WHAT MY CHILD'S BACKPACK SHOULD BE LIKE?

With the opening of the schools, the rush of both parents and children began. We have already started to see children getting on and off the shuttles frequently.

Unfortunately, the weight of the school bags of the children, both on the bus and in front of the school, is far above their own lifting capacity. We all know how children who have not yet completed their musculoskeletal development are crushed under this burden. How can we put this burden, which is heavy on their small bodies, into a form that will not harm them? In this article, we will try to explain how the school bag should be in line with the suggestions of expert opinions.

In the researches, it has been observed that the complaints of low back pain in children who go to school with a heavy bag increase to 75%. In fact, child development experts, who state that a backpack with a certain weight contributes to bone and muscle development at these ages, say that the issue to be considered here is to control the weight. Studies show that carrying more than 10% of the body weight causes problems.

It is stated in the statements that the use of the bag directly affects the spine, and it is stated that while preparing the bag, factors such as distance, going up and down stairs, going up and down a slope should be considered.

Backpacks that cross the child's body and load on one side will be more accurate in terms of spine smoothness than bags worn on one shoulder.

What should the right school bag be like?

 You should prefer bags made of light materials.

The bag is multifunctional and should have sections and pockets.

Wheeled bags can be preferred because they put less burden on the body.

Prefer bags with an average of 5 cm width, two shoulder straps and a lumbar support pad.

Bags with belt straps that take the weight of the bag from the shoulders by wrapping the hips and pelvis will be the right choice.

The heaviest part of the bag in terms of weight should come at the level of the child's waist area. This is how you should adjust the shoulder and waist straps.

It is extremely important for our children to be more careful in fulfilling our responsibilities as parents in terms of both their physical and emotional health.

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