No day in kindergarten without this bag! She has already survived many excursions and still looks good! It goes in a lot. A water bottle, lunch box and also some other things such as hat, scarf and fit without problems in! Initially, the bag also smelled in our "Chemicals". However, this is normal with new things that now contain even plastic (the print is after all not a substance). But after a week the smell was gone and you can smell nothing. I then always hung the bag after Kita visit to the hall to clear my. Since I am not squeamish and more realistic, I hold even expected such a thing. Only you know after a few years with children in such things to help. The backpack is to be there to be worn and not eaten)