Elementary School Kids Backpacks

If your child is an elementary school aged student, chances are they will need a backpack tailored specifically for a kid's body. Elementary school age children are typically between the ages of 5-11 years old, so students typically weigh less, have small shoulders, and can't carry a lot of weight. Elementary school kids need a backpack that has supportive, wide, shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly, among other things.

To begin choosing your student's backpack for school, see what Consumer Reports has to say about kids backpacks. They offer advice, safety tips, and recommendations for children's backpacks. Consumer Reports inform us that in 2004, nearly 8000 injuries related to backpacks were reported. They offer safety tips such as backpacks with padded shoulder straps and waist belts on kid's backpacks. Waist belts on student's backpacks distribute weight to the hips and help stabilize the pack. Consumer Reports is a trusted name in informing consumers before they make purchases, so these recommendations for what to look for in a backpack for elementary school students is definitely one to read!

Kids looking for backpacks often looks for ones with characters or flashy colors. While a Hanna Montana or Transformers backpack is what your kid wants, you have to first check out whether it will be a safe, economical, sturdy backpack that will last your student's school year. Look for backpacks that have reinforced support at the bottom, so books won't eventually rip the backpack. Also, look for backpacks with lots of pockets to easily hold your child's school supplies like calculators, pencils, and ruler. Elementary school students often have varying school supplies such as crayons, scissors, and glue, so extra backpack pockets come in handy for keeping school supplies neat in your kid's backpack. Don't forget the padded shoulder straps, and look for backpacks for your child that also have a padded back. These are especially nice.

If your child's backpack is too heavy, consider a rolling "back"pack for your elementary school student. These are often a nice choice for younger children, because kids can roll the backpack easily, and it won't be too heavy for them to maneuver.

As a personal backpack recommendation, I love L.L.Bean backpacks for both kids and adults alike. They are sturdy, attractive, ergonomically designed, and best of all, L.L.Bean has a lifetime return policy. If your backpack breaks, you can send it back for a new one. You can buy a backpack from them and know it will last a lifetime!

I hope this guide to buying your elementary school aged child's backpack has been helpful. Now, what to pack for their lunch?