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Here is a link to our BACKPACK SAFETY tips. Take a look at them before you go shopping for a new backpack or before the first day of school. These things are often overlooked and can have long lasting effects on our kids.

If you’re having a hard time viewing the pdf above here are some of the tips.

PURCHASING A BACKPACK:

•           Two wide padded shoulder straps

•           Lightweight fabric

•           Padded back

•           Multiple compartments

•           Waist belt

These features not only make it more comfortable to wear a backpack,

but helps evenly distribute the weight

 

BACKPACK SAFETY TIPS & IDEAS:

•           Wear both straps. Backpack should sit evenly on the middle of the back,

two inches above the waist.

•           Weight of the backpack should not exceed 10-15% of child’s body weight.

•           Be aware of your posture when standing or walking with book bag.

•           Pick the backpack up by bending at the knee, instead of throwing it over

the shoulders.

 

WHAT KIDS CAN DO:

•           Use desk or locker more frequently

•           Do not carry around unnecessary items

•           Lighten the load! Bring home only the books needed for homework/ studying each night. Organize the heaviest contents so they are placed near the back.

 

ADJUST BACKPACK IF:

•           Child struggles to get the pack on and off

•           Complaints of back pain arise

•      Child’s standing posture is altered due to the weigh and fit of pack