School Backpacks for Kids

by: admin

At some point in child's life he or she will likely need kids backpacks. More than likely this will be for school, but it may also be for camping or day trips.

Once you become a mother or father and get into situations where there are a lot of children to take care of, and you become much more observant, you will observe the wide selection of backpacks out there. This may give you several ideas of what things to get for your boy or girl. Child's licensed character backpacks are incredibly popular and I'm very sure your own boy or girl would agree.

Different neighborhood retailers may sell school bags. One option is to purchase around to nearby shops and see what is available. Bigger cities possibly have more choices. Shopping online will deliver many alternatives and you never have to leave your house. A lot of companies now offer 100 % free shipping as well.

A licensed character school backpack which your kid adores will bring a little joy and happiness to your child. This is one of the biggest benefits of purchasing your child a knapsack which they like. Just like a stuffed animal some may grow attached to it and find some security on having it.

Kids like animals, and there is plenty of animal school backpack to choose from. Maybe they would rather have a character they watched from movies Cars McQueen, Shrek, Spider-man, or Batman. TV show cartoon figures make widely used and cool school bags for kids as well, like Sponge Bob and Dora the Explorer.

You can find gender specific bags available in nice colors that a lot of kids would look cute carrying. A cute backpack makes a fantastic gift for any kid any time of the year, considering they are practical as well as conversation piece for a child and his or her pals. At the same time you will definitely get some fantastic pictures of your child with their adorable book bag, as they head off to school or daycare

Mother’s thought: How to make school year 2010 harm and stress free

by: me and mom

Lisa A. Haney, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Pennsylvania Hospital, has said that "Greater than 40 million U.S. students carry school bags, and most of them are unaware that overloading or lugging them incorrectly can set them up for a lifetime of problems." According to Ms. Haney, "It's up to parents, teachers and schools to help spread the word about backpack safety and help our kids lighten their loads."

To minimize the harmful effects for your kids brought by improper carrying a school bag, it's important to follow these five tips:

1. Make sure you and your child pick a school backpack that is appropriate for your kid's age and size. You should physically weigh the backpack to make sure it is less than 15 percent of your child's body weight.

2. Adjust the backpack so it rests in the curve of the lower back. The pack should never rest more than four inches below your kid's waistline. Shoulder Straps should be well-padded and as wide as possible to help distribute the weights of the school.

3. Check your kids backpacks and make sure they have only packed items that are necessary for the day's activities. The heaviest items should be loaded in the back of the pack (closest to your child's back), and items should be arranged so they don't shift and move in the pack. It is better for the kid to hand-carry a few items than to over-load the bags.

4. Instruct your child to wear both shoulder straps. The slinging of the pack over one shoulder can cause a great deal of muscle strain. It causes the child to lean to one side, curving the spine and causing discomfort throughout the back, neck and shoulders. Be sure to adjust the straps so the pack fits snugly against the child's back and make certain to fasten the waist belt, if the pack has one, to distribute the weight more evenly.

5. If your child can't or won't wear the bags properly, you may need to consider rolling backpacks. Just make sure the handle is long enough so your child doesn't have to twist or bend to pull the backpack.

The Father's Way: Back to School Preparation

by cute little girl

I have been thinking lately if Dad has already completed his shopping. Will Daddy commit again the mortal sin on picking a wrong kids backpack?

I stay with Dad and he often does the shopping for school stuffs since pre-school. It’s kind of uncommon arrangement but I do think it is effective for us.

Unfortunately, my Dad made a mistake a year ago when he bought a Bakugan design school bag. Though, I'd personally not protest if he decides on Dora school bag as an alternative to Bakugan. To make the tale short, we purchased a new backpack.

This year’s school bag, even so, is far more different; daddy has been reading articles in the internet lately about selecting the best school backpack for children. I don’t know if daddy is seriously interested in this, I didn’t have shoulder injuries and back problem though!

Regardless, this is the summary of points to remember ahead of choosing school backpack.

Ensure it fits exactly. When selecting school backpacks, it is important to make sure that the school bag has wide straps that are padded so that when carrying it, the child can feel comfortable and the weight inside the bag will be evenly distributed. Recommended height of a school backpack is approximately 2 inches above the waist. This ensures the backpack rests in the curve of the lower back, and never should it rest more than 2 inches below the child's waistline.

Weight matters. Studies carried out have indicated young grade schoolers were carrying backpacks with an average weight of 18 pounds and others as much as even 30 pounds and this might affect the well being of children. It is important to choose light kids backpack that do not make the child strain. Alternatively, if allowed by a school a rolling backpack is better.

Consider the price. Always pay for good quality and features and get your kid a lasting school bag. Go for sales and discounted pricing on quality brand names that make quality more affordable.