All school supplies must be purchased clearly according to the instructions given by the school, however, you can choose a backpack for your child that seems right to you. Therefore, many parents, before September 1 of the new school year, are wondering how to choose a backpack for a first grader. At the same time, many are immediately interested in what requirements it must meet? What exactly should you be guided by before choosing this accessory? And which model should you choose before purchasing a backpack?
Parents will be able to find answers to all these answers not only in special books or magazines, but also in their own understanding that the child, first of all, should feel comfortable wearing this or that accessory. In addition, the backpack should constantly maintain the posture of your student so that unnecessary stress does not harm his back. However, in the modern world there are a huge number of backpack models that are constantly updated with new ones.
Then, before choosing the right backpack for your child, you can consult with your doctor to know exactly what factors should be the very first to buy a quality backpack. By the way, backpacks that constantly support your child's posture will not necessarily cost fabulous money, so you can afford to buy such an accessory so that your child will wear it daily and for several years in a row.
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Which manufacturer to give preference to before buying a backpack
Before choosing a school backpack, you will need to decide on the company to which you will contact in order to choose exactly the model that, in your opinion, will be more acceptable for your child. Among the huge and wide choice in modern times, it is quite difficult to determine which manufacturer will be a great master of combining good quality and reasonable prices.
Such an accessory should be both lightweight and capable of holding all the necessary accessories for study. It is advisable to choose an orthopedic one that will not hang on the back of your child on one strap, as teenagers like to wear. The weight should be evenly distributed over the entire back to shape your baby's posture from birth.
Often, no matter what outlet you go to in the summer, they will all be full of various models of backpacks, but not every one of them deserves your attention. Colorful and bright models are on a par with classic pieces, but always pay special attention to quality, and then choose a backpack that will suit your child in its color. Those firms that are very serious about the choice of materials for the manufacture of such products, as well as the sewing itself, should attract your attention first of all. However, at first glance, it is quite difficult to recognize such companies, so for the best backpacks it is best to contact the following manufacturers:
- Lego;
- Erich Krause;
- Hummingbird;
- Hama.
By the way, products are always tested for strength and safety during operation by a special commission. Backpacks are always tested according to the first category, and they are studied by the mass of characteristics. In order to find out how the level of quality of the manufactured products meets the requested requirements, an independent examination is always carried out. After all the necessary work has been carried out, all experts confirm the quality of the products with personal signatures on the relevant documents. This is how all models that are produced by the above firms are tested.
How does a school backpack work and how does it work?
Before the question of which backpack to choose for a first grader, it is necessary to understand exactly how it is arranged and will work during operation. It is the backpack that is a special bag that is designed to carry textbooks and other school supplies, so it differs from any other bags not only in the form and way of functioning.
The backpack is arranged in such a way as to minimize the load on the shoulders and back of the child, as well as to distribute it correctly. This is especially true for young children who attend only primary classes, since their spine and back have not yet been formed properly. This can lead to back and spine problems if you choose the wrong backpack. For this reason, special straps, with the help of which such a backpack will have to be attached to the back, are located behind the backpack itself.
They are also positioned this way because it will be much more convenient to put on the bag. In case your child still gets tired of carrying the backpack behind his back, there is always a special handle on it that allows you to carry the bag by holding it. By the way, the handles are often installed straight, not cross, so that they do not dig into the hand.
Another feature of school backpacks is that their bottom is durable and reinforced with special inserts, so that in case of excessive load, it does not break or damage in any other way. Therefore, when you choose a backpack for your first grader, always pay special attention to ensuring that the bag is worn as conveniently as possible and does not create additional stress on the child's body. It is recommended to visit an orthopedic surgeon before choosing a backpack, who will tell you what kind of backpack your child will need.
What are backpacks for first graders
There are a huge variety of backpacks, but you can always choose from the variety exactly the products that will be the best option for your child.
Portfolio
This form of a backpack is already classic for first graders. They are often supplied not only with the most necessary elements, but also with bright prints and cool designs. However, it should be noted that there are several types of portfolios. In the most common form, briefcases are a rectangular bag with a belt, which looks like a postman's bag. Moreover, it is often worn only in the hand, or it is thrown over the shoulder. However, such a briefcase is not recommended to be worn often on the same side, since later one shoulder of your child may become slightly higher than the other. Therefore, advise your first grader to change the shoulder on which he will wear such a backpack.
