All about children's backpacks

A children's backpack is a useful, practical and convenient accessory used everywhere.... However, this judgment is true only if he is correctly chosen. It is on this that the comfort and health of the child depend. But there are many criteria for choosing this seemingly simple product. We will understand the issue consistently and in detail.

Backpacks for children are divided into two main types: for preschoolers and schoolchildren. They are united by the principle of wearing - on the back. Preschool options differ from school products because they have special requirements in terms of convenience, safety and attractive design. There are a number of subspecies of backpacks for toddlers.

• Original products called backpacks toysavailable in various sizes and colors. Usually they have only one compartment for wearable items and always soft and comfortable shoulder straps.

• Backpacks orthopediccharacterized by a simplified design, wide shoulder straps, a tight and strong back that helps to maintain a healthy posture.

• Classic variants are also executed with comfortable shoulder straps. They are supplemented with special loops. They are distinguished from knapsacks by their smaller size and light weight.

• Backpacks equipped with flickers (reflective stripes), which, by solving safety issues, make the products more visible in the evening.

The colors of backpacks for preschoolers are rich in their variety. Among them, you can find solid-color products in bright colors, made without prints, and quite stylish with various patterns and patterns.

There are several groups of backpacks: sports, tourist (for travel), for tennis and others. Usually backpacks for sports and tourism have certain differences from school products, which provide increased reliability and ease of wearing:

• required adjustable, durable and comfortable shoulder straps;
• products are supplied with special fasteners connecting the straps on the chest;
• the presence of flickers is required;
• the presence of convenient patch pockets for small items;
• bulky sports backpacks (over 20 liters) must have belts fastened at the waist.

If we talk about the volume of backpacks, then they are divided as follows:

• 6-10 l (for preschoolers);
• 10-20 l (from 8 years old);
• 20-30 l (from 13-14 years old);
• over 30 liters (for teenagers).

There are a number of main types of products.

Classic bag-like backpacks, made in a simplified design, with a soft back. They usually include one compartment and a front pocket for small items. Various companies design and release their own versions of these backpacks. They are most often worn by high school students.

pros:

• low price tag;
• a significant selection of colors;
• wide representation of brands;
• ease of washing in a machine.

Minuses:

• a low level of reliability, since they are made from not entirely durable fabrics;
• models with only one compartment.

Frame views with and without orthopedic backs. Backpacks are popular with elementary and middle school students. They began to be used more often after the results of research by scientists on common diseases of the spine in students were published. The doctors managed to find out that the satchels negatively affect the development of the spine, leading to improper posture and numbness of the hands. For this reason, they began to produce more ergonomic frame products with and without backs. Backpacks of this type can also be performed in an incomplete frame version - they are softer and more comfortable.

pros:

• optimize the negative effect on the spine;
• Allow content to be productively posted;
• a significant selection of prints and palettes;
• durable fabrics;
• the presence of additional straps that allow you to conveniently fasten the backpack.

Minuses:

• inconvenient to wash (the frame must be removed), washed by hand;
• significant weight;
• take up a lot of space.

Functional backpacks are distinguished by larger dimensions, good capacity, a significant number of pockets... They are mostly used by middle-aged and older students. However, these products are not only intended for students, they are often used by adults as well. Inside there are many compartments, organizers, enough space for laptops and sections for books. They are convenient to use for school, travel, and travel.

pros:

• a large number of sections and pockets allows you to conveniently place content;
• used outside of school;
• the use of high quality fabrics, durable and comfortable shoulder pads.

Minus is the lack of a frame and a rigid back.

Sling backpacks are worn on one shoulder... They are worn mainly by high school students as they are lightweight, durable and quick to put on. However, the wearing of these backpacks is not recommended by orthopedists - their shape is not intended to be worn in an upright position. Initially, slings were created as bags for postmen on a bicycle in a slightly bent position, when the load is distributed mainly on the back.

