Kids think it’s “cool” to strap on their backpacks and head out to school. But if they don’t know how to choose, load, lift and wear a pack properly – these all-important accessories can be a pain in the back. Teaching children the importance of properly using their backpacks is key to helping them avoid injury. Backpacks can affect your children’s health Carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor posture; and even distort the spinal c