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  3. Healthy tips pack light to avoid straining childs muscles

Healthy Tips: Pack light to avoid straining child's muscles

February 2 2021
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Did you know that a child's backpack should never weigh more than 10%-20% of their body weight? Pack light to avoid straining their muscles and encourage them to use both shoulder straps.

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