Tips for carrying heavy backpacks

Backpacks should be ideally no heavier than 10% of a student’s weight when packed.
Make sure the backpack is sturdy and appropriately sized – no wider than the student’s chest
Put comfort and fit at the top of the priority list, rather than good looks
Choose a backpack with broad, padded shoulder straps
Use both shoulder straps – never sling the pack over one shoulder
Use waist straps attached – they are there for a good reason
Don’t wear the backpack any lower than the hollow of the lower back
Don’t overload the backpack – use school lockers and plan homework well in advance
Place all heavy items at the base of the pack, close to the spine, for a better distribution of the weight

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