I agree with peckish, sometimes we need to cut the umbilical cord, i tell this to my kids about my grandkids all the time, i have a 3 yr old granddaughter, and she loves me to make bags for her, she likes the long handles so she can throw it over her shoulder and thats what i make her, but adjustable, she has backpacks that have longer handles for school and never has had a problem. Also, my kids knew better than to volunteer me to make stuff. because i wouldnt do it, i had several people take advantage of my kindness and it will not happen again, just my opinion. good luck whatever u do