How to choose a good backpack first-grader? Advice of specialists

All of us remember perfectly that touching moment, when in quite a tiny age we walked with flowers to our first line. The main treasure in this case was, without a doubt, our portfolio. In those blessed and distant times, we did not have much choice - the stores did not have a special variety of assortment. Therefore, almost all had the same knapsacks. Another feature of our childhood was not so high loads in the form of books lying in our portfolio.

Today the situation is drastically changing. Toddler children are forced to carry a set of textbooks and a sports uniform every day. The weight of these training accessories in most cases balances on the edge of the physical capabilities of the small student. That is why to maintain proper posture and reduce the load on the back of a child it is very important to choose a quality backpack.

Plan of the article:

• Backpack selection for the first-grader
  
• Selection of the orthopedic backpack for the schoolchild
  
• Manufacturers and models of the best backpacks
  

Choosing a backpack for the first-grader

What are the requirements for a backpack of small schoolchildren? These include:

1. Presence of an orthopedic back. This allows you to maintain the posture of the baby in a normal state, protects his growing spine from excessive pressure.


2. The dimensions of the backpack should not be excessively large. The child should move easily even with a loaded bag. Hanging below the belt, clapping on the legs at every step, the backpack will not add comfort to the child.


3. When choosing an backpack, the presence of the future proud backpack owner is mandatory, so that you can reconcile the appearance of the acquisition with it, and also try it on right away.


4. The backpack must have an hard and flat bottom , which will not hang and press on the fledgling lower back of the first-graders when walking.


5. The width of the should be sufficient to not crash into the shoulders of an unhappy child and not injure him, already exhausted by the school, the psyche. The optimum width is about four centimeters. Also the material from which the straps are made must be mesh to allow air to flow freely without causing the appearance of sweating and intertrigo.


6. Backpack material. It is important that the material is strong and hydrophobic( water repellent).This is necessary to extend the life of the bag in extreme conditions. Children beat each other's backpacks on the head, throw them on cabinets, trees and other hard-to-reach items. Therefore, if you do not want to buy backpacks with a regularity of every two weeks, purchase products made using a metal thread reinforcing the backpack fabric. In this case, he has a chance to hold out for a couple of months. Water-repellent fabric will keep textbooks dry, in case the baby gets into the rain. This can contribute to the rubberized layer of tissue. Most often the most suitable material for tailoring backpacks is polyester. It is durable, wear-resistant and waterproof. Backpacks made of this material are easy to clean and easily wash, dry quickly.


7. Lightning. This element is also important for the normal operation of the backpack. For the convenience of the child, the lightning should be wide with a "dog" convenient for capture. Also, it should be strong enough to withstand the massive attacks of children's fingers, their impatient twitching and preserve functionality. It is better if there are two "dogs" on the zipper. This will save time on opening a backpack in conditions of shortage of time( the child is late for the lesson or is in a hurry to go home).


8. Upper handle. It is usually executed in the form of a handle with a leather or rubber strip for convenience, or as a loop. In any case, children should not wear a backpack while holding this handle. Therefore, immediately inform the child of this.


9. The presence of the mesh on the back of the backpack provides a secure grip and no slip that causes discomfort in the child when walking.


10. Also when buying a backpack for a first grader, pay attention to the presence of reflective elements , sewn on it. These elements are extremely important, even in a well-lit metropolitan area, because at times reduce the risk of being unnoticed by drivers of vehicles.


11. Quality of execution. It's not worth chasing cheapness and buying inexpensive low-quality backpacks. They can be made with the use of toxic materials, have a sharp and repulsive smell, which can cause health problems in the student. It is better to overpay, but to buy goods produced in compliance with all norms and standards.


12. Do not buy the backpack "for growth" or an unnecessarily small .This will have a detrimental effect on the health of the student.


