At the end of August, many parents, especially those whose children are about to go to first grade, are thinking about buying a knapsack. Not properly selected school satchel, can harm your child's health and will cause a lot of trouble.
In order to find the most convenient satchel for a schoolboy, you need to read the following recommendations before purchasing. In this article we will talk about how to choose a knapsack for a schoolboy.
We select the weight of the school satchel and its dimensions
According to scientists, the weight of the school satchel( along with the contents) should not exceed 10% of the weight of the schoolboy who will wear it. If this opinion is neglected, your child may have back problems.
For each age group of schoolchildren, it is necessary to choose a certain weight of the knapsack. In order to understand the products with what weight you need to choose for you, read the information on the plate.
| Class of the pupil: | What should be the weight of the knapsack: |
|---|---|
| From the 1st to the 2nd | Up to 1.5 kg. |
| From 3rd to 4th | Up to 2.5 kg. |
| With the 5th to the 6th | Up to 3 kg. |
| From the 7th to the 8th | Up to 3.5 kg. |
| From 9th to 11th | Up to 4 kg. |
In this case, the mass of an empty knapsack should not exceed one kilogram. Correctly picked up knapsack can be considered products that have a height of 30 cm and does not exceed the width of the shoulders of the schoolboy.
What should be the backrest and webbing
Very important moment when choosing a knapsack for a schoolboy is the back. It is especially important to choose a product with a good back for a first-grader. This most "good" will be an orthopedic back. Such a product does not create an unnecessary burden on the spine and forms the correct posture for the student.
Orthopedic backrest repeats the natural bending of the spine, because it is very popular. It will be great if in the product you like, the lower back will have a lumbar support. It is a small roller, which is the main load when wearing a knapsack.
The backrest must be rigid and have a soft lining. The lining can be mesh or plastic. The first option is more important, since then the student's back will not sweat much.
The straps in the school knapsack must also be lined. Otherwise they will crash into the shoulders, which is very inconvenient.
The straps must have a length regulator. Then you can easily establish the optimal location of the backpack. The straps can be on top or bottom of the knapsack. Best of all, if you like the product straps will be both above and below. Due to this, the knapsack can be adjusted so that it would fit as best as possible to the back.
What else you need to consider when choosing a school satchel
When choosing a school satchel, please note what material it is made of. The fabric, from which the product is made, must be with water-repellent impregnation. Best if it's polyester or nylon.
Check if the paint that you like is wiped off. To do this, you need to hold a damp kerchief on it( with effort).If the scarf on the shawl is the elements of the color of the knapsack, then there is not a quality product in front of you, which will crawl in the near future and should be avoided.
Pay attention to the fact that there would not be any plastic or metal corners or chipped on the knapsack. If any metal or plastic parts are available, they should not be sharp.
You should also carefully consider lightning and locks. The lock should open easily and should not stick. If it is unfastened badly, it is most likely that it will become unusable after several uses.
If the corners of the school bag you like will have plastic supports, then most likely the product will last long enough. Before buying, inspect the handles of the backpack you like. Handles should not have, nor any bulges, sharp details or cutouts. Some manufacturers make handles especially not convenient, so that schoolchildren would wear a knapsack on their backs rather than in their hands.
Knapsack should have in addition to the offices for notebooks and books, even additional pockets. Various additional compartments, must necessarily be sewn from a dense fabric. Otherwise they will quickly tear.
Best if the satchel will have retro-reflective elements or any bright inserts. Thanks to these elements, your child will be noticeable on the road in the dark. This is especially necessary if the child learns in the second shift. Reflective elements should be on the straps and knapsack on all sides.
Some satchels have bright fluorescent colors( orange, salad, bright pink, yellow).These colors will help the student to stand out even in the daytime, and at night he will generally sparkle like a Christmas tree. Therefore, on the roadway will always be noticeable.
How to properly use the school knapsack
You should not choose a schoolboy, too big or a small knapsack. Since in this case your child will have a lot of extra trouble. It is possible to consider ideal that knapsack which is balanced, settles down on a back.
its width, as mentioned above, should correspond to the width of the shoulders of the child. The top edge of the product should be at shoulder level, the lower edge at the level of the waist. The knapsack should fit snugly against the back of the child, and not create any discomfort.