Choosing the Perfect Gift for Children

Why Children's jewelry boxes are perfect a solution

In the quest to find the perfect gift to your child, it's only natural that you want to give one that will be hit and also cherished. Children's jewelry boxes are perfect a solution as they not only are useful, but they are fun, can be musical, and every girl remembers her first jewelry box. Plus future gifts can stem from this gift ie. Jewelry, pins, or trinkets to put in the box so next year's gift ideas are overflowing already! Remember most children's jewelry boxes are in some way interactive. They have lights, music, a twirling princess, horse, ballerina, or possibly even a butterfly. The box should be fun, colorful, and styled to the child's taste to ensure that it's a hit. Believe me, it's not as hard as it sounds!

 

What to look for in Pricing & Quality

Now, finding that box may prove a bit tricky, but there are several tips to keep in mind. You always want to look for boxes that will last at least a year or so. I know, that seems short, but the truth of the matter is if a girl is going to play the jewelry box then it will experience wear. So be sure to keep the price down to what you'd expect a pair of decent shoes or pair jeans ($25-$40) to be at her age. This is not to say that the boxes will not last, but just like any toy played with, they do eventually break. Now, my daughter is 9 and every jewelry box she has had was under $40 and really lasted through drops, overuse, and constant music winding. So they can last. Sadly my daughter got marker and finger nail polish on the boxes over the years and I finally against her wishes, I purchased a new one for her birthday this year. We still have the others, but she loves her new box that has more room and this time is more hip, just like her. Most boxes in the higher range of $35 to $50 are usually slightly larger or better made hence the higher cost. The better made ones not always are wooden, but may have better musical components, more details, or just more features.

 

How to choose & where to look

Age plays a big role in the box you chose along with whether or not it's for her to interact with or just be on the dresser to house her better jewelry. The younger the child, the better it is to purchase a simpler, lighter jewelry box made of plastic or better yet, a bow made with thinner wood and designer illustrated paper over top so that it's easy to handle and still durable. The older she is, allows you to think about what features are needed, whether you want to go with a wooden one in oak or black for example or whether to go with a leather box. Knowing your child's interests just makes it a bit easier to find the perfect jewelry box as you must remember if they don't like it, they won't use it especially the older set of girls. This too though can limit or expand your choices. Remember, not all girls love ballerinas or ponies forever. So something with flowers or just a single color may just be the better fit. If she loves pink, ballerinas and princesses, the choices are numerous, but for horses, fairies, or flowers, the options are bit more limited though I found a nice assortment under children' jewelry boxes. Even the simplest of boxes in all white or pink, green or yellow can be personalized with stencils, stickers, or even glitter by you or the child or even as a project together. Make it fun whatever you do and it will be loved. Every girl remembers her first jewelry box, but remember every older girl holds onto her box longer so keep it in mind while your on the quest to find that perfect gift.

Your Quest Starts Now!

Take your time, look around online for the best selection as stores are limited if they carry any at all and living in Los Angeles, I can say I've only seen a couple stores that had just the simplest of jewelry boxes for children in December. You're sure to find the perfect one if you have a bit of an idea of what you want and just do some searching. Be sure to compare quality, cost, and the ability for use when making that final decision. Keep in mind that the choices online are year round while stores tend to stock around the holidays. Good luck in your quest…the internet is teeming with choices. Have fun!

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Children's Jewelry Boxes Beyond The Basics

Regardless of age, your first jewelry box will always be remembered. It need not be expensive or big, as long as it has certain requirements. Only you can decide what those requirements are. Take a look:
Should it be Musical Jewelry Box?
Remember you may want the magic to continue with a lift of the lid and the

music begins to play while the ballerina twirls in harmony. Enchanting and playful with a charming style and fanciful designs will delight your young princess or lovely young lady. Let her imagination run wild as she twirls with the ballerina to the melody within her box. You'll find these days that the ballerina may be #1 but, twirling cats, horses, fairies and more are becoming popular.

Jewelry Box Designs?
There are wonderful boxes to be found with scenes of fables, nursery rhymes and even horse jewelry boxes. Can you imagine...? Vibrant colors of flowers and butterflies with pink detailed drawer pulls or a whirly graceful horse within a musical jewelry box or even floral fantasies with the music of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with flowing ribbons, roses and ballet slippers in a delightful design? Go explore. The right box is at your fingertips!

Pricing?
There's a huge range in pricing these days but, a good price to start with when shopping is about $30. This will be the lower end of the price scale though you could certainly find those up to $75 or more.

What is your Goal?
Be reasonable. Know what you want. Do you want the child to play with it daily? Is it her first jewelry box? Should it be a box for years or just for her early childhood? Is she at the tween age(8-12) or younger? What does the child like? Do you want the box to be extravagant in price or extravagant in design? These are important questions to think about.

What's the Right Children's Jewelry Box?

• If she is to play with it and it is for her younger years, then look for a box that is paper covered board, safe to play with and will not break if dropped. Choose a jewelry box that the child can relate to, has a little plastic mirror and is musical.
• For a box with longevity through childhood, avoid the ballet slippers and cutesy designs. Keep it simple with a pretty pink lining and some music. If you keep it white, she can decorate it later herself with stencils or stamps!
• You may prefer a wooden

children's jewelry box. These are perfect if they are to kept out of little hands.

The are the dresser top jewelry boxes that are kept for many years and are to store jewelry more than to handle. These should not be given to children under the age of 5 to handle alone. Please use adult supervision. Wooden jewelry boxes are heavy and can be hard to handle for little hands. If they do fall or are dropped, they will most likely break and may hurt a child.

Lining & Color of a Child Jewelry Box?
Most children's boxes come with a faux suede or paper lining that often is pink. We all can relate to that. Lining of either will protect her jewelry and treasures equally. Pink is the color of choice inside and out but,there is blue, white, purple and even green out there.

Still Debating what Jewelry Box is right for your Child?
Ask questions before you buy. The jewelry boxes of the past most of us had a kids has been updated and improved to last a lifetime without costing a fortune. The paper covered wood boxes we had as children are now "new and improved" with wonderful songs, drawers from every side and music beyond the norm. You'll find nursery rhymes, ballet, horse themed songs and more. These boxes are durable and are made to last. I know first hand, my 3 yr. old daughter has had hers for 2 years and it's going strong! These are a great choice for quality and price. Still....wooden boxes come in wonderful styles, have a bit more refined feel to them and on a dresser, will last well beyond childhood.

Remember...Whether its rock stars and movie stars or princesses and fairy tales, you'll make it memorable with any jewelry box you choose.

You never forget your first, second or the absolutely stunning jewelry box of your childhood. and let JewelryBoxDirect.com help give you a start with those wonderful memories. Visit our selection of Children's Jewelry Boxes & Music Jewelry Boxes