Baby chains

When choosing children's chains, you need to consider the following features:

• It is necessary to purchase a product for children at such an age that the child is already aware of the meaning of wearing jewelry and there is no risk of using it.

• Weaving should be as simple and safe as possible so that it does not cling to the hair and does not damage the baby's skin.

• The clasp should also provide convenience and safety, be protected from unbending.

• Materials must be harmless and not cause allergies.

Psychologists and educators recommend purchasing a similar product for a child from the age of 5. It is from such years that children can already realize the aesthetic meaning of jewelry and be aware of wearing them. In addition to the decorative meaning, there can also be a certain functionality in the chains: many precious metals and other materials have long-proven healing and strengthening properties.

Most often, for children, they use models of chains with a pectoral cross, which is put on the baby at baptism. If parents do not want to use a regular lace, then you can choose a more complex metal product. It is best to choose silver as a traditional metal for such occasions. It is possible to purchase both a chain and a cross at once, which will be illuminated.

A simple metal chain with shell links might be the best choice for a boy. This is true for active children's games, the product has a lower risk of tearing or bending.

For girls, a silver chain woven with an anchor or shell, with a decorative pendant or amulet made of colored stones or metal, can be well suited.

If you decide to use precious metal products for your child, then gold should be purchased at least 585 fineness, and silver at least 875. These alloys are specially designed for jewelry, they are able to maintain their original appearance for many years even with regular wear. Silver has a number of useful properties, for a child it is especially important to strengthen immunity, protect against infections and bacteria. In addition, silver chains improve digestion and prevent indigestion, which may be relevant for a child's body.

It is very successful to choose a chain made of jewelry stainless steel for your child. The cost will be less than for goods made of precious alloys, and the appearance of such jewelry can be very beautiful, with an intense bright sheen. Parents will be less worried about the fact that the child will break or lose an expensive thing.

Other metals for children's jewelry include palladium, zirconium, and platinum. The latter material is the most expensive, but has maximum strength and durability. If you want to save money, it is better to buy palladium chains, which are close in physical properties to platinum. And zirconium has a whole range of useful functions for the body.

For a child, chains around the neck made of plexuses of genuine leather or rubber will turn out to be very practical.They are very light, almost imperceptible on the body, will not cut into the skin. High-quality natural materials do not cause allergies. Such products can also be used for outdoor activities, games on the water, as they are not affected by moisture.

A very original and cheap option are chains with natural wood links. You can pick up cute models, polished and painted, from healing wood, which, in addition to beauty, will also have beneficial properties for the child's body.

For the smallest, you can purchase products with plastic links. They are completely harmless and have no sharp edges or corners. And the colored elements are able to please the baby.

From the methods of weaving links, it is optimal to choose anchor or armored, as the most durable and simple, which will not cut into the skin. They should not have hollow or too massive elements. It is better for the baby to select the simplest models without complex bends and links.

When buying, it is important to choose a lock mechanism so that, firstly, it can be easily fastened and unfastened, and secondly, when open, it does not cling to the neck with possible injuries. The best choice is carabiner or spring locks.

But too short chains that tighten the neck, of course, cannot be bought. In this case, the rapid growth of the child should be taken into account.

The standard size of jewelry for the neck is always a multiple of 5. So for children, models of 30, 35, 40 cm are selected.

Synthetic materials, especially various polymers or rubber, can cause skin irritations or allergies. Therefore, such products for the child should be taken more carefully. A natural tree is practically harmless.

Elegant products with a pendant or simple ones made of silver or gold can be successfully put on a child on special occasions, on a festive costume. They can also be combined with everyday school clothes: a dress, a collarless shirt or a vest with trousers. For sports or yard clothes, it is better not to use expensive children's jewelry, especially since this will ensure a safer pastime for your child.

Gold, silver and stainless steel jewelry are almost universal in color and can be worn with outfits of any color.

But colored jewelry made of leather, wood, plastic should be selected in harmony with the costume.

• For girls, a light elastic chain with colored metal pendants is very suitable. This is a very bright and at the same time safe decoration around the neck.

• A silver decorative item that both boys and girls can wear will turn out to be elegant. A simple weave and a secure lock make it very practical.

• Various colors and pendants of various shapes made of plastic for boys and girls of any age.