Did you know that in the Chinese tradition it’s customary for grandparents to give a baby the gift of baby jewelry, in particular a bracelet or an anklet made of gold? It has been like that for thousands of years and it’s almost impossible to skip this custom. However a lot of people are also wondering if that is really a safe gift for a new born.

The main risk from this type of jewelry is the risk of baby chocking on it accidentally so make sure to avoid neckless at all costs. They are not safe until the baby is big enough to fully understand the risk and able to avoid this scenario. However a great idea for baby jewelry is to go with the bracelet or an anklet. Both of these are much safer but you will still need to keep an eye on a few things. For one you need to make sure it’s loose enough so it does not interfere with the baby’s circulation however that it’s also not too lose so that the baby can accidently hook something else between the neckless and the skin.

Next thing to keep an eye on when buying baby jewelry is the material. While gold jewelry is more beautiful and holds a lot more value in the begging silicone bracelet might be a safe choice (especially avoid white gold as well as silver). That way the baby won’t hurt him or herself even if he or she tries to suck on it or bite it. Plus lots of baby’s have really sensitive skin so can have some kind of reaction for unknown materials. The main thing to keep in mind when shopping for baby jewelry is that it has to be safe before anything else that is the most important aspect!