6 Convenient Bergen County Locations To Choose From:

New Milford
(p): 201-907-3150
(f): 201-907-3155
Westwood
(p): 201-594-9312
(f): 201-594-9440
Montvale
(p): 201-930-8700
(f): 201-930-8730
Old Tappan
(p): 201-722-8887
(f): 201-722-8866
Tenafly
(p): 201-568-3355
(f): 201-568-3350
Maywood
(p): 201-843-0026
(f): 201-843-0032

Children's Back Pak Safety 101

Backpack Safety 101

Size

• Should Not Extend Above Shoulders

• Should Rest In Contour Of Low Back (Not Sag Down Toward Buttocks)

• Should Sit Evenly In Middle Of Back

Fit

• Shoulder Straps Should Rest Comfortably On Shoulders And Underarms, With Arms Free To Move - Tighten Shoulder Straps To Achieve This Fit

• Tighten Hip And Waist Straps To Hold Pack Near Body

• Padded Straps Help Even Pressure Over The Shoulders

Weight Of Pack

• Should Never Exceed 15% Of The Child’s Weight To Avoid Excess Loads On The Spine

Lifting Of Pack

• Proper Lifting Is Done By Bending The Knees, Squatting To Pack Level, And Keeping Pack Close To Body To Lift First To Waist Level And Then Up To Shoulders

Carrying The Pack

• Keep Both Shoulder Straps In Place And Pack Centered

• Spinal Forces Increase With Distance From The Body’s Center

Posture

• Uneven Stresses On The Spine Can Cause Muscle Imbalances. This Can Lead To Pain And Possibly Functional Scoliosis.