| It's my birthday, late 1960’s. A package arrives from
California from my Aunt and Uncle and inside was my first watch. Forty years later that memory is still crystal clear. I just wish I still had that watch! It might be a collector’s item today. Children’s watches are an important part of growing up and the memory of getting that first watch can literally last a lifetime. My kids today are growing up fast but the thrill of getting their first watch (and many more as the years go by) is still an important tradition in our home.
Children’s watches have changed quite a bit since that birthday so long ago. Kids today can not only choose from every color in the rainbow but also from watches based on their favorite TV shows and movies. There is no shortage of children themed watches today which makes choosing the right one the only challenge there is. Looking to buy a watch as gift for the little one or ones in your life? Here are some hints. Take a look around their room. In my house, before you even walk into my eight year old's room, you can tell she likes purple and Hannah Montana in no particular order. With walls covered in both she makes it clear what she likes whether we are buying her a watch or bike! So whether you are the mom, the grandparent or just a friend, let the room help you decide when choosing the perfect gift.
When it comes to choosing children’s watches, the room trick might not work quite as well but you’ll still find hints everywhere. Many boys want a watch like Dad. Maybe not as quite as big of course, but a watch that matches their father’s can be a big hit with boys. You’ll also find clues on those toys left behind on the floor too. Action heroes to movie heroes, you can find a watch to match the little guy in your life.
From when children’s watches first took off in the 1950’s to today, the thrill of that first watch still remains. And while those watches of yesteryear that featured cowboys like Roy Rogers and super heroes like Superman might not capture the kid’s imagination of today, a watch can still be as exciting as ever. Today’s models are ready to bring a smile to your child’s face. And who knows; it might just make a lasting memory along the way. So take a look around, find the perfect watch for the children in your life! The smiles on their faces will say thanks many times over. |
