03/09/2026
🎒Back to school means back to backpacks!
As the summer holidays come to an end, there’s plenty to think about… new uniforms, school shoes, PE kits and, of course, the school bag.
If your child has lots to carry to and from school, or between classrooms during the day, a few simple choices can help make their backpack more comfortable to carry:
📚 Choose a lightweight bag and try to avoid adding unnecessary extras, such as heavy toys or accessories.
📚 Look for wide, well-padded shoulder straps and adjust them so the backpack sits comfortably.
📚Choose a backpack with several compartments to help distribute the contents more evenly.
📚 Encourage children to use both shoulder straps, rather than carrying their backpack over one shoulder.
📚Pack heavier items closest to the back, with lighter items further away.
❤️And it’s worth having a regular clear-out too. School bags have a habit of collecting things that don't need to be carried around every day!
A few small changes can help make a backpack more comfortable to carry day after day.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy start to the new school year!
