How to choose a school backpack
School backpack for a girl or a boy should be strong and roomy, properly distribute the load and do not contain hazardous toxic substances. How to choose such a product, and what to look for when buying, we will explain in this article.
The best manufacturers of backpacks for schoolchildren
Backpacks come in different sizes, colors and shapes. They help children express themselves and their sense of style. It is important that the backpack be liked by the child, but you cannot completely trust the choice of the child.
An oversized and bulky backpack will “pull” the student back, with the result that he will lean forward and bend his back. Because of this, his shoulders, back and neck will start to hurt. It will also negatively affect the spine of the child, especially the younger student, and increase the risk of spinal curvature.
According to the recommendations of SanPin RF, backpacks for junior students cannot exceed 0.6–0.7 kg, and for middle and high school students, 1 kg. GOST allows the use of models weighing no more than one kilogram for primary school students.
Many backpacks have a weight that exceeds this rate. However, safe and durable materials are not always used in their production, and the products themselves are tested for sanitary-chemical, toxic-hygienic and other indicators. Therefore, it is important to choose products from those manufacturers that adhere to the existing recommendations and are responsible for product safety. These manufacturers are:
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Herlitz;
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DerDieDas;
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Hama;
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Spiegelburg;
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Hummingbird;
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Deuter;
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Erich Krause.
Which backpack to choose for undergraduate
For students in grades 1-4, it is not recommended to buy a backpack, as it does not have a rigid frame and a solid back. Schoolbags are the best choice - products with wide adjustable straps, orthopedic back and rigid body. They have a solid bottom, due to which school supplies do not sag and do not put pressure on the child’s lower back. In addition, due to the solid back, satchels provide the correct load on the spine of the child, contributing to its proper formation.
These products are very easy to use. They keep their shape well, due to which notebooks and books are not crumpled, and A4 size objects are placed in them. The hard frame protects the contents of the satchel from deformation, and due to the presence of a hard bottom (often oilcloth), nothing will happen to the product, even if the child puts it in a puddle or snowdrift.
As a rule, on such products vivid pictures and clearly visible cartoon characters are depicted. This is necessary not only for the child to like the knapsack, but also for the safety of the undergraduate. A child with a bright knapsack is better visible on the road. It is also necessary that the backpack had reflective inserts that are clearly visible in the dark.
What to look for when choosing a backpack
School backpacks are recommended for children 11–16 years old. Such products do not have a rigid frame and a solid back, but increasingly, manufacturers create models from a material that keeps its shape well, with a compacted orthopedic back. Therefore, the difference between backpacks and knapsacks is gradually erased.
When choosing a knapsack and a backpack, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:
Straps and belt
The straps of the backpack should be wide (2–8 cm) and soft. They better distribute the load on the shoulders and back of the child and make wearing a backpack more comfortable. If the straps cut into the shoulders of a child, this can affect blood circulation and cause irritation to the skin. As a result, the student will begin to experience tingling, numbness, and weakness in his hands.
The most convenient form of straps is considered S-shaped. It ensures the correct distribution of the weight of the backpack on the spine of the pupil. It is also desirable that the straps are covered with ventilated material. Due to this, the child will sweat less in the warm season.
Some models are equipped with a special belt, which is fixed on the waist of the child. It reduces the load on the back and provides a better fit of the backpack to the body.
Size and weight
Schoolchildren should not carry on themselves more than 10% of their weight. That is, if a child weighs 35 kg, the backpack along with the contents should not be heavier than 3.5 kg. The weight of the product may not exceed 1 kg. Since schoolchildren have to carry a large number of heavy books and notebooks, choose easier backpacks.
In addition, you should not buy too wide models. They unevenly distribute the weight on the spine, creating an extra burden.
The width of the model should match the shoulder width of the child. Also, when making a purchase, make sure that the lower edge of the backpack reaches the student's lower back, and the upper edge corresponds to the shoulder level.
Material
Children, especially undergraduates, cannot sit still for long. During breaks and after school, they play snowballs, ride down slides and walk in the rain, “testing the strength” of their clothes and backpack. Therefore, choose the products in the production of which used wear-resistant, moisture-resistant and frost-resistant materials. Also pay attention to the backpacks, which can be washed in a washing machine or cleaned with a damp cloth.
Back
Doctors recommend choosing backpacks with a dense orthopedic back. It repeats the shape of the spine of the child, providing a more snug fit of the product to the body, and reduces the load on the back. The orthopedic back also reduces the risk of spinal curvature, and thanks to the presence of soft inserts carrying a backpack becomes more comfortable.
Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.