There are many subspecies and modifications of the main types of backpacks, for example, options on wheels, backpacks-bags, with and without a screen, soft and hard, suitcase backpacks, with retractable handles, and so on. In each case, choosing a product, proceed from the purpose of its use and the degree of required versatility. The so-called city backpacks have also become fashionable - this is a subspecies of classic backpacks that are quite suitable for everyday use, walks and small transitions.

The most common fabric for making backpacks has become synthetics (oxford, cordura, polyester, vinyl, etc.). Such fabrics are resistant to wear and tear, sharp temperature fluctuations, durable, safe and easy to clean. Moreover, they are easily dyed, it is convenient to apply prints on them, treat them with special compositions. Among the fairer sex, products from eco-leather and natural skin... Eco-leather is more affordable, practical and durable. Leather backpacks are more expensive, require careful handling, and are used mainly by teenage girls.

Backpacks can be plastic, silicone, and sometimes neoprene. When choosing a material, it should be borne in mind that it must repel water, resist frost, be easy to clean, dry quickly and "breathe" We do not recommend purchasing products made of nylon, which does not withstand high temperatures and does not allow air to pass through well.

The design idea is not asleep, therefore today there is an extensive selection of products both in the design sense and in colors. The existing assortment is able to satisfy all tastes. On the shelves you can see fashionable models with sequins, transparent, with patterns and various prints.

Stylish versatile products made in a restrained manner are very popular, with which you can go to school, and on walks, and to training. If we talk about trends, the most common are backpacks made in a futuristic, street-style and hipster style, as well as checked products, striped backpacks, bags with rivets and fringes, models with embroidery and fur trim. Shiny mini-backpacks with metal layers, as well as products richly decorated with rhinestones and sequins, are especially popular among girls.

For everyday use outside of school, they use practical universal backpacks in neutral colors, sometimes black with spikes. Bright backpacks with interesting prints or accented appliqués will be a good "ladies'" option.

Highly rated branded preschool options are produced by a few firms.

• Grizzly RS-992-1 / 4. The product is made of waterproof fabric, weatherproof. Outwardly, it resembles a toy car. Has one compartment and a number of pockets in the center and sides, stylized for wheels and windshields. Backpack with bright fittings in several colors. Equipped with reflective elements.

• Nohoo "Bunny" - branded backpack is designed for girls 4-5 years old. Perfect as a fashion accessory. The backpack is made in the shape of a hare made of neoprene. The product is lightweight, waterproof, high quality, with soft adjustable shoulder straps and a breathable back. Good for moving children.

• Children also like the product from Nohooexecuted in the form funny lion cub with a yellow-brown color. The product is all-weather, with an optimal ratio of quality and cost.

• Kidorable BB-Space "Cosmonaut" for boys 5-6 years old. Made of waterproof, strong and durable fabric. Weight - about 300 g. It is distinguished by its lightness and adjustable shoulder straps, and the successful design is quite capable of appealing to little ones. In addition to the extensive section, there is also a pocket. The product is equipped with a convenient zipper, and as a decoration there is a colorful keychain with an alien.

• Samsonite "Minnie" - an original product on wheels for girls, complemented by a comfortable handle.Made of dark blue polyester, non-staining and easy to clean, with a plastic bottom. Backpack with simple print and Minnie Mouse ears. Reinforced straps with adjusters. The model is original and multifunctional.

Fashionable and practical backpacks for school.

• TIGER FAMILY Rainbow. Products for children in grades 5-8, with a simplified design, produced in calm colors (4 palettes). Weight - up to 800 g, but the backpack is roomy enough - 19 liters. Comes with one main compartment and two zippered side pockets. There is also a small pocket for notebooks on the front side. Moisture resistant fabric with a thickened bottom. Flickers are available. The back is ventilated.

