Backpack Tips for Your Student

What is the right way to wear a backpack?

-This is a big one. So what you want to make sure you do is to not have it sagging so low. So you want to bring it up, tighten it, so that way the bottom of the book bag is at the small of your back and not below your hips, as well as placed well on both shoulders. Making sure that it is on your body at the small of your back and you're good to go.

How heavy is too heavy for a backpack?

-That's a good question too. You want your backpack to be about 10 to 15 pounds max of your body weight. So if your kid weighs 80 pounds, their book bag should weigh no more than eight to 12 pounds with those electronics and books they have to bring to school.

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-Dr. Tori