School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more. Although 10% to 15% of a child’s body weight is often cited as a backpack guideline, pediatricians say there isn’t enough evidence to establish a one-size-fits-all approach.

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