If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a ...

As per widely accepted guidelines, a school bag should not weigh more than 10% of a child’s body weight. This rule exists to ...

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 ...

Parents raise alarm after a 6-year-old is seen carrying a 4.5-kg school bag, sparking debate on child health and school ...

A father in Maharashtra raised concerns after his 6-year-old son carried a school bag heavier than the recommended limit.

Schools are increasingly moving away from lockers due to the digitization of resources. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight in ...

Nearly one quarter of children experience back pain due to “excessively loaded” school backpacks, according to a study reported in American News Report. After studying more than 1,400 schoolchildren ...

Kerala's schools to implement lighter bags and innovative classroom designs from next year to enhance student comfort and learning.

University of Alabama at Birmingham experts say it is essential to keep a close eye on backpack use and take preventive measures to avoid strain in children. Kevin Williams, M.D., an orthopaedic ...