Choosing a school backpack for a boy in grades 1-4

Each elementary school student, going to school, takes with him an impressive bag. It contains textbooks, notebooks, writing utensils, removable shoes and much more. The total weight of the contents of school backpacks sometimes exceeds the permissible limits. That is why modern manufacturers of bags for primary school students are developing portfolios that are not capable of harming the health of the child.

A properly selected school bag is the guarantor of the safety of the child's health. Optimally organized interior space provides protection for textbooks and exercise books.

Well, the design of the school bag emphasizes the character of the student and, of course, creates the mood for the child on the way to knowledge.

As a rule, parents go with their child for such a purchase. According to the standard, girls choose bags of bright colors with images of their favorite cartoon characters. Boys, on the other hand, opt for models in dark colors with bright accents.

Parents, receiving advice from sellers regarding the different models of school bags they like, think about the difference between satchels and backpacks. Schoolbags are intended for children from 1 to 4 grades, and backpacks from 5 to 11 grades.

The satchels have a rigid frame, thanks to which, regardless of the number of things folded inside, the bag does not lose its shape.

This design evenly distributes the load over the entire back, which has a positive effect on the development of the child's posture.

Backpacks have no rigid frame. Yes, he is not needed, by the 5th grade, the child's posture has already been formed.

Some parents, when purchasing a satchel for a first-grader's son, first of all look at the cost. This is a completely wrong approach. An uncomfortable bag will exhaust the child, and he will lose interest in studying, since the thoughts will sit in his head that after the call he will have to drag the knapsack to another floor to another office. And this is not surprising. Sometimes the contents of a school backpack reach up to 1.5 kg. And not every kid can carry him to school and from school.

Today the stores offer a wide range of school bags for boys.

For example, a lightweight satchel with an orthopedic back with a lot of pockets, comfortable shoulder straps and a handle has only one drawback - there are no reflective inserts. And this additional element is of great importance today.

Thanks to the feedback from parents, it was possible to find out which models of backpacks for boys in grades 1-4 are popular today.

• KITE Education Original K20-706S-1. Ideal for primary school students. The weight of the knapsack is only 800 g. The total volume is 18 liters. The main compartment has dividers for textbooks and notebooks. And thanks to the bright lining, the child can easily find even the smallest object "hidden" at the bottom of the bag. Most notably, the design of this backpack has an orthopedic back with soft inserts that follow the bend of the boy's spine. This can significantly reduce the load on the child's lumbar region. As an additional fastening that contributes to the uniform distribution of the total mass of the bag over the body, a belt is provided, which is fastened on the chest. On the sides of the backpack there are mesh pockets with elastic bands where you can store a bottle of water and a thermos. The legs at the bottom of the bag structure are made of frost-resistant material. Well, special reflective inserts are responsible for the safety of the baby. With them, the child will be noticed by the drivers at night.

• Erich Krause ERGOLINE Track Car with filling. Small but very roomy satchel. The total weight of the knapsack does not even reach 600 g. The volume is 15 liters. A distinctive feature of this model of a bag for primary school students is the presence of an ergonomic, multi-layer back, in which there are special pads with ventilation channels. The shoulder straps are padded. The satchel itself is made of high quality polyester, which guarantees that the contents of the bag will not freeze, get wet or get dirty. The inner space of the main compartment is divided by a special pad. And of course, an important parameter of this bag is the presence of reflective elements.

• ACROSS 20-392-4. Convenient, roomy bag weighing almost 1 kg. The total volume of the knapsack is 12 liters. The design has two spacious compartments with many pockets. But the most important thing is that the back of the bag is presented in the form of a rigid orthopedic base, where you can independently adjust the lateral support. With a large filling of the bag, the frame undergoes some deformation, but this does not in any way affect the load on the spine, shoulders and lumbar spine. The weight of the satchel is evenly distributed over the entire body so that the child does not get tired.

• DeLune SPORT CAR 10-007. Convenient ergonomic backpack for primary school students. The total volume of the bag of 14 liters allows you to fold inside not only textbooks and notebooks, but also other things necessary for study. The frame of the bag is quite rigid, but it does not cause discomfort when worn on the shoulders.Thanks to the self-adjusting straps when walking, the bag does not slide on its side, but is firmly held in a fixed position. This backpack model is equipped with two compartments. The first contains textbooks and notebooks, the second contains folders and a sketchbook. In the front of the backpack there is a deep pocket where you can put your writing materials. Reflective inserts are an important part of the safety of a child returning home at night. There is also a patch where the child's data should be entered.

Whoever says anything, choosing a bag for a first grader and for an elementary school student in general is not so easy. Parents should be guided by many nuances that will allow you to choose the best backpack.

• Back. It should be orthopedic, that is, rigid with soft inserts lined with the letter "X".

• Material. Ideal when the backpack is made of water-repellent polyester or nylon.

• Seams. Each individual seam must be closed. It is impossible for the threads to stick out, otherwise, with increased use, they will fray and burst.

• Fittings. It is best to have zippers on the knapsack. Ideally, locks should be double-sided. If one dog breaks down, the child can easily fasten the bag with the second lock. It is desirable that the side pockets also have a zipper or have a zipped visor. Thus, it will be possible to protect their contents from rain.

• Pockets. The more pockets a child has, the better. However, many departments do not always allow them to be used rationally. Sometimes some of the pockets are empty all the time. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of an internal compartment with a lock, because it is in it that the child should keep the phone, money or certificates.

• Strong frame corners. Most backpacks have reinforced corners at the bottom of the frame. Thanks to their presence, the durability of the bag increases, especially if the child often drags the backpack on the ground.

• Straps. This part of the backpack should be soft. Stiff straps will press on your child's shoulders, causing discomfort and pain. There are backpack models where the straps are only 50% stiff. There is a soft pad in the places where they come into contact with the child's body. It should be noted that the width of the straps should not be less than 5 cm.

• Reflective inserts. Sometimes a child who is studying in the second shift has to return home at night. And with reflective elements, drivers will be able to see the toddler on the sidewalk, or the cyclist will be able to go around the boy on the sidewalk.