UAE parents are being urged to monitor the weight of their children’s backpacks, with doctors recommending that a bag should ideally be no heavier than backpack weight 10% of a child’s body weight. Healthcare professionals emphasize that lighter bags can significantly reduce strain on growing spines, shoulders and necks as the new school year begins.
To achieve this, experts advise parents to choose lightweight, well-fitted bags, and to limit what is carried to essentials. Regular checks on a child’s backpack and proper wearing technique—using both straps and adjusting the chest or waist strap if available—can help distribute weight more evenly and prevent long-term ergonomic issues.
School safety remains a priority, and families are encouraged to review school requirements, consider digital notes where possible, and encourage children to carry only what is needed for a given day. By prioritizing lighter bags and smart packing, parents in the UAE can support healthier habits that last well beyond the classroom.
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