Primary school bag: which one to choose?

Have you ever suffered when choosing your child's schoolbag when he returned to kindergarten? For the arrival in primary school, we will have to re-engage in the much-feared task of finding the right school bag. Faced with the huge choice of backpacks and wheels found in the trade, it is easy to feel lost. Moreover, reconciling the desires of your child with the quality and functional aspect of the binder is not always easy. So here are some good tips to make an effective first selection.

Backpack or wheeled binder?

Every year, the wheeled binder is back in force on the playgrounds. To relieve your child's back, the one also known as a trolley binder is easier to carry, especially when the weight of school supplies is high. While it may appear to be the ideal solution for the start of primary school, it is not suitable for all circumstances. Indeed, for a child who has to go up and down stairs regularly, the wheeled binder is not necessarily the best choice. On the other hand, it can be adapted if the school does not have a floor and your child walks regularly.

A binder adapted to your child's morphology

Beyond the aesthetic side of the binder, it must above all be comfortable and adapted to the morphology of your child. He will have to wear it for long hours on his back and it is essential that he does not feel discomfort when wearing it. Be aware, for example, that the width of the binder must be equivalent to that of the shoulders. For a CP child, choose a binder that is between 35 and 37 centimetres wide and 12 to 15 centimetres wide. If your child is small, you can opt for slightly smaller dimensions so that he or she feels comfortable.

A functional and houseable binder

As you can see, in primary school, the schoolbag is no longer just the accessory in which one puts his softie and his snack. Therefore, you have to choose a model that is sufficiently houseable and functional to accommodate all books, notebooks and school materials. Choose a binder with multiple compartments. This will not only make it easier for your child to find his belongings, but it is also a way to be able to distribute the weight efficiently (the heaviest loads must be placed as close as possible to the back while the rest must be distributed evenly in the different compartments of the bag).

A sturdy binder over time

Primary school is a long time! Also, for all these years, your child's schoolbag will be put to the test. In order not to have to renew it every year, it is therefore wise to carefully select a bag made with quality materials even if it means paying a slightly higher price. Choose water-repellent fabric so your child's equipment is not wet and damaged in the event of rain.

A schoolbag tailored to your child's tastes

Finally, if the aesthetic argument is not necessarily the one that you will find most relevant as a parent, your child will probably not be indifferent to it for his return to primary school! Note that it is important that he appreciates his schoolbag so that he is proud to wear it and that he also wants to take care of it. You can select one with the image of his favorite heroine, his football club, his favorite cartoon character etc. Many brands such as Kickers, IKKS, Kipling, White Pepper, Kaporal and many others offer quality and design binders.