Watch your back: Finding the perfect backpack for your kid
That burden of books, binders and bottled water your child dons every school day can cause back and neck pain if it?s borne in an overloaded, ill-fitting or poorly designed bag. So how do you find the perfect backpack"
Donna Conran, a spokesperson for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and Denise Wagner, an occupational therapy consultant for the Edmonton Public School Board, recommend the following features:
Finding the fit
A backpack should be properly proportioned to your child. ?It?s almost like buying a pair of shoes,? Wagner explains?your kid should come along to try on different bags so you can find one that?s sized appropriately. (Bring along a few books, and load up your prospective purchase to ensure your child can still carry it comfortably.)
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Adjust the shoulder straps: The top of the pack shouldn?t extend up past your child?s shoulder, and the bottom shouldn?t dip below the top of the hip bone.
Backpack basics
Wide, padded straps: Look for cushiony straps measuring at least five centimetres across ? the narrower the straps, the deeper they?ll dig.
A padded back prevents pointy objects inside from poking ribs and shoulders.
A loop or handle for hefting the bag off the floor and hangin...
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