
09/05/2025
Heavy backpacks cause problems! Here is some great advice for parents. π
Young child are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor for some. This trend isn't surprising when you consider the disproportionate amounts of weight children carry in their backpacks. Surveys show children today carry everything from books, laptops and school supplies to sports uniforms, shoes and water bottles in their backpacks at any given time.
Head to the Healthy Living blog on handsdownbetter.org for tips to help parents chose the right backpack for their children and wearing it properly: https://buff.ly/tuv3N4y