The Short Stop

Profile of a Child Book Bag User - The Short Stop

The Short Stop moves a short distance before finding a stowage place for the bag. The bag is usually kept close by. They may move to many points within a day, but they are always a short distance and the bag is stowed upon arrival. Location changes may be such that hand carrying, dragging, sliding, or even kicking the bag is all that is necessary to move it.

Location Changes

• From the kitchen to the bus to the school yard to the class room to the next class room to the lunch room to the library to the dugout to the car to the kitchen

Stowage Needs

• Stowed under or behind a seat or on an overhead rack during transport
• Usually found at he feet or in the chair next to the Short Stop throughout the day

Best Book Bag for Your Child

• A backpack with separate access compartments. Kids who need their stuff with them usually want quick access to that stuff. Separately zipped compartments allow for better organization and quicker access.
  
• A large mouth backpack or duffel bag. Carrying needs are usually light, so access to stuff is a higher priority. A large opening provides better access.
  
  • Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
• A satchel provides good access and good organization as well as a thinner profile making it easier to stand in the chair next to you or on the floor without tipping everything over.
  
  • Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag

Other Ergonomic Considerations

• Size is key - For a bag that needs to be stowed in multiple locations, the smaller the better. It can fit in more places.
  
• No snags - Keep the amount of accouterments, loops, straps, bungees and other snag hazards to a minimum. It will make getting the bag in and out of the stowage location easier.
  
• Light weight - Keep the weight down. Not only does it make it easier to move the bag around, but lifting a heavy bag overhead or over a seat back or other obstacle can put the child in an awkward position and cause serious injury.

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