Stationery and School bags
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mayolee:
Yeah, Dr Kong is great in my opinion. It;s cheap compared to other ergo bags. But my girl don't like the designs and say they are... TOO fancy... But some are OK, like the \"Braving the wind \" ones. We got the SPI bag in blue, they protect my gal's spine.
Actually, most of the time it's the kids who carries more things than the need to. Extra story book when they need to bring only one... unnecessarys stationery items like hole punchers, staplers etc. pack of animal kaiser cards etc. So it's a good initiative that schools are proactive in getting the kids not to bring unnecessary items to school. Having said that, most people focus only on the weight of the bag. How you carry the bag is equally important.ngl2010:
Since a new principal came in a few years ago, the school disallow children carrying more than 4kg. From time to time they conduct checks. Since then, we only buy bags that are very light (no layering, no extra padding, etc) like those from Nike. It is also cheaper compared to the previous bags we had such as ergonomic bags, bags with wheels, etc.
By the way, please don't think too long term. My son refused to carry anything with cartoon pictures on it since P4, so some bags gone wasted.
Very often, the shoulder straps aren't tightened properly and the bag goes drooping down below the waistline and the kids walk around slouching forward. Padding is nice to have but are just for comfort on the skin. What is more important is that the bags have a reinforced base that allows the bag to sit on its own on the floor and withstand wear and tear... and also have a frame that allows the child to carry the bag without feeling the strain on her shoulders and spine. In this regards, the German bags are great. If you can't afford the price tag, there are cheaper alternatives including Dr Kong and Totem. -
Hey Marshmallow, in what way does an SPI bag protect your child’s back? I saw the bag in Isetan and in my humble opinion, it’s overpriced for what it is. It only has lots of cushioning and that’s all. You can bend the bag easily and the bag doesnt sit on the floor… it topples instantly. Not ergonomic at all. The material should be long lasting but the bag itself isn’t different from a good old Samsonite which sells for less than half the price.
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tanjack77:
Hey Marshmallow, in what way does an SPI bag protect your child's back? I saw the bag in Isetan and in my humble opinion, it's overpriced for what it is. It only has lots of cushioning and that's all. You can bend the bag easily and the bag doesnt sit on the floor... it topples instantly. Not ergonomic at all. The material should be long lasting but the bag itself isn't different from a good old Samsonite which sells for less than half the price.
Tanjack77 if you think the SPI bags are not a choice then you can choose Impact or Deuter or Dr Kong. I'm not objecting your opinion but since my gal likes the SPI bags then I got it for her. It stands up properly only for some of them. Impact is great and is also ranged between $99 and $110. Cheaper brands should be Dr Kong. Thanks -
may i know from which level (P4 or P3) onwards, the school require te students to use pens instead of pencils? does it apply to all the pri schools?
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I got the German Ergobag from Wheelock Place. I tried the adult version Satch and it was extremely comfortable even fully loaded with books. It has internal frames like those high end hiking gear and army backpack, except that it’s so refined that you can’t see the frame at all. It comes with 3 year warranty.
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tanjack77:
I got the German Ergobag from Wheelock Place. I tried the adult version Satch and it was extremely comfortable even fully loaded with books. It has internal frames like those high end hiking gear and army backpack, except that it's so refined that you can't see the frame at all. It comes with 3 year warranty.
What's its price range? -
tanjack77:
I got the German Ergobag from Wheelock Place. I tried the adult version Satch and it was extremely comfortable even fully loaded with books. It has internal frames like those high end hiking gear and army backpack, except that it's so refined that you can't see the frame at all. It comes with 3 year warranty.
Is the brand school-mood? Thanks -
Can anyone advise which one from the following is best suit P1 kids?
Deuter Schmusebär or Kids? -
HyperKiasu:
may i know from which level (P4 or P3) onwards, the school require te students to use pens instead of pencils? does it apply to all the pri schools?
Every school has a different practice. Most schools I know of start their children on pens during the second semester of Primary 3 or 4, and they can still choose to use either pens or pencils for their exams during that time. Once the next year begins, it's pens all the way. -
For bags, I think the Japanese designed ones are really good for the children and their backs. They are not cheap though.
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