over a smartphone. Priced at $159.99, the wearable lets children make approved calls and send messages while giving parents GPS tracking and safety controls.
uLace Kiddos No-Tie Shoelaces transform traditional sneakers into slip-ons using stretchable elastic laces that stay securely in place. Designed for children but suitable for adults as well, the $15.99 accessory makes getting out the door a little faster while giving kids more independence.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
