Lightweight orthopedic knapsacks for first-graders

The correct choice of a school satchel plays a very important role in the life of the child, especially the first-grader. Modern children are forced daily to carry a huge number of textbooks, exercise books and other supplies to school, and for this they need a convenient adaptation.

If the kid will carry weights in a backpack that does not suit him, his spine will experience a very heavy load, which will have a very negative impact on the child's health. Often, the use of poor-quality portfolio leads to the development of serious disorders of posture and scoliosis, which greatly worsens the quality of life of a boy or girl in the future.

To avoid the occurrence of such problems, doctors recommend to purchase orthopedic lightweight knapsacks for first-graders. In this article, we will tell you what to look for when choosing this device, and which manufacturers are best to give preference.

How to choose an orthopedic satchel for a first-grader?

A portfolio for the smallest student should be chosen with the following recommendations:

1. A knapsack for a first-grader with an orthopedic back should have a rigid base, which will prevent excessive pressure of its contents on the child's spine. In addition, it must necessarily have a dense net of mesh fabric, so that the baby's back can breathe and not sweat.
2. The material from which the knapsack is made must be strong enough that the product can serve you and the child for a long time. Very good if it has a water and dirt repellent properties. This will allow you to quickly and easily clean the satchel in case of contamination.
3. Particular attention should be paid to the weight of the accessory. According to most doctors, it should not exceed 10% of the child's body weight. Since the baby will have to carry a lot of different accessories in it, choose a lightweight knapsack, whose weight is about 500-800 grams for a girl and 800-1100 grams for a boy.
4. If the growth of your son or daughter is less than 125 cm, give preference to a horizontal knapsack, if it exceeds this index - choose a vertical portfolio.
5. A good satchel should have tight straps at least 4 cm wide. The belts must be sturdy and stitched with a few stitches. The length of the straps should be adjusted, and its increase or decrease should not cause any particular difficulties.
6. The bottom of the knapsack should have a rubberized base, and at the corners on it should be placed small plastic legs.
7. Inside the portfolio there should be a sufficient number of offices of different sizes for the pencil case, notebooks, textbooks and other school supplies. Outside the satchel should be roomy pockets with locks, in which you can put a bottle of water, cookies or fruit for snack and various small items.
8. Finally, the accessory must necessarily please the child. Go to the store with the baby and ask him to choose a knapsack for himself, and also ask your child to try on the briefcase and for a while to walk around in it.

What light orthopedic knapsack for a first-grader is considered the best?

Today in the stores of children's products you can find a wide range of lightweight orthopedic satchels for boys and girls. Nevertheless, not all of them meet the necessary requirements, which means that some models can harm the health of the child.

The best manufacturers for the first graders are the following manufacturers:

• HAMA, Germany.
• Schneiders, Austria.
• Herlitz, Germany.
• Modan, Israel.
• Optex, Germany.

The products of these brands are of unusually high quality, therefore they are deservedly popular among parents of junior schoolchildren, despite their rather high cost.