A back to school tip for parents regarding backpacks
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It’s getting close to back-to-school time and Consumer Reports has some tips for parents buying new backpacks for their kids. Jamie Hirsch says you want something well built since kids aren’t the easiest on their stuff. And he says to make sure your child isn’t carrying more than 15 per cent of his or her body weight. Experts also recommend putting your child’s name on the inside of the backpack, not on the outside where a stranger can read it.