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4 tips to Choose the Right School Bag for your Kids!

by admin | Jul 8, 2022

Carrying the weight of every textbook, workbook and exercise book you own is every Malaysians’ childhood shudder. But little is known or discussed about-the detrimental effects of carrying that much weight on your shoulders especially through our growing and physical developmental years.

According to a 2013 study, done by researchers for Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, the improper use of a backpack can cause muscle imbalance which could lead to chronic back and neck pain in the future (Rai & Agrawal,2013).

Investing in the right school bag could bring many benefits and also ease the mind of parents who have been concerned about their child carrying a backpack that weighs more than their children can take.

Here are 4 tips to look out for when choosing the right school bag for your child

Broad Padded and Adjustable Straps

With broad padded straps it allows the weight to be evenly distributed on the shoulders. Not only that, it also protects the shoulders unlike non padded straps that will likely dig into the shoulders causing discomfort. With the adjustable straps for the bag to sit comfortably on the back. A good example will be the SWAN Smart Lite School Bag.

Try on the school bag

Let your child try on the school bag, it gives the opportunity to test out how the bag sits and whether the weight distribution of the bag is good.

Pockets and Compartments.

Look for a bag that has ample pockets and compartments enough for your child to organize their belongings. Making it easy for them to find and access their belongings. In addition to the shoulder straps distributing the weight evenly, having multiple pockets and compartments as well allows the weight to be distributed evenly throughout the bag. The SWAN Ergolite backpack features an organizer side pocket for sorting items neatly and easy to be found when things are needed. Multiple zip pockets to sort books and accessories indifferent areas to locate things easier and also a water bottle pocket.

Choose the right size

The size of the school bag should be proportionate to your child’s size. It would not be ideal if children walk around carrying an adult sized bag. In addition to that, the bag should sit slightly below the shoulders, about 2 inches, or even just slightly above the waist for a comfortable position. Check out the latest offers when choosing the right school bag for your child. With a SWAN Quality bag, you are investing in a bag that will support and grow with your child.

How to not spoil your kids when you want to give them nothing but the best? Answer: Give your kids the first 10 – wheel school bag in the world!

by admin | Jul 8, 2022

As parents, we are often overwhelmed by the love we have for our kids. After all, parents’ love for their children knows no limits right? We want to give our kids the best. The best education. The best of the devices. Basically the best things our money can buy. So how do we draw the line on what is a necessity, what is a material fulfillment, how do we differentiate between a nice to have vs a must have?

Case in point: How do you feel as a parent, when you see your kids shouldering big, heavy backpacks filled with books and school items as per the education system’s requirement. Do we step in to carry those bags for them all through the school year? Or do we equip them with the right item to ease their burden, yet teach them to be independent and allow them to handle their own belongings?

The common sight in most schools these days are school bags, almost twice the size of the child carrying it, being seen on the back of the students. With the delay of implementation of lockers in schools by the Malaysian government, children still cannot escape the reality of bringing a heavy number of books to school. The system is not going to change overnight and school-going children have been lugging monstrous loads of books to schools for generations.

To add on as a cause for concern-a study by the Australian Physiotherapy Association found an estimated amount of 70% of school children suffers back pain from poorly fitted school bags(Chuaet al.,2019)

And there are those dreaded stairs in the way the schools are built in Malaysia. Levels are levels of classrooms and students often have to travel up and down flights of stairs to get in and about the school vicinity for various activities.

ENTER THE SWAN SCHOOL BAG TECHNO LITE SPINAL PROTECTION BACK SUPPORT, the first of its kind in the world to spot a 10-wheels trolley that is specifically designed to tackle those stairs and curbside with ease, thus not straining the back or causing long term spinal issues.