WASHINGTON (7News) — Now that kids in the DMV are back in school, doctors want parents to start looking out for signs a child's backpack is too heavy. Students come in all ages and sizes, experts ...

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 ...

"As the tree bends, so grows the tree." Dr. Justin Kamerman-- a Sacramento chiropractor-- uses the tree analogy to describe the way a child's body structure changes when weighed down by a heavy ...

The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends that a fully loaded school backpack should weigh no more than 10-15% of the student's body weight. This is because heavy book bags can cause problems.

When it comes to your child’s backpack for school this year, experts are saying, "Lighten the load!" Health experts told Fox News Digital that it is important parents be sure they're not sending their ...

I’M SURE A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO GET THIS. THINK SO. LOVE THE SUNRISE, TOO. IT LOOKS GORGEOUS THERE. A BACKPACK FILLED TOO HEAVY IS MORE THAN JUST AN ANNOYANCE. IT CAN HURT A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT. SO ...