Many children, following the example of adults, show an interest in jewelry from childhood. The first watch, ring or earrings are real treasures that they cherish, cherish and always associate in memory with the donor and the event when they were received. Nowadays, the range of children's jewelry is almost as good as what jewelry brands offer for adults. However, choosing accessories for a child is much more difficult, because you need to think not only about external performance, but also about safety. Our advice will help you!
Quality and safety
Some adults choose inexpensive jewelry out of concern that a child might lose or break jewelry. However, in this case, first of all, one should think about the safety of the materials from which the products are made. Let the accessories be a little more expensive, but you will definitely be sure of their quality and that they will not harm.
After buying children's jewelry, during the first days, you must definitely look at the reaction of the child's body to this or that accessory. Disinfect the product with alcohol or antiseptic, especially for earrings. If an allergic reaction occurs in the form of itching, redness or discoloration of the skin, then the accessory must be removed and consult a doctor.
Materials
Many brands make bracelets, beads and rings for children - accessories that don't require constant wear - made of silicone, plastic, leather or wood, they are durable, inexpensive and come in a variety of shades.
The same jewelry that is supposed to be worn constantly, and not from time to time, it is better to choose from metals - gold, silver, titanium, surgical stainless steel. An alternative to gold jewelry is its gilded counterpart, which is often made from sterling silver. They look no worse than gold, but they are more affordable and, most importantly, are safe for a child.
Budget options like nickel, brass, or copper can irritate your skin and cause allergic reactions.
Precious stones in children's jewelry
Children's accessories are often decorated with precious and semi-precious stones. But if you are afraid that the child may lose the jewelry, choose their artificial counterparts! They are more affordable, but they look no worse.
dimensions
Children's jewelry differs from adults not only in design, but also in size. When choosing jewelry, you should definitely focus on the age of the child, his appearance and complexion. Because the incorrectly sized accessories on children look quite ridiculous, and besides, they can cause discomfort. Many jewelry brands offer jewelry that literally “grows” with the child, but simply has an adjustable size. These can be chains and bracelets with additional links, open rings or transformer earrings.
Earrings for girls
Finding earrings can be difficult even for adults, and children's accessories require special attention. First of all, they should be lightweight. Heavy earrings are uncomfortable and can deform your earlobes. The second important point is that children's earrings should not have sharp parts that can damage the skin. The simpler the design of the earrings, the better, since long earrings and products of an unusual shape often get in the way of girls, cling to their hair and clothes.
The ideal option is studs that have a smooth screw cap. It is only a reliable lock, but also covers the sharp end of the stud. English and French fasteners are good in that they do not have removable parts, while they are more voluminous and mobile, which is not always convenient, for example, if a child does not take off his earrings before going to bed. Hoop earrings are no less popular among girls, but the smaller their size and diameter, the better.
Style and relevance
The most popular decorations for children are those inspired by their favorite characters and characters from books, cartoons and fairy tales. This can be Disney princess pendants, a bracelet with charms in the shape of the famous Hello Kitty cat, a Mickey Mouse watch and many others.
Children's accessories can also be made in the form of animals, plants and popular children's symbols - hearts, flowers, snowflakes or berries. These accessories are ideal for preschool and school children. The favorite jewelry of many girls is earrings, because they help to feel more mature. But boys prefer watches, as the choice of accessories for young gentlemen is rather limited. Fashion-conscious schoolchildren and adolescents can already choose their own jewelry.
If you want to make a gift, be sure to focus on the child's taste, hobbies and preferences. Versatile options that will suit many are personalized pendants, bracelets and rings with names or initials. No less popular are fashionable bracelets with charms, unusual children's jackets, phalanx rings, ear cuffs and stylish watches with various functions.
Our task, as adults, is not only to carefully approach the choice of jewelry, but also to explain to the child their relevance, compliance with the style, place and occasion. For example, for a school, especially if the educational process involves a certain dress code, it is better to choose conservative and minimalistic decorations. But in your free time, you can give free rein to imagination!
