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Tips for School Backpack Safety

When considering the right school bag for your child, we recommend the following considerations:

What is your child’s Safe Backpack Weight?

Child’s Weight (lbs)               Backpack Weight (lbs)

60                                                   6-9

70                                                   7-10.5

80                                                   8-12

90                                                   9-13.5

100                                                 10-15

110                                                 11-16.5

120                                                 12-18

130                                                 13-19.5

140                                                 14-21

150                                                 15-22.5

160                                                 16-24

170                                                 17-25.5

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