Backpacks are one of the most popular ways of carrying our “stuff” today. There are hundreds of styles and colors available to suit most anyone.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents look for the following when choosing the right backpack:

• A lightweight pack that doesn’t add a lot of weight to your child’s load (for example, even though leather packs look cool, they weigh more than traditional canvas backpacks)
• Two wide, padded shoulder straps - straps that are too narrow can dig into shoulders
• A padded back, which not only provides increased comfort, but also protects your child from being poked by sharp edges on objects (pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the pack
• A waist belt, which helps to distribute the weight more evenly across the body
• Multiple compartments, which can also help distribute the weight more evenly

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