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A school backpack for a girl or boy must be durable and roomy, properly distribute the load and not contain hazardous toxic substances. How to choose such a product, and what to look for when buying, we will tell in this article.

The best backpack manufacturers 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 child likes the backpack, but the choice of the child cannot be completely trusted.

A backpack that is too large and bulky will «pull» the student back, causing them to lean forward and arch their back. Because of this, his shoulders, back and neck will begin 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 the SanPin of the Russian Federation, backpacks for elementary school 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 elementary school students.

Many backpacks are overweight. At the same time, 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 so important to choose products from those manufacturers that adhere to existing recommendations and are responsible for product safety. These manufacturers are:

1. Herlitz;
2. Der Die Das;
3. Hama;
4. Spiegelburg;
5. Hummingbird;
6. Deuter;
7. Erich Krause.

Which backpack to choose for a primary school student

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. The best choice are backpacks — products with wide adjustable straps, an orthopedic back and a rigid body. They have a solid bottom, thanks 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, the satchels provide the correct load on the child’s spine, contributing to its proper formation.

These products are very easy to use. They keep their shape well, due to which notebooks and books do not crumple, and A4 size objects are placed in them. A rigid 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, bright pictures and well-marked cartoon characters are depicted on such products. This is necessary not only so that the child likes the satchel, but also for the safety of the elementary school student. A child with a bright backpack is more visible on the road. It is also necessary that the backpack has reflective inserts that are clearly visible in the dark.

What to look for when choosing a backpack

School backpacks are recommended for children aged 11-16. Such products do not have a rigid frame and a solid back, but more and more often manufacturers create models from a material that retains its shape well, with a compacted orthopedic back. Therefore, the difference between backpacks and knapsacks is gradually being erased.

When choosing a satchel and backpack, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:

Straps and belt

Backpack straps should be wide (2-8 cm) and soft. They better distribute the load on the shoulders and back of the child and make carrying a backpack more comfortable. If the straps cut into the shoulders of the child, then this can affect blood circulation and cause irritation on the skin. As a result, the student will begin to experience tingling, numbness and weakness in the hands.

The most convenient form of straps is considered to be S-shaped. It ensures the correct distribution of the weight of the backpack on the student’s spine. It is also desirable that the straps are upholstered with ventilated material. Thanks to this, the child will sweat less in the warm season.

Some models are equipped with a special belt that is fixed on the child’s waist. It reduces the load on the back and ensures a better fit of the backpack to the body.

Size and weight

Students must not wear more than 10% of their body weight. That is, if the child weighs 35 kg, the backpack, along with the contents, should not be heavier than 3.5 kg. In this case, the weight of the product cannot be more than 1 kg. Since students have to carry a large number of heavy books and notebooks, choose lighter backpacks.

In addition, do not buy too wide models. They unevenly distribute the weight on the spine, creating an extra load.

The width of the model should correspond to the width of the child’s shoulders. Also, when buying, make sure that the bottom edge of the backpack reaches the student’s lower back, and the top one corresponds to the level of the shoulders.

Material

Children, especially younger students, cannot sit still for a long time. During breaks and after school, they play snowballs, slide down hills and walk in the rain, «testing the strength» of their clothes and backpack. Therefore, choose products in the production of which wear-resistant, moisture-resistant and frost-resistant materials were used. Also pay attention to backpacks that 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 child’s spine, providing a tighter fit of the product to the body, and reduces the load on the back. The orthopedic back also reduces the risk of curvature of the spine, and thanks to the presence of soft inserts, the carrying of the backpack becomes more comfortable.

Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.