How to Choose a Safe Backpack for Your Child
Choose the right backpack for your child by looking for these features.
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You Will Need
- Child's age, weight, and height
- Research
- Backpack
Steps
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Step 1
Determine size
Determine if the backpack is the appropriate size for your child's age, weight, and height.
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Do not purchase an oversize backpack, or one that is too heavy.
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Step 2
Look for reflective trim
Make sure the backpack has reflective trim to increase its visibility at night.
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Step 3
Get padded shoulder straps
Get a backpack with padded shoulder straps for comfort and support.
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Your child should carry their backpack on both shoulders to avoid back strain.
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Step 4
Choose a padded back
Choose a pack with a padded back to protect a child from being poked from objects inside the pack.
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Step 5
Choose a backpack with waist belt
Get a backpack with a waist belt for extra support and to help distribute the weight evenly.
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Step 6
Choose a pack with compartments
Choose a backpack with multiple compartments. This will help distribute the weight to prevent injury.
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Step 7
Look for recycled fabrics
Make a healthy choice for your child and for the earth by choosing a backpack made from recycled fabrics.
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In 2009, United States Marines and Sailors on the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit distributed more than 2,500 backpacks full of school supplies to Iraqi schoolchildren.
