The anticipation of school enrollment in autumn is already growing among future school beginners. A school bag promotes this even further. When buying, parents should pay particular attention to the right ergonomics, because an optimal fit is a prerequisite for a low load on the child’s back.
The bones of a young person are not yet fully developed, i.e. soft and malleable, and are very sensitive to incorrect stress. These can be a cause of back pain and even lead to irreversible postural damage. School bags should always be bought together with the child. Because it is only when you try it on that you can see whether it really fits well. It is also important to customize the bag for each child.
“The most important thing to note is the correct width of the school bag. This should correspond to that of the back,” says AUVA expert Brigitte-Cornelia Eder. The straps should be adjustable so that the school bag can always be readjusted. This means that a new school bag does not have to be bought for every growth spurt. In addition, according to Eder, non-slip material and side padding are recommended so that the back part can nestle well against the back.
Be careful with backpacks
Backpacks or shoulder bags are also often used instead of a school bag. As a rule, they weigh less than school bags, but they often lack the necessary stability. It is therefore important to pack backpacks correctly and to adjust the optimal position on the back.
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