A school backpack is not just an attribute of school everyday life. From the correct choice of this basic accessory depends on the health of the child, the formation of his correct posture. Literally, in three months the new school year will begin, and the experts of Roskachestvo understood what characteristics a correct first grader's backpack should meet. This study helped in parallel to check the compliance of modern products with regulatory requirements.
What backpacks for first graders were selected for the study
Specialists of the department purchased samples of school backpacks on the portals of official suppliers, as well as in online stores Auchan and Ozone. Price per unit ranged from 709 rubles. up to 12.5 thousand rubles.
Most of the school products came from Chinese factories, got knapsacks and domestic production, as well as from German, Japanese and Serbian manufacturers. In a couple of cases, it was not possible to determine the country of origin of the goods.
Assessing the safety and quality of school bags, the experts took as a basis the provisions of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union 007/2011 "On the safety of products intended for children and adolescents", the wishes of the Rospotrebnadzor, SanPiN 2.4.2.2821 requirements and Uniform requirements for goods which are subject to sanitary and epidemiological control.
Tips on how to choose the right backpack for a first grader.
The schoolbag must meet the following requirements:
Be easy. In accordance with the norms, an empty backpack for elementary school students should weigh no more than 700 grams, and for middle and high school students, 1 kg;
Have a hard orthopedic back. In accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, the back of the satchel for primary school students must keep its shape, not bend and be rigid. However, Roskoschestvo recommends that students of all ages purchase orthopedic backpacks. The stiffness of the backrest provide plastic or metal inserts, and its outer part, as a rule, is made of fabric with a soft mesh pad.
Have wide adjustable shoulder straps. When choosing a satchel for a first grader, special attention should be paid to the width of the straps. At the top, their width should be at least 3.5-4 cm, and at the bottom 2-2.5 cm. The length of each of them should be about 60-70 cm. To keep the skin under the straps from sweating, their lining is made of ventilated fabric. The strap anchorages should be firmly attached to the fabric and allow for easy adjustment of their length.
Additional options for a quality backpack include: ventilated back, hard bottom and reflective materials.
The size and capacity of a backpack for a first grader
Experts believe that a satchel for a first-grader may have one large or two medium-sized branches. In a single-compartment backpack, a liner or additional pocket is required. The main office is used for textbooks and notebooks, and an additional - for stationery and pencil case.
If the knapsack complies with mass, but too cumbersome, it can spoil children's posture. The satchel for first-grade students should have the following dimensions:
Back length from 30 to 36 cm;
The height of its front part is from 22 to 26 cm;
Backpack width from 6 to 10 cm.
The deviation of sizes in the big party within 3 cm is allowed.
Safety backpack for a first grader
Reflective elements are considered to be an important element on the knapsack, which will make it possible to notice a child from afar on the road at night. Light reflective tapes are placed on the front, side surfaces of the knapsack, as well as on its upper flap. The color scheme should be extremely contrasted.
The product tag issued by the manufacturer should contain information on the purpose of the knapsack and the age for which it is designed.
A good backpack should not have a strong smell. Otherwise, we can talk about the use of low-quality dyes, which can be toxic and cause allergies.
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