School Bags: 13 Supportive Kids’ Backpacks For School

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Kids have a lot to carry. From lugging around sports kit to heavy textbooks, there’s lots going on – and you don’t want to be worrying about sore backs on top of everything else.

Finding a bag that can withstand all that weight, doesn’t break easily, and that your little one actually likes can be a tricky task.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Remember, choosing the backpack is only a small part of the equation: it’s all down to how you pack it, too, according to the British Chiropractic Association, which recommends a child’s school bag weigh no more than 10% of their body weight for a single strap bag, or 20% for a backpack.

According to backpack brand Hype, there is more than the design to look for when buying a backpack for school.

So that your child can carry more (they’ll undoubtedly need all the space they can get, let’s be honest) we’ve rounded up the best kids’ backpacks for school to shop now.

With that in mind, we’ve found 13 backpacks that can be adjusted and have pockets.