A backpack-style child carrier is a great way to introduce your kids to the outdoors. And you won't hurt your back in the process, because the newest models are comfortable for both you and your ...

Most children don backpacks when going to school. You might not give much thought to your child’s backpack, other than making sure they have their books and other supplies inside. But it’s important ...

Community members are invited to purchase backpacks or other school supplies Saturday for students in need. The Broomfield Police Department and A Precious Child are teaming up for the nonprofit’s ...

Heavy backpacks can do more harm than you might think—leading to muscle strain, posture issues, and even spinal stress in growing kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about how to properly size ...

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

While backpacks are one of the most convenient ways to carry books and school supplies, an overloaded and/or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy ...

The image is arresting: a row of smiling, backpack-wearing children, under the words "Back to School Protection," in an advertisement for a bulletproof backpack. "It does potentially start controversy ...