There are so many ways you can use wristbands to help educate children and keep them safe.

In fact, investing in a small, affordable item like a wristband will reward you many times over with its versatility!

In this article, we’re going to list some of the most popular uses for wristbands that work well with young children. And feel free to think up your own imaginative ways to use wristbands to help your child in their everyday life.

Wristbands as rewards

Colourful wristbands are a fun and affordable way to reward children. You can reward good behaviour, doing well at school or helping out around the home.

They’re a great alternative to a reward chart. You can give your child a different coloured wristband every time they hit a goal, incentivising them to collect a whole rainbow of colours!

Plain wristbands in an assortment of colours are ideal for this purpose.

Children’s safety wristbands

No doubt safety is one of your top priorities as a parent. Children’s identity wristbands are an effective way to keep your child safe when you’re out and about.

You can order personalised children’s wristbands with your phone number inscribed on them so that if your child gets separated from you, you can be contacted easily.

The peace of mind they offer is worth more than their weight in gold!

Wristbands for school

There are numerous ways wristbands can be used as part of children’s everyday life at school.

Children can wear wristbands in their school house or team colours, giving them a sense of belonging and encouraging them to join in. And they’re great for events such as sports days when easy identification of team members is a must.

Wristbands can also be customised with your child’s school motto, motivational phrases or as rewards, just as you would use them at home.

And children’s identity wristbands are invaluable when it comes to keeping them safe on school trips.

Medical ID wristbands

If your child has a medical condition such as allergy, diabetes or asthma, then medical alert wristbands could prove to be a lifesaver.

You can buy pre-made medical bracelets, indicating a range of conditions. Or you can customise a plain bracelet and have it customised with your child’s medical details and your contact number.

It means that if they have a medical emergency and are unable to speak for themselves, the information will help caregivers offer them the right treatment.

Wristbands as prompts

A fun way to use wristbands is as prompts to help children learn.

Why not customise plain wristbands with their times tables, spellings or any other information they are trying to memorise?

It makes learning fun and interactive, with the wristband acting as a prompt to help them remember key facts.

Party wristbands

Have some good old-fashioned fun at your child’s next party and make up party bags for guests. You can include small, inexpensive items like wristbands that children will love. Multicolour wristbands make great gifts that children will treasure long after the party.

You can have fun customising plain coloured wristbands with guests’ names, making them feel extra special.

Wristbands can also be used in various colours to represent different teams, making them ideal for all those party games that kids enjoy playing.

Wristbands for play

Let your child explore with a selection of wristbands in colours that they love. Customised wristbands are perfect for friendship bracelets, and plain wristbands can be used for team games or imaginary play with toys.

You can even wear matching parent and child wristbands to show your special relationship.

And because there’s no limit to your child’s imagination, they will be able to find plenty of uses for wristbands themselves!

Wristbands to promote independence

As your child gets older, you will want to start giving them a taste of independence.

You can give them a customised wristband with your phone number included, much the same as children’s safety wristbands, for them to wear if they are ever out without you.

You can set them small, controlled tasks to help them build independence and resilience – for example, walking to a nearby friend’s house by themselves. Wearing their bracelet as they complete the task will give both them and you a sense of security.

Shop wristbands Australia

There are stacks of ways you can use wristbands with young children. From helping them learn through to keeping them safe, wristbands are a simple and effective way to enhance your child’s everyday life.

Handband manufactures and supplies a range of fabric, silicone and Tyvek wristbands, perfect for little wrists. Choose from plain or multicolour designs or have a wristband customised specially for your child.

Know that we ship quickly all over Australia and specialise in rush orders, so there’s no need to wait around to get started on your child’s wristband collection!