4 Tips for choosing the right backpack this school year
From colorful little bags to functional backpacks for your teens, we have a wide range of
backpacks for this school year.
Backpacks
for young kids (3-12 years old)
Since your child is not carrying anything heavy, choose a small and lightweight
bag. We have a lot of adorable options for
boys as well as
girls.
Backpacks
for Teens
Teens tend to carry a lot of things anywhere they go. That means comfort, size
and design are important criteria for high school teenagers. Look for
streamlined designs with protective shoulder straps or
click here to see our
selection.
Quick tips to protecting your child’s spine:
Backpacks should have straps that are adjustable to help distribute the weight
over both shoulders
Get your child to wear a padded waist strap too as this helps to take the weight
off the shoulders and
lower back
A bag with wheels is even better than a backpack. Many brands have both straps
and wheels
A child should never carry a backpack with a weight that exceeds 10%-15% of his/her
body weight
