Kids go through trends; slap bracelets, Tamagotchis, Pogs, and colorful gel pens that were used to write obnoxious things all over each other. Man, was my mom not pleased when I came home with twenty pink hearts all over my hands that were near impossible to scrub off. Kids love little tradeable things that can be easily shared with others. The newest of these fads are Silly Bandz. They are rubber bands that have permanent shapes of all sorts, from hearts to dinosaurs to animals. They can be stretched out and worn as bracelets and will return to their original shape easily. They are also spelled with a 'z,' so that makes them super cool!
Silly Bandz started out as a very small idea, only sold online and then eventually in Alabama. Since then, it's grown across the country and into major retail stores, and it's just getting bigger! Packs can range from 24 to 48 pieces which gives your kid a lot to trade with. There are a lot of packs to choose from, so if you want to get the coolest ones, this guide can definitely help.
Great Picks For Girls
* Pets: The pets pack comes with a dog, cat, rabbit, duck, turtle and pig.
* Fantasy Shapes: The fantasy shapes pack includes mermaids, unicorns, genies, dragons, phoenixes and fairies.
* Princess: Your little girl's friends will go crazy trading the princess items, which include a glass slipper and a wand.
* Spring Shapes: Flowers, kites and butterflies make up some of the shapes in this pack, which will bring the spring spirit to your little lady.
Great Picks for Boys
* Rock Band: For your future rock star, the rock band pack is one of the most popular packs Silly Bandz sells.
* Dinosaur: A great choice for the boys who are into Silly Bandz and one of their most popular packs.
* Baseball: If you've got a little league player, he'll love trading the baseball bandz with his teammates.
* Western: What little boy doesn't want to be a cowboy at some time or another? This set honors the Wild West.
* Space: The space set of silly bands, with stars and planets, actually glows in the dark.
