What Should We Put In The School Bag? – Being Parents

What to put in my child’s schoolbag is one of the questions parents often have when preparing their children for school. Most schools provide a list of materials that a child should bring. But it is up to us, as parents, to choose the most practical. But above all to choose the material that does not bother the children when they are transported.

That’s why we’ll give you some alternatives so you know exactly what to pack. In addition, which type of backpack is most suitable, an aspect that often goes unnoticed, but which has a huge impact on the well-being of the child.

Choosing a school bag

We need to start by analyzing what kind of schoolbag is ideal for our children to carry their school supplies. Pediatricians believe that in most cases, children with back pain carry too much weight in their satchel or use the wrong model.

It is estimated that with this model, the loads are better distributed on the backs of our children, which prevents injuries. If you choose this model, it is important that the support straps are wide and padded. They thus offer greater comfort for the shoulders of the child.

It may seem like the suitcase-style rolling binder is ideal. While in reality, the action of dragging it with one arm creates a curvature in the back. The forces exerted by the child cause him to tip forward. On the other hand, the child will also have difficulty lifting it to climb steps or stairs.

The arrangement of school supplies in the school binder

The principle to follow when filling the backpack to go to school should be the following: include only what is necessary. To achieve this goal, you must have the class agenda handy. Take into account the materials and associated material. So you can, with your child, rearrange the binder every evening with what they are to use in class the next day.

Once we know what notebooks, books, and materials our child will need for class the next day, we can place them in the backpack in a specific order. 

Organize the satchel

Store the materials in the following order:

• Books and notebooks should be placed in the backpack in the area closest to the back. In other words, they must be the first items to be placed in the backpack.
• Then heavy objects such as a pencil case or tablet (only if they are used in class) should be inserted. Remember that the best pencil cases are those made from sturdy fabrics. Indeed, their versatility allows them to carry the greatest number of pencils in a single space. The pencil case should include different materials. You have to put a pencil, an eraser and some colored pencils. But also scissors (blunt tip), markers, a ruler and a small glue stick.

• If you put your child’s snack in the backpack, it should be placed next. Ideally, your child should have a satchel with side pockets. But also a pocket inside and a front so that you can insert the water bottle. This will prevent damage to the books. In addition, one of these pockets can be used to store the sandwich box and the container of water or fruit juice.
• Finally, we will place small or light objects. Such as, for example, wet wipes, antibacterial wipes and toilet paper. But also a change of clothes in case your child has a recreational activity like soccer. This is especially important if your child is in kindergarten, as it is quite normal for them to get dirty easily.

Final considerations

If it is possible for you, weigh the satchel. We give you this indication because pediatricians and orthopedists recommend that the weight of the school satchel never exceed 15% of the total weight of the child.

Therefore, the range of the total number of kilograms to be carried should not exceed a range of 2 to 5 kilograms maximum for children aged 5 to 11 years.

Let your child choose the colors and design of their school bag. However, it is up to you as the parent to determine the shape and weight. This will prevent him from coming home with a back injury from using the wrong model.

Now you won’t have to wonder: what should I put in my child’s school bag? We’ve given you the tools you need, so pack the binder together! We wish your child great success.