ATLANTA — As students head back to school, experts are urging parents to consider more than just style when choosing backpacks for their children. Dr. Saji Azerf from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ...

“They shouldn’t be wider than a child’s back or hang below their waist,” Dauer says. If your child complains about their ...

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Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Dauer points out that “significant back pain that’s continuous” is not necessarily the result of heavy backpacks, and is something to consult a healthcare provider about. “You tell your kid to put ...