Little fashionista, starting from the youngest age, seeks to imitate her mother. She likes her mother's clothes, adult high heels, cosmetics and, of course, jewelry. Modern designers offer a diverse selection of chains, rings and bracelets for little princesses. This jewelry, and jewelry, and homemade accessories.
In addition, today the bracelet performs not only a purely aesthetic, but also a practical function. About all its varieties tell our article.
Types and models
All children's bracelets can be divided into several different groups, based on their design, size, material, function and other characteristics.
Jewelry for girls
Of course, girls are the main lovers of bracelets. For them, designers offer jewelry with fruits, flowers, animals, hearts, butterflies, cartoon characters. Most often it is jewelry. Beads, beads, threads, ribbons, rhinestones, laces are used as materials for the manufacture of bracelets.
Accessories for teenage girls look more “adult”, stylish and elegant. It may already be jewelry, for example, from noble silver. Very popular with the younger generation and bracelets with charms that you can collect with your own hands. Jewelry is usually worn on the arm, but there are some models for wearing on the forearm or ankle.
Slave bracelets are very popular today not only among adults, but also among young girls. These are jewelry that is worn on both the finger and the wrist at the same time and is interconnected by one or several chains decorated with stones or rhinestones. This bracelet looks very stylish.
Accessories for boys
Surprisingly, boys can also wear bracelets. True, in them they put a slightly different meaning. This is not a decoration, but a way to stand out or express yourself as a fan of a certain musical group or trend in sports, cinema, and art. As a decor for such models, skulls, spikes, certain symbols, letters can be used.
ID Bracelets
The next kind of bracelets - identification products. They can be used in different areas. For example, an ankle or wrist bracelet accelerates the process of identifying a patient or doctor at a clinic, hospital, or other medical facility.
Blue and pink soft PVC bracelets are used in maternity hospitals to identify newborns. They are supplied with safe snaps, and they can only be removed by cutting. A wide part of the model contains a card with information about the baby. Such an accessory minimizes the possibility of data falsification or loss.
Identification bracelets are also sold in sets, for example, “mother and child”. They are usually used in hospitals, maternity hospitals, sanatoriums, swimming pools and other institutions where a child is provided with his parents. Models from one set are issued in one color and have one identification number, as well as a special window for recording the necessary information.It can be bracelets with names, metrics, information about the diagnosis, with contacts of the attending physician and other necessary information.
Older children can not do without a security bracelet with the phone number of parents and the address of their residence. Small children tend to run away, hide from their parents, and sometimes get lost while walking, shopping, or in other situations. For them, this is nothing more than a game. But in order to remain confident in the safety of your own child, you need to take care of this and purchase a special device.
The netted bracelet with parent data is an identification children's bracelet made of soft, bright silicone. Even if the child knows his name, surname, address perfectly well and can call the parents' phone number, such a bracelet will never be superfluous.
In addition to these data, you can put information on the bracelet on the child’s illness, blood group, Rh factor, information on the presence of allergies. In a difficult situation, such a “smart” gadget can save a person’s life.
Purpose
Functional bracelets have a very different purpose.
Fitness bracelet
These devices have been specifically designed to help children stay healthy and in excellent physical condition. Excess weight is a problem that not only adults, but also children are facing today. A sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, low physical exertion lead to the formation of excess weight, even in young children.
Fitness devices are equipped with a heart rate monitor, a pedometer, sleep monitoring and other useful features. Their use allows the child and his parents to monitor their motor activity during the day, to correct something in physical activity and the power system.
Bracelets are available in blue, pink, white, black, purple, orange and other colors. Devices are equipped with different functionality. As a rule, have a waterproof coating.
GPS bracelet
The device allows you to control the location of the child. The information comes on the mobile phone of the parents or PC. Different models are equipped with different functionality. For example, if the child goes too far, the beep informs the parents. The SOS button will allow the child to alert the parents if necessary. The range of the alarm can be configured by parents on their own.
Among the most necessary and useful functions of such a device are:
- warning about the separation of the child;
- immersion warning;
- SOS button;
- the possibility of placing on the bracelet contact information (phone number, address, parent coordinates).
Nausea Bracelet
These devices are designed for those children who are swayed in public or private transport. They affect certain points and can significantly reduce discomfort, nausea and weakness. Eliminate the occurrence of side effects. In order for the bracelet to function effectively, it must be worn immediately before the trip.
Thermometer bracelet
One of the "smart" gadgets that will monitor the health of the child. When the body temperature rises, the bracelet beeps to the parents' smartphone or to another device. Its big advantage is the possibility of constant control over body temperature. No need to spend time sitting with a mercury thermometer and holding it under the arm of a sick child. This method is much more efficient and faster.
Bracelet pen
Soft, bright plastic bracelets-pens simultaneously perform both aesthetic and practical function. If necessary, the ring can be quickly deployed and turned into a pen.
