Backpack weight limit for kids: Doctor says no more than 10 to 15% of body weight

Name: Backpack weight limit for kids: Doctor says no more than 10 to 15% of body weight
Uploaded: 2026-09-29T10:57:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 30 s
Description: Dr. Chris Bejcek, with Summit Orthopedics, recommends keeping a two-strap backpack under 10 to 15% of a child's body weight to avoid neck, shoulder, and back pain.

Dr. Chris Bejcek, with Summit Orthopedics, recommends keeping a two-strap backpack under 10 to 15% of a child's body weight to avoid neck, shoulder, and back pain.