Crazy Bands is the brand name for 100% silicone bracelets that have been die molded into a variety of kid friendly shapes. These rubbery accessories have become a token trading choice of the grade school aged set.
Other Products Similar to Crazy Bands
Like many products, there are many different companies who currently manufacturer similar rubber type shaped bracelets for kids. Other similar products have brand names such as Silly Bandz and Zany Bandz. Additionally, there are a number of generic type rubber based band products available.
Silicone Bands for Kids Shapes
Whether it is a Silly, Zany, or Crazy band, these bracelets can all be found in a number of cool shapes. Some shape themes are very popular, and tend to sell out quickly. Additionally, new shapes are introduced periodically. Specific themes may vary by manufacturer.
Examples of bands shapes include:
- Dinosaurs
- Pets
- Critters
- Football
- Bunnies
- Alphabet letters
- Baseball
- Zoo animals
- Sea life
- Spring season
- Western
- Rock and roll instruments
- Princess
- Wildlife
- Military vehicles
- Fantasy animals (such as unicorns and dragons)
- Rain forest animals
Bands also come in a variety of different colors and styles. These include glow in the dark, glitter, tie dye, and neon
Cost of Popular Children’s Toys
Most of these silicone based brand products are affordable in comparison to other highly popular children’s toys. Although an animal shaped bracelet may not in any way be on the same level as a hand held video game or radio controlled helicopter, Crazy Bands and other similar products are a great idea for the budget conscious parent.
Prices may vary depending on geographic region and specific retailer. In general, parents can expect to pay approximately $5.00 for a package of twenty-four bands. Packages come in themed groups with a variety of colors.
What Kids Do With Crazy Bands, Silly Bandz, and Zany Bandz
The first though when most parents see these themed shaped bands is that their child must only want to wear them. While some kids wear one at a time, many children enjoy stacking several bands on each wrist at one time. Parents should always monitor their child’s band use to ensure that they are not too tight or layered on too heavily. Tight rubber bands around a child’s wrist could potentially restrict blood flow and cause a safety concern.
Although kids certainly wear the bands, they also use them as school yard collateral and trade them with each other. Recently schools in several different states have banned children from wearing bands in public schools citing safety and distraction concerns.
Crazy Bands, Silly Bandz, Zany Bandz, and other similar silicone bracelets are a popular fad among elementary school aged kids. These flexible shaped bracelets may be low cost and fun for kids to trade, but have quickly become the subject of concern in many schools.
Source:
Fox News. Dr. Manny: Silly Bandz Bracelet Trend May Be Dangerous for Kids (accessed June 2, 2010).
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