Such portfolios can have several types of frame, that is, it can be either soft or rigid. Moreover, it is better to choose the latter, since it is able to maintain the desired shape. Despite the fact that earlier such models were sold at almost every step, nowadays it is quite difficult to find it in the classic form. With the constant wearing of such a bag, your child can bend his spine, therefore doctors do not recommend such backpacks for primary school students.Often they can go for the older generation, for example, teenagers.
Pros:
- such backpacks are able to accommodate quite a lot of accessories, so they are large in capacity;
- such backpacks have a special compartment in which, if necessary, you can place a small laptop, so that your child can take such a device with him at the right time to print something;
- all A4 documents will fit perfectly in such a backpack without getting wrinkled;
- perfect for high school and middle school children.
Minuses:
- not suitable for first graders, since the principle of exploitation can harm their not yet formed spine;
- such a bag focuses on one shoulder, that is, in the process of wearing, the load is transferred only to one side, so you have to constantly change it, since the shoulder can become numb;
- everything inside the bag will press on the back and shoulder, while feeling quite good;
- such bags can significantly spoil the child's posture, especially if it is not yet properly formed;
- such bags in the modern world are quite difficult to find on the free market, so you have to seriously look for such a model.
Knapsack
Perhaps, it is such a portfolio that will be considered the most suitable for a first grader. In terms of its functionality, it is considered a more improved model of a backpack, since it combines all the most positive aspects of this type of bag, and also does not create additional pressure on the shoulders and back during wearing. As a rule, manufacturers make the bottom as rigid as possible in order to keep not only its shape, but all heavy textbooks and other items necessary for study. The frame itself is also made rigid so that the backpack does not create discomfort in the child due to the fact that something suddenly threw inside the backpack from one side to the other, and he squinted.
The straps of such a backpack are not made crossed, and also often have special inserts that help the shoulders to rest a little while wearing them, since they take on all the extra load. The back is made very firmly so that the child does not feel the whole weight of those items that he carries with him every day. In addition, such a shell was made so that in the event of an accidental fall, nothing inside such a backpack would be damaged.
By the way, if necessary, you can even purchase a knapsack that has a special handle and wheels, with which the child can transport his knapsack like a travel bag. However, keep in mind that this type of backpack is not always convenient, as it is rather bulky. It is difficult to carry it up the stairs or transport it in public transport.
Pros:
- the shape of the back helps the child to level the back;
- there are special ventilation holes, thanks to which all things inside such a product do not sour in a confined space;
- there are special soft inserts on the straps that do not put pressure on the child's shoulder and make it easier to carry the backpack if it turns out to be very heavy;
- these models have a hard bottom with a special water-repellent impregnation.
Minuses:
- such a product weighs about 1.5 kg, which creates an additional load on the child's back;
- quite high cost.
Backpack
This is a standard option for any student, not only for first graders, but also for middle grades. Such products have special straps that go across, and a soft frame is used for the production of such bags. However, in some models, a hard one can also be used, depending on which one you like more. However, in order to maintain the shape of the backpack, as well as to avoid creating additional stress on the child's back, it is better to choose a rigid type of frame.
By the way, it is still not recommended to carry a large number of textbooks and other items, as this may not only be inconvenient, but also contribute to the curvature of your child's spine.In the event that your child is wearing such a backpack, and he leans forward slightly, then this is a clear sign that the straps should be adjusted again. Remember that the back of such products should always be straight.
Pros:
- such backpacks always have adjustable straps, with which you can always individually measure the length for your child;
- holds quite a lot of things, although wearing a lot of things is not recommended for the health of your child;
- quite lightweight and compact;
- these backpacks have a wide range of different models, and you can find this type for your child everywhere.
Minuses:
- often has no other rigid inserts besides the bottom;
- there is insufficient protection at the bottom, so that the backpack is able to sag;
- has no form as such;
- it is quite difficult to get any items or fold them;
- for first graders is not the best option.
Thus, the choice of a backpack is also a very responsible matter, since it should not hinder his movements, and also in some way negatively affect the spine. You can choose the model that best suits your first grader, however, it is still recommended to consult an orthopedic surgeon just in case, so as not to miss any details in the process of buying this or that backpack.
