08/22/2026
Did you know that your child’s backpack should never weigh more than 10-20% of their body weight? To avoid straining your child’s muscles, choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back, and always pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. For more back-to-school tips, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/back-to-school-tips.aspx