30 Backpack Accessories Your Kid Absolutely Needs Before Heading Back to School

This Stay Home Club Lapel Pin ($10) proves there's really no place quite like home.

A Dogeared Beyond the Horizon Pin ($14) adds some prickly flair to their school bag.

This simple reminder from a Various Projects Stay Awesome Keychain ($20) is the only reassurance they'll need this year.

A Bari Lynn Emoji & Fur Pompom Keychain ($20) combines two of their favorite things: emoji and fluff.

It only makes sense that the Express Hashtag Keychain ($13) on their bag is of their most used texting symbol, right?

Add a touch of glam to their knapsack with the Pink Purrmaid Enamel Pin ($9) that lets them take their favorite furry friend with them whenever they go.

The Sayah Pom Pom Bag Charm ($35) adds a playful touch and a colorful pop to any bag.

A funky Karl Lagerfeld Keychain With Fox Fur ($52, originally $75) adds a whimsical touch.

Your hot sauce aficionado can take their favorite food pretty much everywhere they go thanks to this Sriracha-to-Go Bottle Keychain ($8).

They'll be able to take on difficult math homework head-on with their favorite superhero close by. The Stronger Than You Believe Pin ($9) is handmade and sure to inspire.

Add this Iron On UFO Patch ($7) for a backpack that's truly out-of-this-world.

A Faux Fur Pom-Pom Keychain ($6) will give any bag a delicate touch and keeps your kiddo on-trend.

This Ah!dornments Evil Eye Tassle Keychain ($28) means good vibes only on their first day.

Get their wheels turning with a Pun Pin ($1) that'll give them an extra confidence boost during test time.

A multicolored Celebrate Shop Popsicle Keychain ($7, originally $10) will bring them back to the Summer days.

Send them off on their first day of school with their favorite food in tow or pick up a box and make a full meal with Kidrobot's Yummy World Keychain Series ($5).

Keep all the change from the lunch lady in one place with the Zip Zip Keychain Pouch in Mega Blooms ($12, originally $20) from Ban.do, which has a beautiful floral print and a handy zipper to boot.

Nothing says "road trip" more than this Hollister Mokuyobi Iron-On Patch ($6) that features an '80s-style van.

Put on these Lydell NYC Rock Star Pin Set, Multi ($11, originally $25) to channel their inner David Bowie.

They'll really attack the day with a Jaws-themed Celebrate Shop Shark Keychain ($7, originally $10) on their zipper.

Your kids will still be on island time with a Stoney Clover Lane Palm Tree Enamel Pin ($7, originally $14).

Have you ever seen a more subtle way to remind your kids to eat a healthy lunch? We think the Charming Charlie Happy Carrot Keychain ($6, originally $8) will do the trick.

Their friends will gush over this sweet Charming Charlie Ladybug Pom Keychain ($10) that looks just like their favorite insect.

Put a mature spin on the whole unicorn rainbow trend with a Forever 21 Iridescent Tassel Keychain ($4).

A pretty monogrammed RJ Graziano S Initial Tassel Keychain ($17, originally $34) is totally customizable and super regal.

A sparkly Kate Spade Jeweled Peacock Keychain ($31, originally $78) will take her shine to a whole new level.

This black and white Club Monaco Elliott Mann Pom Keychain ($29, originally $39) has just the right amount of bold details to go with anything.

This eclectic Mumu Damartes Coconut Keychain ($22) gives keys a much-needed artistic flair.

Give them a mini version of your favorite bag with a pink Tory Burch Robinson Logo Keychain ($50).

This rugged Carabiner Keychain From Urban Outfitters ($10, originally $12) is any hiker-in-training's dream. Attach it to your kid's backpack when they're headed to school so their house keys are always just a reach away.