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Madrasah bag too heavy for my child

By the Madrasah Bag team · Updated 2026-09-24

Check the weight

Weigh the packed bag on bathroom or kitchen scales. A typical madrasah load (medium Quran, exercise book, pencil case, bottle) is about 1.3–1.8 kg before the bag itself. See how heavy is a Quran.

Fixes

1. Wear it cross-body, not on one shoulder, so the weight spreads.
2. Shorten the strap so the bag sits at hip height, not bouncing against the back of the knees.
3. Use a wider or padded strap. A strap pad costs a few pounds.
4. Take out extras: spare books, toys, a full bottle if water is available.
5. Ask about a Quran cubby: many madrasahs let children leave their Quran at the mosque and use a lighter copy at home.

When to get advice

If pain continues after the bag is lighter, or your child has back pain at other times, speak to your GP or a physiotherapist.

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