• WENGER 3165208408. Products from Switzerland are popular because they are practical, thoughtful and high quality, with multiple pockets, sections for containers, organizer, player, key rings. For large items - one section. The backpacks are equipped with a spine support system and have ergonomic handles. Weight - 710 g, volume - up to 22 liters. The choice of colors is more than modest.

• BRAUBERG Premium U. F. O 227815 - backpacks for junior and first middle school students with rigid frames, equipped in a special capsule form. The back is anatomically shaped with convex sponge inserts that reduce the load on the back. The straps are adjustable, comfortable. The main section is equipped with a solid baffle. There is a typical set of special options: an organizer, a section for a telephone, a carabiner for keys. The second section closes with a zipper. The bottom is dense, reliable, the flickers are thoughtfully arranged. Weight - 950 g, volume - up to 17 liters.

A few notes on choosing the right backpacks will help you whether you choose a small or large backpack.

• About weight. In accordance with the provisions of GOST, the weight of a backpack without filling should not exceed 1 kg. Products with accessories should weigh no more than 10% of the child's weight (approximately 2.5 kg for younger students). Putting exclusively necessary items in a backpack, you will save your child from spinal diseases.
• Orthopedic products with special backs contribute to the healthy development of the student's spine, the formation of correct posture. These backrests follow the anatomically correct shape of the spine, helping to optimally distribute the load.

• Webbing preferably adjustable, padded. Regulators should be located at both the top and bottom. The optimal width of the straps is 4-5 cm.
• Lining in the area of ​​the back and shoulder straps should "breathe", and in the plastic back there should be special grooves.
• School wear should be equipped with flickers and have evenly spaced contrasting patches. Backpacks should be visible from afar. The use of bright fluorescent elements in their manufacture is encouraged and stipulated in the GOST.

• Backpacks should be effortless and comfortable accommodate all the necessary school supplies in the existing sections and pockets, protected by flaps. All sections must be sewn from sturdy fabrics.
• Details of zippers and locks must be reliable and durable. Runners should be easy to move, open and close without undue effort.
• Sharp and protruding parts must be absent from the fittings, and all seams should be checked for strength.

• Among other things, it is very important correlate the choice of product with age. So, it is one thing to buy a backpack for children from 1 to 5 years old, and another thing for children 8-10 years old. The criteria will be approximately the same, but the parameters will be different.
• Selecting a specific product, you need to take into account the data in the marking, indicated by the manufacturer, which usually indicates the approximate age for which it is designed. It should be understood that these data are indicative only. Moreover, in imported backpacks, they may differ from the required domestic parameters.
• To avoid serious mistakes in choosing a product will help additional measurement of the child's shoulder width and length from the shoulders to his hips... Then the obtained dimensions must be correlated with the dimensions of the selected backpack - its length and width should not exceed the measurements you received. It is categorically not worth purchasing backpacks "for growth" - this will only aggravate the situation.

• It is important to ensure that when wearing a backpack, always both straps were used, and the weight did not exceed the established norms. The sections must be filled with objects extremely evenly, to reduce the load on the student's back.
• Pay attention to other details: interior layout, quality level of seams, zippers and fasteners.

• A children's backpack with a plastic or rubberized bottom (sometimes with spikes) will surely protect the contents. It will not leak on wet ground, snow, or even in a puddle. The body part from the inside must be reinforced in the corners (with smooth plastic or dense rubber), and the product itself must be securely stitched with strong seams. When buying, slightly pull the seams - they should not come apart. We do not recommend purchasing products with uneven sewing and the presence of chippings in the seams. This indicates a banal forgery.

• If the product gives unpleasant chemical odor, then this suggests that low-quality materials were used in its manufacture, which may well harm the health of the student. We recommend that you request a quality certificate.
• The most comfortable backpacks for younger students are made with zippers, since a significant number of fasteners make it difficult for children to use them. If fasteners are still available, then you should choose metal ones, since they last longer, although they often lose their presentation. The lightning should be large, with metal teeth.