Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornments. During earlier times, the first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials such as animal teeth, bone, wood and shell. It has been made for nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings. Jewellery is mostly used for decoration purpose. Children Jewellery is liked by most of the children because children are attracted towards different colors and shapes of jewellery. Especially young girls like to wear fashion jewellery.

Besides decoration purposes there are also some health hazards associated with the use of kid’s jewellery. Lead is often used in kid’s jewellery because it is a cheaper metal and can be easily molded. Children have the habit of chewing and swallowing. Lead is a soft, poisonous metal when it is absorbed into the body. Lead poisoning
from jewellery is dangerous and sometimes fatal

Besides lead there is also a possibility of having paint or top coating in kid’s jewellery which can be chewed or worn off. This can also cause damage to your child’s body or his/her nervous system. In addition to poisonous effect, children might have allergic reaction to metals in jewellery. This makes kid’s jewellery no longer safer. In different countries it is illegal to sell kid’s jewellery exceeding a definite amount of lead.

From a health perspective, children should not wear jewellery. But one can buy safe jewellery by keeping the following recommendations in mind.

1. Don’t buy metal jewellery.
2. If you want to buy metal jewellery, choose sterling silver or high karat gold.
3. Natural and chewable jewellery is also introduced which is safe for the children.