PROBLEMS CAN DEVELOP IF CHILDREN CARRY BACKPACKS MORE THAN 10-15% OF THEIR BODY WEIGHT. Long term problems cn develop such as poor posture and back or neck pain. Large packs can hit other students as a child is turning, or if placed in the walkways on the bus can cause another student to trip and fall. For more information on backpack safety click here.
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Lawrenceville Office: 595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | Phone: 404-355-0078
Duluth Office: 3790 Pleasant Hill Rd, Suite 230, Duluth, GA 30096 | Phone: 770-995-0823
Hamilton Mill Office: 2089 Teron Trace, Suite 100, Dacula, GA 30019 | Phone: 770-995-0823
Sugar Hill Office: 4700 Nelson Brogdon Blvd NE #180, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 | Phone: 770-995-0823
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BACK PACKS AND BACK TO SCHOOL
