Looking for beautiful jewellery gifts for children? We don’t blame you. Children’s jewellery is such a wonderful way to celebrate birthdays and milestones and allow our little ones to express their personalities, just as they’re developing them. No matter whether you’re a parent looking to treat your child or a gift-giver trying to find the perfect keepsake for a family friend, children’s jewellery is a wonderful choice. But as is always the case, it’s important to choose pieces that are safe and age appropriate.
Here are some tips and recommendations for choosing children’s jewellery based on different ages!
Newborns & Babies
When it comes to newborns and babies, safety is key. At this age, they’re constantly moving around, so you’ll want jewellery that won’t cause discomfort or harm. This is why we recommend soft, stretchable fabric bracelets like our Personalised Silver Stretch Bracelet. These are gentle on delicate skin and will grow with your baby, so you don’t need to worry about them outgrowing their first piece too quickly! What’s more, the charm at the centre can be engraved with your baby’s name, date of birth or a short, special message.
Toddlers & Young Children
Toddlers are curious and full of energy, so their jewellery should still be safe, lightweight, and durable. Soft fabrics are still a winner here like our Personalised Fabric Bracelet, which as always can be customised to make it extra special. At this age, kids start to love dressing up, and jewellery becomes a fun way for them to express their personalities so consider engraving the colourful bands with words or images that resonate with them.
Ages 8 and Up
Once your child is a bit older, around 8 years and up, they might be ready for more grown-up jewellery. This is the perfect age to introduce sterling silver designs, like charm bracelets or even dainty earrings. Our Sterling Silver Unicorn Earrings are a personal favourite of ours, filled with magic and fun. Charm bracelets are also a great way for kids to collect pieces that mean something to them as they grow. Each charm, whether it be a photograph charm, a delicate bunny charm or a fingerprint charm, can tell a story of their life so far.
Teaching Responsibility with Children’s Jewellery
As fun as jewellery is, it’s also a great way to teach children responsibility! We recommend that when they’re young, supervise them whenever they’re wearing children’s jewellery, especially up until the age of 8. Always supervise to avoid choking hazards and to ensure pieces stay in place.
Once they’re a bit older, you can start teaching them how to care for their jewellery such as putting it away safely, cleaning it, and making sure it doesn’t get lost. Not only does this help teach them to take pride in their special pieces, but it also instils a sense of responsibility.
Convinced of the magic of children’s jewellery? Explore the full collection at Inscripture today!
