Children pick school backpacks featuring viral capybara and fairy designs in Finland

As the school year approaches in Finland, children are eagerly selecting their backpacks, with many opting for designs that reflect current internet trends. In Espoo's Sello shopping center, 9-year-old Leevi Tuomi chose a bright orange backpack adorned with a fluffy capybara, a rodent popularized by a viral song and videos on platforms like TikTok. Leevi confirmed he was familiar with the capybara trend.

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I have indeed.

Leevi's mother, Kerttu Haaslahti, noted that the children's choices were surprisingly affordable, with most backpacks costing between 20 and 30 euros, well within her budget of around fifty euros per bag. The family aims for backpacks that can last more than one school year, as Leevi's previous backpack served him for his first two years of primary school.

Younger children are also making their selections. Six-year-old Ingrid Myllynen, starting preschool, chose a pastel-colored backpack featuring a fairy. Her father, Johan Myllynen, mentioned that Ingrid's previous backpack had been in use since she was one year old, emphasizing the desire for durability. He found the 25-euro price of Ingrid's new backpack to be quite reasonable.

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These children's backpacks were surprisingly affordable. Only about twenty and thirty euros.

Friends Isla Toijonen and Sointu Sinivirta, both 10 years old and starting fifth grade, were also browsing. Isla preferred a light pink backpack, considering its versatility with different outfits. Sointu prioritized a backpack that could withstand various weather conditions, recalling her previous waterproof bag. The article also briefly touches upon how friends from different cultural backgrounds might have diverse backpack styles, mentioning Asian friends having different types.

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The color is nicely basic.