Beauty

While the future schoolboy is learning poems and practicing addition and subtraction, his parents have their own worries: how to properly get the child to school? After all, you need to provide for so many important things: buy a uniform, take care of the office, pick up a tracksuit and sneakers for physical education. Finally, get a school bag. Which option to choose: vertical or horizontal? With a picture or without? Wide or narrow straps? Let’s figure it out.

Shape and design

First of all, forget about the options for buying a backpack: only a comfortable backpack is suitable for a first-grader, the rigid design of which guarantees the fixation of the spine. But a backpack at such an early age may well provoke scoliosis. Statistics confirm: if you buy a soft backpack or bag for your child, the student will certainly wear it on one shoulder. Hence — incorrect distribution of the load, unstable position of the spine, impaired muscle function. All this can lead to serious health problems. After all, it is known that the bone skeleton of a younger student has not yet been formed, so the slightest “skew” can lead to not too pleasant consequences. That is why parents should consider buying a backpack not as a standard investment in school everyday life, but as an investment in their child’s well-being.

Schoolchildren wear a backpack on their backs, which allows them to evenly distribute the load. Classic schoolbags for younger schoolchildren always have a back of the right shape, repeating the posture of the child with its curves and equipped with soft cushions at the points of contact. One of the rollers that bears the load should be located approximately in the lumbar region. This guarantees the baby additional convenience when carrying books and notebooks.

Regardless of what fabric the satchel is made of, its back should have a high-quality lining, ideally a soft double one, with a layer of mesh fabric; this will eliminate increased sweating when carrying things. The rigid body of the backpack is universal: it not only protects the spine from improper loading and curvature, but also ensures the safety of everything that fits inside. School supplies can be distributed in such a way that the most massive and overall are located closer to the back, and those that are lighter lie closer to the front wall of the satchel. Side pockets hold breakfast and a water bottle, balancing the load horizontally. If a child accidentally drops a hard satchel, then neither pencils, nor pens, nor a pencil case, nor other stationery will be damaged.

Weight, straps, additional accessories

There are GOSTs for school bags: for kids, the weight of a satchel that is not burdened with school supplies should not exceed a kilogram, and the total weight with filling should not be more than 10% of the student’s weight. If we talk about first-graders, then a satchel with all accessories usually weighs two to three kilograms.

Modern backpacks are particularly lightweight with high strength, and choosing the right hard school bag is not difficult. Remember: at first, you will have to constantly remind the baby to take out extra textbooks from the satchel that are not needed on that particular day. The child may not immediately realize the balance between the lesson schedule and physical activity, and you will need to gradually explain this connection to him.

Adjusting the straps in length allows you to position the satchel in the most comfortable position, taking into account the growth of the child. The most comfortable models have two pairs of buckles for adjustment at the top and bottom of the strap. It is better if the straps, like the back, have a soft lining and an elastic elastic seal; a strap width of 4-5 centimeters is considered optimal. A good option is a satchel with a front sling between the straps. This detail allows you to fix the straps on the chest and prevents them from moving apart, falling from the shoulders. In addition, such a sling provides additional support to the spine.

At first glance, the item «reflectors» does not seem too important. However, make sure your child’s backpack has them. It gets dark early in the autumn and winter seasons, and it is better to protect the baby from surprises as much as possible. By the way, GOST also says that in the manufacture of knapsacks, fabric of bright, rich colors and accessories, including reflective elements, must be used.

I’m going to sample

Of course, it would be imprudent to make such a purchase without first trying it on. When shopping with your child, pay attention to:

• fit of the satchel to the back;

• the width of the shoulders of the child and the width of the satchel (they must match);

• the height of the satchel and the line of the child’s shoulders (must match);

• the bottom of the satchel and the level of the lower back (must match).

When estimating the dimensions, remember that your baby will wear a satchel not only on a light jacket or jacket, but also on a warm winter down jacket. The backpack does not always «sit down» immediately, most often you need to experiment with adjusting the straps. There are models that change both the length of the straps and their location.

Fabric, cut, additional options

The most functional, durable backpacks are made of waterproof fabric (polyester or nylon). Such material is difficult to stain and quite easy to clean or wash. The fabric acquires waterproof properties due to special impregnations. If there is a drawing on the backpack, check with the seller whether it is really applied with environmentally friendly paints. Although if you go to a trusted store with certified goods, such as Grizzly, for a backpack, then there will be no need for such questions: all models clearly comply with environmental standards. On a high-quality satchel, the pattern does not fade and is not erased. Pleasant options are a semicircular cover of the satchel, on which rain water does not linger, as well as a rubberized bottom, which allows you to safely put the satchel on wet asphalt. It is good if the interior space is divided into several compartments of different sizes. This makes it possible to distribute notebooks, textbooks, pens, and a tablet into the appropriate pockets. The main compartments usually close with a zipper. Practice shows that rubber and plastic latches are not very reliable. It is convenient if the backpack has an external mesh side pocket with an elastic band.

How to choose a school bag for a first grader: a few tips

1. When buying, carefully inspect the seams for strength and accuracy.

2. All plastic elements must be smooth, of the correct form, without burrs and chips.

3. Fasteners should be free to move and give in primarily to the child, and not to the adult.

4. Reinforced case corners with additional seals or pads increase durability. All external pockets and compartments must be covered, in addition to zippers and locks, with valves that protect against precipitation.

5. Plastic legs-stops at the bottom of the satchel serve as additional protection, complete with a waterproof bottom.

The Grizzly store offers a convenient and inexpensive bag for changing shoes or sportswear in addition to the satchel. The set will cost less than buying separately, and will certainly please your child.

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