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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more.
The Independent
The Independent49 mins ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more
Wired
Wired🏁 first to report2 days ago
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