School backpacks

Yes, in the vast majority of schools. Some require it to be worn in hallways and on stairs to prevent noise and falls. A model with shoulder straps makes it easy to switch from rolling mode to backpack mode.

The wheeled school bag is more rigid and better protects notebooks. The wheeled backpack is more flexible and often bulkier. For elementary school, the school bag remains the most common; the backpack is well-suited for older children and middle school.

The trolley and wheels generally add 500 g to 1 kg compared to a standard backpack. This weight goes unnoticed when the bag is rolling, but it adds up when the child carries it. Check the empty weight on the product sheet.

They wear out primarily on damaged sidewalks and cobblestones. Wide rubber wheels last longer and are quieter. Teach the child to carry the bag on stairs rather than dragging it step by step.

From first grade on, if the child can pull and carry their bag on their own. The handle should be adjusted low enough for their height. Before the age of six, a small, lightweight backpack or preschool schoolbag remains more suitable.