26
September
2017
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15:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Don’t Let Backpacks Be a Pain: 3 Safety Tips
Backpacks are a school necessity. Filled with books, binders, pens and pencils, notebooks, and any other school supplies on the list for the year, it’s the essential way for kids to transport everything they need from class to class throughout the day. Most are built to be extremely durable, which is great, but the heavy-duty nature of a book bag can lead to stuffing it full of items. Packing too heavily and wearing it inappropriately can be a big problem, causing back, shoulder and neck pain, as well as poor posture. As your children head back to school, make sure they stay safe with these backpack safety tips.
Buy the Right Backpack
Backpack safety begins with purchasing the right one. When looking for the best option, make sure that the backpack
- Isn’t wider or longer than your child’s torso
- Doesn’t fall more than 4 inches below the waist
- Has padded shoulder straps and a padded back
- Is ergonomically designed
- Has more than one compartment
- Is reflective
- Has belts around the chest and hips