The Perfect Book Bag for Your Son

It may seem like a small thing to you, but your son's school bag is going to be with him every school day. It serves an important purpose. A school bag should be functional, and also something that your son will want to carry. Here are some tips for choosing the right school bag:

1. Check the school's regulations to see if there are any rules about school bags. Some schools have started requiring bags that you can see through for safety purposes. You can avoid wasting money on a bag your son cannot use if you find out about the rules first.

2. Look for comfort. Backpacks with wide shoulder straps that are padded will provide the most comfort.

3. Find an appropriate size. If a bag is too big, it will be cumbersome for your son to carry. However, if it is too small, he will not be able to fit all of the things he needs inside it. Get an idea of how many books he will be carrying at one time so that you will know how much space is needed in the bag.

4. Look for separate compartments. It is easier to stay organized if a bag has separate compartments. For example, your son can put pencils and erasers in one pocket, and permission slips and notes in another.

5. Look for durability. This is not a lifetime investment, but it would be nice if a school bag would at least last throughout the school year! A well made bag of heavy, quality fabric will hold up to the rough treatment it is bound to receive day after day. It is also good to have a bag that will resist water so that those books and homework assignments will not get wet when it is raining.

6. Buy a bag your son likes. Let him go shopping with you so that he can have input into the purchase. He is the one who has to carry it all year! You can put backpacks on your son and check the fit, as well. You can look for the quality and durability, he can tell you how comfortable it feels, and he can choose a color, style, or design with which he will be happy. He knows what is "cool" and what is not!

Buying a school bag seems like a small part of getting ready for going to school, but it really is an important purchase. By following these tips, you can get good value for your money and your son can have a great school year!