Posted by Erin Shaw Street, August 31, 2009 in Activity
Is your child lugging home bunches of books and school supplies? Too much or poorly distributed backpack weight can strain muscles and joints, which is why it's so important to find the right one for your child.
Southern Living Contributing Editor Elizabeth Mayhew shared our tips for picking a stylist and ergonomically good backpack for your child. Check out her tips on the best -- from pre-school through college -- at this clip from this morning's Today Show.
And please let us know if you have found a great bag that works for your little (or big) ones.
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