13. Weight of backpack. In the "equipped" condition, a knapsack with an orthopedic base and comfortable wide straps should not weigh more than ten percent of the child's weight. If this condition is violated, there may be pain in the lumbar and back. Therefore, the weight of the backpack should be minimal. According to the norms of hygiene, the weight of the first-class backpack should not exceed one and a half kilograms. The backpack should not weigh more than eight hundred grams.

Selection of orthopedic backpack for schoolchild

The solidly sounding word "orthopedic" means that the backpack will meet certain standards that protect the children's body from excessive loads. In most cases, this is a trivial backpack with an anatomically made back and rigid frame. This kind of backpacks does not correct the child's posture in its absence. But it helps to evenly distribute the load throughout the back, avoiding pressure on one part of the spine, overload. For possession of the title "anatomical", the backpack should have:

• Rigid back, protecting the back of the child from the pressure of books lying in the backpack, not allowing the child to hump.


• Wide straps in sizes from four to eight centimeters, equipped with a mesh.


• Solid bottom for protecting the child's loins from the pressure of books.

The drawbacks of this kind of backpacks are:

• High cost.


• Relatively large weight.


• "Overall" appearance.

Manufacturers and models of the best quality backpacks

In order not to be confused with the definitions, we first define the concepts. Bags for carrying textbooks and other school subjects are divided into three varieties:

1. Backpack .This model of the bag is made in the form of a bag with soft walls and a closing flap from above. The neck of the backpack is tightened with a lace or has a zipper. The valve closes on the carbines. The backpack traditionally has two or three large compartments and many small ones. This type of bag has one or two straps, allowing you to carry it on your back. Traditionally, manufacturers make them in "Malchuk" and "girlish" performance. The difference is only in the coloring and decoration. Boys - cars and "transformers", girls - pink ponies and Barbie. The backpack is very light and comfortable to wear.


2. Knapsack .This is a modified version of the backpack. It has hard ribs, giving the strength of the design, two straps that allow it to be worn behind the shoulders. The knapsack perfectly preserves the shape and protects its contents from deformations. A significant disadvantage of this model is the considerable weight due to the severity of the materials imparting strength to the knapsack. The minimum weight of an empty knapsack is one kilogram. You can imagine the weight of this "accessory" in running order. The child simply bends from this load.


3. Portfolio .This is a bag that has one strap for carrying on the shoulder and a flat shape for easy wearing on its side. The walls of it are rather soft, but at the same time they allow keeping the contents intact. This kind of bags is not recommended for use because of the one-sided loading on the shoulders of a schoolboy, when wearing a briefcase on a single strap.

As for the manufacturers of backpacks, the most popular among first-graders are:

• Erich Krause. Backpacks of this world-famous German company are made of high-quality material, have an orthopedic backrest and wide straps. Their weight corresponds to international standards in the field of health care. For first-graders, the company offers a comfortable backpack with an optimal number of compartments and conveniently located small pockets. Backpacks are durable, made in a moderate color scheme, fastened to the latch.


• Hummingbird. Backpacks of this manufacturer have a fastener in the form of lightning, have a bright and emotional coloring, are covered with images of common characters of cartoons and comics. They are roomy, comfortable, orthopedic and light in weight.


• Belmil. This brand is presented by high-quality products from strong and light matter, unobtrusive coloring. Comfortable to wear, having several optimally thought out compartments. And with all this relatively inexpensive.


• Hama. This manufacturer offers in the complete set with a backpack an additional bag for "change", a pencil case for office supplies of the schoolboy, a purse. However, he is overweight, burdensome for a first-grader. These backpacks are the most expensive in their field.


• DerDieDas. The products of this company are equipped with reflective elements, ergonomic back, has a light weight and attractive coloring.


• Also backpacks are represented by McNeill, Sigikid, Lassig, Step by Step, and others.

When choosing a backpack for your child, the main factor is the dimensionality. Take into account his opinion and preferences, do not let him get involved in decorative elements to the detriment of health.