Repeats the natural curve of the spine, reduces pressure to the back. Upholds the back in natural position, trains not to slouch and keep shoulders straight.

Ensure tight fit of the backpack on the shoulders, do not put pressure on the shoulders, do not chafe against the neck. Distance between shoulder straps in the place where they are attached to the backpack must be 4 cm, width of shoulder straps – not less than 5,5 cm.

It is important that the backpack for primary school contains these elements. The straps fix the backpack firmly to the body and prevent it from wobbling from side to side during movement. They help distribute the load evenly over all parts of the spine.

The bottom of the backpack must be 4 cm below the waist, the top end must be at the shoulder level. Empty backpack must weigh up to 1 kg, and when packed – not more than 10% of the child`s weight.

Firmly hold textbooks, maintain body balance during movement. It is advisable to place heavier textbooks closer to the back.

Protect the child on the road during hours of darkness. A special coating on the elements reflects light from car headlights and streetlights.

Use both shoulder straps with chest strap fastened. Carrying the backpack on one of nerve endlings and vessels, compression of vertebrae and development of scoliosis.

A packed backpack weighs 1kg or more, so train your child to put on and take off the packed backpack from a high surface. This puts the weight evenly on the shoulders and distributes it over the back. If there is no suitable surface nearby, use an alternative method. Lift the backpack by the top handle at knee height, place it on your thigh and slide your arms into the shoulder straps one at a time.