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How To Wear A School Backpack Properly

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Books... pencil cases... and 1bookbags filled 2to the brim can be a 3pain, 4literally.

“Kids need to have things to be able to do their schoolwork, but I think finding ways for them to be able to 5transport it back and forth where it has the least 6effect on their body will be most 7beneficial.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a child’s backpack should 8weigh no more than 15 percent of their body weight. For a 75 pound student that means the bag should not weigh more than about 11 pounds. Dr. Blaise Nemeth, a pediatrician says pay attention to your child’s 9posture.

“If you see your child really leaning forward to try to be able to carry that weight, then the backpack’s probably too heavy.”

To lighten the load, only pack items needed that day. Keep the rest at home or in a locker. You may also consider having your child carry two bags.

“Once by carrying 2 different backpacks... one on the back and one on the front, to kind of 10counterbalance.”

Make sure the backpack is right for your child’s size. It should have a padded back and wide straps to 11distribute the 12pressure across the body. Both straps should be worn. You may also want to have a waist strap. Put heavier things like textbooks closer to your child’s body.

“A lot of kids will have back pain while they are wearing their backpack, but typically, it should go away after they take it off.”

If the pain doesn’t go away, see a doctor. 

Source https://cnn.ybmnet.co.kr/cnn_class/2502