To help you find the best school backpack for your kids, I combined my experience as a teacher and student with advice from an occupational therapist and two teachers. If your child is a ...

As for size, a mini backpack or, at the largest, a mid-size backpack will be your best bet. A convertible backpack is also a great option, as you can carry it as a handbag in the evening.

I eventually switched to a backpack — which distributes that weight more evenly across my body — and never looked back. Since then, I've been on a quest to find the best backpacks for work.