School Bags: The Right Size for Your Child and When a Trolley Helps

Your child carries this bag every school day for a year, so comfort matters as much as the cartoon on the front. Three things decide whether a school bag is the right one.

1. Size by age

As a general guide, a 16-inch bag suits the early primary years, while 17 and 18-inch bags suit older primary children who carry more books. The bag should not be wider than your child's back or hang below the waist.

2. Back and straps

Look for a padded back and wide, padded, adjustable shoulder straps. They spread the weight and stop the straps from digging in. Side pockets for a water bottle and separate compartments keep the load balanced.

3. When a trolley helps

If the bag is heavy or the walk to school is long, wheels take the weight off your child's back. You can choose a bag that comes with a trolley, or add a separate three-wheel trolley with an adjustable handle to a bag you already have. Three wheels make stairs easier.

Why a 3-piece set makes sense

A set with a matching backpack, lunch bag and pencil case means one purchase covers the whole school day, and children look after things they chose themselves.

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