School is back in session. Unfortunately, for many students that will mean lugging home a heavy load in their backpacks. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), backpack weight has become an increasing problem. Studies show that heavy backpacks can lead to back pain and poor posture for your child. Here are a few helpful tips to make sure your child’s backpack is correct for them.
·Bigger is not necessarily better. The more room there is in a backpack, the more your child will carry and the heavier the backpack will be.
·Make sure your child's backpack weighs no more than 10 percent of his or her body weight. A heavier backpack will cause your child to stoop forward in an attempt to support the additional weight.
·Wide, padded straps are very important. Non-padded straps are uncomfortable, and can dig into your child's shoulders.
It is important to note that there are backpacks made for smaller children. Small children cannot be expected to carry a backpack made for a teenager. Our
Rodeo Backpack is an example of a product that is made for a young school aged child (preschool to 2nd grade).
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by: Child Basics
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