Pandora Bracelets for kids?!

[Ceejay123]

Would you consider purchasing a Pandora Bracelet for a child?

My sister is seven and she adores mine. I wanted to get her one, but she wouldn't be allowed to wear it (At least outside of the house). I was thinking of getting her one and buying 4-5 disney charms (princess dresses etc, she loves them). Then I can add to it over the years and it'll be worth a fair bit when she's old enough to appreciate it.

My friend said today that I'm daft if I get her one as she's too young. What do you think?

 

[Scout]

Personally, I wouldn't. I've already had some bad experiences of giving semi expensive jewelry to youngish kids. (they loose it) Plus, I'd never give a 7 year old a gift they couldn't enjoy/use/play with whenever they wanted. I don't think they'd understand or appreciate that it could be of value later on or whatever. I'd probably buy her a bracelet with charms that was for girls her age. But that's just my opinion.

 

[shambaby]

I agree, I wouldn't get a Pandora bracelet for a child - they are just too expensive to risk losing, and it might cause upset and disappointment if she wasn't allowed to wear it. I would look for a cheaper alternative, meant for a child. I don't know how small pandora go, but I would have thought a bracelet meant for an adult would be much too big for a 7 year old.

 

[tulip girl]

https://www.kitheath.com/kids/by-collection/pick-n-mix

This is a similar design to a pandora but for children. The bracelet is £15-20 then £10-15 per charm. Could be an alternative? X

 

[AP]

I bought each my girls a links of london bracelet and add to it. I dont and wont let them have it until they are older though but its such a nice thing to do for your sister. If shes not gonna wear it right away, why not

 

[jd83]

I wouldn't spend that kind of money on jewelry for a 7 yr old. She'll lose it, most likely. Or if you don't allow her to wear it/play with it, she'll not enjoy the gift. My mom used to buy us collector Barbies that we weren't allowed to play with, ever. They had to stay in the packaging, to retain their value. Which is stupid, because they are worth nothing, lol. Anyways, point being, I HATED those stupid Barbie gifts, because it was no fun not getting to enjoy them.

I would either pick a cheaper brand and cheaper charms, so it won't matter as much if she loses it, or not give it to her at this point. You could always buy it now, to work on adding pieces to it for her, and then gift it when she is older, and explain what each piece meant for her when you bought it for her. It'll be just as thoughtful at that point.

 

[Amarna]

I would look for a cheaper alternative to be honest. My DD was given a pandora bracelet by my MIL when she 4, yes 4 years old! She was so upset when I put it up and wouldn't let her wear it for fear it would get broken or lost. I let her wear it once on Easter with her fancy dress a couple years later (also from MIL) and it's been lost ever since.

If it has to be Pandora I like the idea of getting one and slowly adding to it and then giving it to her as a gift when she's older.

 

[Lauraxamy]

I'm buying my god daughter a pandora bracelet and her first charm for her Christening. She's only three months old but I want it to be something she can keep and add to for when she's older. I think it's lovely, and I think it'll mean lots to your sister when she's older and finally able to have it.

 

[Ceejay123]

Thanks If I do get her one, she'll be having 4-5 toys as well x

 

[Camlet]

Hmm it's a tough one, for my own daughters I would as I like the idea of adding to it as they get older & giving it to them when they are older but I guess it would be different for another child.. Maybe you could ask your/her mum first & see what she thinks? It's hard to say really as we don't really know her personality so couldn't really judge as to wether she would get upset at the thought of not being able to wear it yet etc. If not maybe you could get it & save it for say her 16th/18th birthday? It would be a really touching gift at that point with lots of special charms for different milestones (assuming you add extra charms to it of course) xx

 

[Jaysmummy]

My DD had one for her birthday (10)

She's not allowed to wear it for school although she has a few friends that do. Tbh all children are different and if you think she'll look after it I don't see the problem.

I would recommend getting a safety chain for it though

 

[daneuse27]

You sound like such a sweet and thoughtful aunt. I would probably hold off on the Pandora bracelet and save it for a year when she's more likely to be able to get use out of it. Have you discussed with her mom about getting it for her? I would just make sure that the parents are ok with it, and if so plan to get it for maybe her 12th or 13th birthday.

 

[bumpy_j]

I agree with the others, and would personally get a charm bracelet that doesn't have removable charms. Charms are way too tempting to remove and fiddle with.

Etsy do some nice Disney ones! https://www.etsy.com/uk/search/jewe...ew_type=gallery&ship_to=GB&ref=esearch_group1