4 TIPS TO PACK YOUR KID’S SCHOOL BAG FOR LESS BACK STRAIN

New school year, new way of packing your child’s backpack! As the new school year is in full swing, packing your little one’s school bag properly is a good start to a successful day at school. Here are four handy tips to pack your child’s backpack just right this year. Get your kid’s backpack at Jet in store or online at Bash.com.

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“To prevent unnecessary strain and pain, parents should become familiar with the anatomy of a school bag and thereby encourage their children to pack correctly for the day, and only what’s necessary,” says Michal Oster, founding member of the family-owned Totem Bags

Here are Oster’s four tips for packing a school bag strategically:

1. ORGANISE SCHOOL SUPPLIES SMARTLY
Start by sorting school supplies into categories and grouping similar items. Keeping everything neat and easily accessible ensures that items aren’t digging into your child’s back during the day.

2. DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT EVENLY
One of the most important things to remember when packing a school bag is weight distribution. Heavier items should always be placed closest to the back, aligning with the body’s centre of gravity. This reduces pressure on the shoulders and spine to support your child’s back.

3. USE ALL THE COMPARTMENTS
To make life easier for your child, use compartments to keep things organised. Placing books close to the spine creates better weight distribution, while smaller, frequently used items like snacks or stationery can go in the outer pockets.

4. ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS
Using containers such as pencil cases, lunch bags, and water bottles helps improve how the bag carries, keeps items accessible, and prevents overpacking.

“Investing in a quality school bag is an investment in your child’s health,” says Oster. “With the right bag and proper packing habits, school can remain a place of learning and growth; free from unnecessary back pain and posture issues.”

Words: Totem Bags

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