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Send your child to school with one of the most popular teen celebrities out there today - Hannah Montana. Ok, well, you can’t literally send your child with Hannah herself, but these Hannah Montana bags are a fun way for your child to carry their school books, pencils, notebooks, etc. Plus, all of these backpacks, messengers, and totes are reasonably priced which will help you keep within your Back To School budget.
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School backpacks - a savvy solution to managing schoolbook overload. But, how helpful are they? Sure, they offer a place to stash and carry necessary materials your child may need throughout the day. They also keep things clean and dry. But are they just setting up your child to experience physical problems down the road, like muscle strain and back pain?
The United States Consumer Project Safety Commission estimated around 21,000 backpack-related injuries in 2003. Admittedly, a number of those injuries were traumatic in nature, such as trips, falls and being hit by a backpack, but a significant number were chronic complaints from strain to the shoulders, neck and back.
Overloading backpacks sends a force through the mid back with each step. If the pack is too large, it can send a jolting force through the low back area. Children’s spines do not become fully ossified (turned into bone) until the age of 22-25 years. Therefore it does not take a great amount of force to cause a misalignment of the spine.The muscles surrounding the spine also get involved by trying to counter the effects of force by contracting, or tightening. This tightening can lead to a chronic tension cycle of the muscles. Nerve damage can occur when tightened muscles interfere with nerves, thus it can eventually affect the health of organs and tissues.
Over time, an overloaded backpack can cause muscle fatigue and strain to your shoulders, neck, hips, and even legs! It can cause premature disk damage, faulty alignment of the spine or nerve damage.
Though experts disagree to the extent of damage that comes with chronic overload, chances are, if your child’s backpack is jam-packed, you could be setting her up for problems down the road.
When Is Heavy Too Heavy: The American Association of Physical Therapy suggests backpacks should weigh no more than 15-20% of the child’s body weight, whereas The American Chiropractic Association recommends only 5-10% to decrease risks of injury.
So, how do you know? Look for warning signs. Is your child complaining of back, neck or shoulder pain? Does she walk stooped over or wear the backpack on one shoulder hiked all the way up to her ear? Would she rather drag the bag rather than carry it? Does she list to one side to compensate for the heavy load?
What To Look For: Searching for that perfect backpack for the start of school can be a trying experience. You may be looking for that efficient bag, but your child wants something that’s “cool”! Don’t despair - there’s hope for both of you! Your child can be hip and healthy!
Ten Commandments of Backpack Packing
1. DO! Always use both shoulder straps and waist strap to distribute weight evenly
2. DO! Pack heaviest items first, closest to the body. Distribute rest of items evenly
3. DON’T! Lean forward to carry or stoop over to pick up
4. DO! Pack sharp objects carefully - away from the body to avoid injuries
5. DON’T! Overload compartments with unnecessary items
6. DO! Adjust should straps so pack rests snugly against the mid back - 2 inches above waist and just below the base of the skull
7. DO! Encourage your child to clean out bag at least once per week
8. DON’T! Buy the biggest bag on the block. Smaller is better - it will force your child to be more efficient and selective
9. DO! Talk to child’s teacher about reducing the weight with handouts or smaller texts
10. DON’T! Hesitate to seek professional medical advice if your child is complaining about pain
Bag SmartsPacks come in all shapes and sizes, with just about every theme of interest for kids! You don’t need the most expensive. In fact, an economical canvas backpack is lighter and perhaps more durable than expensive leather counterparts.
Size management is key - too big a pack will only encourage kids to carry more stuff. Conversely, too small may force a child to hand-carry extra materials. Too many compartments typically get inundated with junk. Keep the pack’s purpose in mind - to carry necessary school supplies!
Some school backpacks come with an inflatable lumbar support and straps, while others are totally inflatable. Molded, contour backed packs are also available, but at a price! If your child is complaining of pain from carrying a backpack or demonstrates signs of compensation, such as listing to one side or holding the shoulders up around the ears, it may be time to seek a more personalized pack with key components to ease strain.
Though backpack shopping can be just another nuisance before the start of school they are a efficient means of transportation of school supplies - and the good news is, you no longer have to sacrifice comfort and health for the esthetically pleasing, kid-cool bag!
Article by Sandra Koehler from AssociatedContent.com
| Let your kids bring the magic of their favorite toy to school. Lego® backpacks are here and just in time for Back To School. Check out two great selections below. | ||||
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| Both of these bags come with reflective areas for style and safety - the eyes on the Bionicles Backpack and the sternum strap on the Junior Pilot Backpack. |
What are the “Three P’s” you might ask? When it comes to children’s backpacks, they stand for positioning, packing and posture. These three elements make up a great safety triangle for making sure backpacks for kids are being used in the best and most efficient way possible.
Positioning: The backpack should be worn so that it rests on the hips and pelvis. It should also be below the shoulders. The straps and belts should all be used to get the best fit. Make sure the backpack is designed specifically for kids, or better yet, for the child’s general age and grade level. This will ensure a better fit.
Packing: When loading the backpack, make sure that heavy objects are close to the body, but avoid putting things in that area that can poke into the child’s back. Pass on adding the extra weight associated with water bottles and other items that can just as easily be hand carried. Avoid overloading at all costs.
Posture: Adults know to adjust their walking and slow down when they get tired, but kids tend to compensate with poor posture. When carrying a backpack, this can lead to some major stress on the spine and muscles of a child. Watch for signs such as the head dropping forward and lighten the load if you start to see signs of fatigue.
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Taking children on a hike with you isn’t quite as simple as finding a trail and heading off into the woods. Make sure you are covered with the right supplies; it is a key element in how the trip goes. Here are a few things that you won’t want to be without on any day hike:
Disney backpacks are perfect for any child or any adult who feels like one. They are quite possibly the cutest bags out there. Take a look at just a few examples:
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Many of their bags come with extra features such as spacious compartments, exterior pockets, audio pockets, ergonomic padding, and key clips which make them not only great school backpacks, but also perfect travel backpacks for family vacations (especially to the Magic Kingdom).
Disney Luggage also offers various luggage pieces including rolling bags, duffels, and carry-on bags.
Are you a big NBA fan? Then the Original Ball Bag NBA Team Jersey Backpack is for you.
These basketball backpacks are made from authentic jersey material that the players wear. They feature adjustable backpack straps, a side velcro pocket for a cell phone, rubber basketball zipper pulls, and a large main compartment big enough to transport a basketball.
Available with many of the official NBA team logos, the NBA Jersey Backpack also makes the perfect gift for any NBA fan - especially kids.
