Backpack Safety Awareness

As we all gear up for the 2017-2018 School Year it is important to remember that backpacks can make or break your year! L.L. Bean has partnered with the AOTA for deciding which backpack is best for you!

* Here is the link to the article about this amazing teamwork:

https://www.facebook.com/TheYoungandWell/?hc_ref=ARQf62nCCC8WXyIbKfLg8jU8C6dgLEyPYZWtrUX4ekNfN_lJcKyHhz0NmZdOjzTJh6E

* Here is an article about why heavy backpacks are dangerous:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/465348573970917597/

What does this all mean?
1. Keep backpacks light
2. Make sure the back fits your child correctly
3. Talk with your school based OT and PT about helping make sure the fit and weight are correct

Hope this gets you off on the right foot for the school year!!





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