Secure the waist or chest strap. This helps keep the backpack close to your child's body and distribute the weight more evenly. Make sure the bottom of the backpack rests in the curve of the lower ...

As families do their back-to-school shopping, one of the most important purchases they'll make is backpacks. Backpacks not only carry and protect homework, books, electronic devices and lunches ...

Now the hard part – getting your child to wear the backpack properly. Follow these five guidelines: · Use both straps to help distribute weight evenly across the body.

Dr. Vallotton adds a child should never wear their backpack off of one shoulder, always wear it with both straps. Carrying a ...

Being loaded down with textbooks, gym equipment and school supplies can make backpacks heavy and hard to wear. If they're not worn properly, backpacks may cause back, neck and shoulder ...

Just like any heavy load, backpacks can lead to some back pain, said Meier, a surgeon with Children’s Orthopaedics of Louisville, which is affiliated with Kosair Children’s Hospital.

The best kids’ travel backpacks are durable and versatile, allowing you to take them from the plane to touring a new destination. Here are 20 of our favorite options.