Some schools in the UAE have started advising parents not to send their children to school with trolley bags, citing concerns over health, safety, and practicality.
Schools are urging parents to reconsider their bag choices, stating that trolley bags are excessively noisy, pose a tripping hazard on stairs, and can cause physical strain on students who drag them.
"While trolley bags may reduce direct pressure on the back, they are not necessarily safe. Tripping hazards are a major concern. Manoeuvring trolley bags in such settings can also lead to wrist and shoulder strain. In many cases, children end up carrying trolley bags up steps or over curbs, defeating the purpose and increasing injury risk," explained Dr. Amr El Zawahry, a consultant paediatrician at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, to Khaleej Times.
Last August, Abu Dhabi authorities mandated that student backpacks should not exceed 20 per cent of their body weight. This directive has since prompted numerous emirates to implement lighter bag policies to minimise student physical strain.
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