Starting nursery, preschool or school is a big milestone, and suddenly there are a lot of little things that need to leave the house with them each morning.

From spare clothes and comforters to drinks, lunches and snacks, having a few reliable essentials ready to grab can make those busy mornings feel much more organised.

And while we're thinking back to school, these are far from September-only purchases. A good backpack, water bottle and lunch box will come along for nursery days, holidays, picnics, swimming lessons, weekends with grandparents and countless family adventures throughout the year.

Why Choose Personalised Children's Essentials?

When lots of children arrive with similar belongings, adding your child's name has a very practical benefit: their things are much easier to identify and far less likely to get mixed up with somebody else's.

For younger children, seeing their own name or familiar design can also help them begin recognising their belongings as they grow in independence.

Choosing pieces designed for everyday use means you can create a simple set that works for far more than the classroom, ready to pack up and take wherever the day leads.

Personalised Back-to-School & Nursery Essentials

Whether you're preparing for their very first nursery day, heading back to school or simply refreshing their everyday essentials, these are our favourite personalised pieces for little adventures both in and out of the classroom.

Little Explorer Personalised Backpack Our newest Little Explorer backpacks are designed for everyday adventures, from those exciting first nursery days to preschool, school and family days out. Lightweight and water-repellent, they're a practical option for busy children on the go. Pair yours with a matching personalised water bottle and lunch box to create a complete back-to-school or nursery set.	JBØRN Little Explorer Backpack | Lightweight Water-Repellent Rucksack
Personalised Bunny Backpack One of our most-loved backpack designs, the Bunny Backpack is a sweet everyday choice for nursery, days out and little adventures. Personalising it with your child's name makes it unmistakably theirs and turns an everyday nursery essential into something that feels a little more special.	JBØRN Personalised Bunny Backpack
Teddy Kids Backpack Cosy and tactile, our Teddy Backpack is particularly lovely as the weather gets cooler and autumn/winter wardrobes come back out. The chest strap helps keep the backpack secure while little ones are moving around, making it a practical option for nursery mornings and winter days out.	JBØRN Teddy Kids Backpack with Chest Strap
Personalised Water Bottle A reusable 400ml stainless steel water bottle designed for nursery, school and adventures on the go. The spill-proof straw supports independent drinking, while personalised engraving makes their bottle easy to identify.	JBØRN Personalised Stainless Steel Kids Water Bottle
Personalised Lunch Box A practical personalised lunch box for packed lunches and snacks, with a stainless steel design and internal divider to keep foods organised. Perfect for nursery, school, picnics, holidays and days out.	JBØRN Personalised Lunch Box

A Personalised Set for More Than Just School

A personalised backpack, water bottle and lunch box make a practical set for starting nursery, preschool or heading back to school, but they're also everyday essentials children can use far beyond the classroom.

Keep them together and you've got an easy grab-and-go set for family days out, trips to the park, holidays, swimming lessons, picnics, playdates and days with grandparents.

Personalising each piece with your child's name also makes their belongings easier to identify when they're surrounded by other children's things at nursery or school, while giving little ones something that feels recognisably theirs.

And because these are essentials they'll continue using as they grow, a matching personalised backpack, lunch box and water bottle can also make a thoughtful starting nursery gift, back-to-school gift or personalised gift for toddlers and young children.

A Gentle Reminder

Starting nursery or school is a big milestone, for little ones and parents alike.

Having their own personalised backpack, water bottle and lunch box won't stop you wondering how they're getting on five minutes after you've dropped them off, but it can make those busy mornings feel a little more organised.

Choose pieces that work beyond the classroom and they'll become part of all the adventures that happen in between, from ordinary nursery mornings to holidays, picnics and days spent exploring together.

Because the best personalised children's products aren't just beautiful to look at. They're designed to be packed, carried, used, washed and taken along for childhood.