Insect and Tick Bracelet
Innovative device that will protect the child from insect bites. The principle of action is based on the use of various essential oils, the smell of which repels blood-sucking insects.Such accessories are quite durable, effective, absolutely safe for the child. Available in a wide range of colors.
Designer bracelet
One of the most popular models today. The ability to create with their own hands an unusual, original, unlike any other accessory always attracts children of any age. As the basis most often used strong laces or chains, which are strung with beads, bright buttons, metal pendants charm.
Rattle Bracelets
The perfect gift for the little ones. Such a funny thing easily attached to the wrist of a child and attracts his attention, developing hearing, grasping movements, fine motor skills, tactile sensations. The toy can be mounted on a cot, stroller or highchair. Usually such rattles are performed in bright, colorful combinations in the form of funny little animals or toys.
Reflective bracelets
Such a bright, catchy accessory makes life easier for drivers, pedestrians, parents, and children themselves. A child with such a bracelet cannot be lost or not seen in the dark. This is especially true when crossing the road in the evening or in winter.
Among other functional adornments, one can mention mirror models of bracelets, for example.
Design and decor
If a bracelet is used as a functional object, then its design is, as a rule, rather modest and laconic. The main thing in these models is convenience and high efficiency.
It is quite another thing if bracelets are used as jewelry. The design of such accessories can be very different. This is a classic metal or plastic ring around the wrist. This is beaded wicker and homemade jewelry. This straps of leather, satin, lace or other material, decorated with embroidery or appliqué.
The last few years are very popular jewelry, made in the technique of kanzashi. They are accessories with flower arrangements made by special technology from multi-colored satin ribbons. To create flowers, satin petals are folded in a special way and collected in one bud. This flower turns out very relief and voluminous.
A kanzashi bracelet is made of different materials and decorated with one or more of these colors. The jewelry can be monophonic or multi-colored, complemented with beads, rhinestones or other decorative elements.
Bracelets with charms can be a favorite decoration even for the youngest woman of fashion, so a huge number of variations on this subject can be found in stores today. Charms are made of metal, plastic, gold, silver and other materials. They can be in the form of figures, hearts, balls, smiles, flowers, architectural works, letters and other elements. Collecting them on a string and creating a unique decoration with your own hands is a very exciting thing!
Shambhala has mystical properties. This is not just a decoration of multi-colored stones or beads, it has a certain meaning. This amulet or talisman is selected according to the sign of the zodiac, blood type and other characteristics.
Material
Bracelet - one of the oldest jewelry, perfectly preserved to this day. In the entire history of its existence, a variety of materials were used to create it, almost everything that was at hand.
Silicone bracelets, as a rule, perform a functional task. Most often have a round shape. They are very soft, light, strong enough, do not cut into the skin and are not afraid of water.
The plastic bracelet can be used both as an ornament and as an integral part of another accessory, for example, a watch. Plastic is a lightweight, safe material that looks great in the brightest colors and goes well with various decorative elements. One of the most popular materials for making children's jewelry.
Polymer clay accessories.These decorations are created with their own hands. It does not require any special skills or expensive materials, and the decorations are incredibly beautiful, bright and original.
Technique handmade gives a huge space for the realization of the most unexpected and daring design ideas. With your own hands, you can easily make a beautiful bracelet from beads, leather thread, multi-colored rubber bands, plaits, beautiful pieces of fabric, paper, stones, shells, shiny buttons, small figures and other materials.
Jewelry made of precious metals. Silver or gold bracelets for children usually have the most elegant and uncomplicated design: thin rings, openwork stripes, hoops with colored enamel or small stones.
How to choose?
The choice of baby decoration depends on several points:
- Comfort. Whatever the bracelet is made of, and whatever form it has, the child should be comfortable and comfortable in it.
- The material from which the product is made must be absolutely safe: metal or plastic should not leave colored stains on the skin, stones or decorative elements should not scratch the skin.
- The accessory should not be too expensive or have too complicated design. Pendants hanging on thin chains can get lost pretty quickly, just like the bracelet itself.
- For a small child, it is best to buy silicone or plastic bracelets that have a soft, delicate base. Frame decoration is better reserved for girls 10-12 years or older.
- If a piece of jewelry is purchased for a child, then special attention should be paid to the safety of the lock so that the bracelet does not unfasten during a game or active movements of the child.
Beautiful images
Composite bracelets - a great gift for any girl! They can be collected to your liking, add pendants or change them. These bracelets can be worn every day, they look great with any clothes.
A multi-row bracelet made from pearls is unlikely to suit a little girl for constant wear. But for a photo shoot - this is what you need! Multi-layered pearl beads and a bracelet were perfect for a charming pink dress in romantic ruffles. A beautiful bandage with a luxurious flower harmoniously completes the created image.