Keeping with our healthy Back-to-School theme, I decided to explore some information on healthier kids backpacks. Consulting with my own Mommy Advisory Board, I found that many children do struggle with aches and pains caused by a poorly positioned backpack. Fortunately, parents don’t have to spend a fortune for a special ‘healthy’ backpack – you can continue purchasing those from Walmart or choose one of our favorite brands like Blabla Kids and show your children how to wear them properly!
Style it Right According to this article by WebMD, look for backpacks with two padded shoulder straps. They also suggest wheeled backpacks, though many schools do not allow these types as other children can easily trip over them when rushing to class.
Watch your Weight The same article quotes that a reasonable weight is a 10% cut-off for body weight and you can easily weigh by using the bathroom scale.
What’s Inside Counts Books and school supplies are a given, but also equip your child with health items such as hand sanitizer, tissues and even bandaids.
**Healthy Fun Find** We love the Squid Soap by Airborne - a great way to teach kids proper hand washing technique!
Healthier Backpacks for Kids
Blabla Kids Backpack
Keeping with our healthy Back-to-School theme, I decided to explore some information on healthier kids backpacks. Consulting with my own Mommy Advisory Board, I found that many children do struggle with aches and pains caused by a poorly positioned backpack. Fortunately, parents don’t have to spend a fortune for a special ‘healthy’ backpack – you can continue purchasing those from Walmart or choose one of our favorite brands like Blabla Kids and show your children how to wear them properly!
Style it Right
According to this article by WebMD, look for backpacks with two padded shoulder straps. They also suggest wheeled backpacks, though many schools do not allow these types as other children can easily trip over them when rushing to class.
Watch your Weight
The same article quotes that a reasonable weight is a 10% cut-off for body weight and you can easily weigh by using the bathroom scale.
What’s Inside Counts
Books and school supplies are a given, but also equip your child with health items such as hand sanitizer, tissues and even bandaids.
**Healthy Fun Find**
We love the Squid Soap by Airborne - a great way to teach kids proper hand washing technique!
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