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6 Backpack Safety Tips (and our favorite picks!)

Back to School! It’s happening even SOONER this year for Nevada schools, which means, it’s time to prepare and SHOP for all the back to school necessities. It’s important to know that the products you are buying should last (and outlast) an entire school year- especially pricier items like lunch boxes and backpacks. We’ve compiled some simple and easy tips to get your kids packing and ready to begin the 2013/2014 school year!    Choose the right sized pack. Choosing an adult-sized backpack is not very logical for a child- the backpack is designed to fit a much larger back, which long-term, can cause serious back pain to a child if used. Fit the backpack to your child’s back in …