How Heavy Were Elementary School Kids Backpacks In The 90S?

How Heavy Were Elementary School Kids Backpacks In The 90S? Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your child’s backpack weigh no more than 10 to 15 percent of their body weight? For an 80-pound child, this means that the backpack should weigh no more than 8 to 12 pounds. How