Oh, and it's not easy to collect a child in the first class ... There are so many things to buy-and notebooks, pens, diaries, and uniforms, and, of course, a briefcase. The choice of children's backpacks is very wide and how not to get lost in their diversity? How they differ and how to choose the right knapsack for a first grader - we'll figure it out together.
What should I look for when choosing a knapsack?
Before going to school, the choice of a backpack for a child was carried out according to the principle of one appearance only, because it was harder to carry any toys in it anyway. Now the load on the back of the child increases many times, so the school knapsack for the first-grader should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable, with an orthopedic back and wide straps. A school satchel with an orthopedic backrest that repeats the bends of the child's body will allow to correctly distribute the load and make the "baggage of knowledge" not so unbearable. Wide straps will fit comfortably on the shoulders and will not slip when walking, and adjustable fasteners on them will allow you to wear a knapsack in winter and summer for clothes of any thickness. With a properly made portfolio for a first-grader, the pen is made in such a way that it is inconvenient to carry a knapsack in the child's hands - it warps and hits the legs, so the first-grader wants or does not want, but will have to carry it on his back, which will save his spine from distortions and will not give develop scoliosis. A knapsack for a first-grader should be light, weight of it without filling should not be more than one kilogram, and the maximum load on the back should not be more than 10-15% of the child's weight. It is very convenient, when there are partitions and additional pockets inside the portfolio, which will allow you to sort the contents, protect your notebook from crushing, and will not let your pens and pencils get lost. A school bag for a first-grader should not be very large, its optimal size should not exceed:
- 300-360 mm-length;
- 220-260 mm - the height of the front wall;
- 60-100 mm - width;
- 600-70 mm - the length of the straps.
These dimensions are enough to accommodate all the books, notebooks and albums necessary for the first-grader, and the presence of a hard bottom will not allow you to crumble the contents. It is very important when buying to pay attention to the quality of the fabric from which the briefcase for the first-grader was made. The fabric should be with special impregnation that will protect the contents of the portfolio from weather changes and inaccurate handling, dense, not to have a sharp odor, resistant to dirt. It is not the best idea to choose a knapsack for a first-grader very bright, with aggressive screaming prints - this will only distract the child from classes and knock down the working mood. Children's backpacks should be equipped with reflective elements to make the child more visible to drivers on the road on rainy days and at night.
For older students (from the third to the eighth grade), when
Buying a high-quality and correct school backpack with an orthopedic back is not a cheap pleasure, so do not rush into choosing. It is better to spend time and carefully study all the pros and cons of the presented models, so that the purchase brings joy to you and your first-grader. Do not also buy a knapsack without a child, let the future student become an equal participant in the selection process, this will save your nerves from children's tears, and the purse of unnecessary waste.