Keep an eye on the children’s backpack

Are classes back yet? So what do you think about taking a look at your child’s backpack? It’s not enough just to put all the material, books and snacks in there. You have to keep an eye on her weight so as not to harm the spine of the little ones. Check out some tips from the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Orthopedics on how it should be:

With padded and wide straps

Narrow straps compress the shoulders, which can cause pain and restrict circulation.

Adjusted

Tension the straps so that the pack is snug against your body and approximately 2 inches above your waistline.

with wheels

It is the best choice for those who need to carry a lot of weight.

The ideal is that she has 10% of the weight of the child. If your child weighs 20 kg, the backpack should be 2 kg, for example.

Tips to avoid injuries

• Always walk with both shoulder straps
• Tension the straps so that the backpack is close to the body and approximately 5 cm above the waist line;
• Prevent the weight of the backpack from exceeding the limit, that is, from 10 to 20% of the child’s body weight
• Organize the backpack, using all its compartments, so that the heaviest objects are in the center and closest to the back
• Do not take books or objects that will not be used that day