Mom, you do know best. Think of the size of the child , as opposed to the age of the child when shopping for a backpack. Jerome McAndrews, D.C. of the ACA recommends that smaller kids wear backpacks that fit properly on the small of their backs and do not extend more than four inches past their waist. It should not weigh more than five to ten percent of the child's body weight. Padded straps and a padded back aid in comfort.
Wheels are an obvious choice to lessen the load.
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