3 Must Have Ergonomic Solutions for Students

With backpacks getting heavier and more kids spending time indoors on homework, it's no surprise that lack of physical health is on the rise. Today's kids spend more can spend more than nine hours per day in a classroom, and in an environment without ergonomic furniture, that can be a hugely uncomfortable problem. If you want to make a difference in your student's health and quality of life, check out a few of these student-friendly ergonomic products! Don't worry, they're budget friendly too.

Ergonomic Chairs

Ergonomic chairs are the birthplace of comfort in the workplace and in the classroom. Keeping affordable ergonomic chairs for students around is one of the most effective ways to reduce premature health issues. Standard wooden or plastic chairs with no ergonomic features can promote premature back problems, joint pain, neck and muscle aches, poor circulation, and even constriction of digestive organs - basically, all the same problems conventional chairs cause in adults. 

We Recommend: Chairs like the SW-ARM-BLK-BKF Switch Nesting Chair by Eurotech for students. They come in packs of two for convenience and feature a comfortable, ergonomic design with a flexible back for student support at an affordable price. They're mobile, offered with or without arms, available in more than one color, and are remarkable seating solutions in homes and classrooms alike. They even offer folding and nesting capabilities for easy storage in the summer!

Student Desks

Next on our list, desks. Choosing the right desks for students is the second most important step to overcoming premature health issues in the classroom and at home. Conventional classroom desks typically involved some sort of chair-desk setup in which the chair and desk were somehow attached. Unfortunately, most of these models are outdated, possessing little to no ergonomic features. The right desk can do wonders for a student, improving everything from joint problems, to back pain, to circulation, and even aching feet.

We Recommend: AlphaBetter Desks by Safco for the classroom. Desks like the 1204GR AlphaBetter Desk by Safco do wonders to promote student health in the classroom. There are tons of models available starting prices typical of most office chairs! The desks boast two convenient shelves for storage as well as height adjustably, allowing students the healthy option to stand. However, it's key feature is the footrest bar. This nifty piece of equipment lets users sway their legs back and forth on the bar, correcting posture, expending energy for rowdy students, and giving the legs a workout. 

For home use, Safco desks, and any Eastwinds desk by Mayline are good options. Desks like the 925 Eastwinds Santos PC Desk by Mayline and 1927 MUV Height Adjustable Workstation by Safco both offer compact places for homework and computer use. They fit easily into bedrooms and house efficiently designed storage and tech features, like a built-in shelves and CPU holders all for affordable prices.

Group Tables


Our next student furniture solution may not come from a place you'd expect, but it definitely saves money. Instead of choosing individual student desks, some teachers prefer group tables where students can regularly interact and work with other kids. For this, we suggest event or meeting tables. Even if they're not always ergonomic, some offer height adjustability for convenience. Bistro and cafe tables sell for just about the same prices as individual student desks, but they can seat more as well. Even if they aren't as flexible as conventional office desks, they are certainly flexible with regards to price and convenience.

We Recommend: OFM Endure Tables. These tables are already hugely popular with conference rooms, cafes, and cafeterias in both schools and offices, but there's nothing stopping them from being adaptable for the classroom. Tables like the AT32RD-DVN 32" Round Endure Table by OFM are available in numerous sizes and colors, but their key feature is adjustable height. Better for older students, these tables feature industrial, crank-style height adjustment for students of all body types. With their affordable prices, they're great flexible option for flexible teachers!