Ring Them Bells!

For centuries, mothers in India, Thailand and Cambodia have used beautiful bell-adorned anklets to ward off bad spirits and keep track of young children. Alerted to the movements of their babies by the jingling bells, parents could constantly hear their wandering tots. These anklets are the original baby-tracking device! The Giggle Guide^® sounds off on two bell-brands, Bumble Bells and Baby Emi, that have been inspired by the fashion and the function of this age-old tradition.

Bumble Bells Add Chimes to the Pitter Patter

Expanding on this age old tradition, is the Chicago-based, mommy-owned company Bumble Bells which offers stylish, functional and expandable jewelry anklets in three sizes — 0-9 months, 9 months to 4 years, and 5-9 years of age. All have small bells attached that softly jingle all the way. Not just a cute design, Bumble Bells are highly functional and have been used for visually impaired parents to keep track of their children.

Bumble Bells are available in four designs that are offered in 925 sterling silver pairs for $75 retail, or $40 for one anklet. There is also a solid-gold version for $575. They have been safety certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and are durable and secure so that babies cannot remove the anklets or their bells.

Bumble Booties are also available — audible footwear for newborns to toddlers that tinkle as cheerfully as the bangled anlets. The crocheted booties, with 925 sterling silver bells on each pair, offer a cozy place for tiny toes as they bumble around in search of fun! These booties retail for $40 a pair and are available in three styles; all bells are securely attached, crafted from 925 sterling silver.

A portion of all Bumble Bells’ sales is donated to the National Head Start organization, the longest-running and most successful national school readiness program in the country.

For more information, visit www.bumblebells.com

Baby Emi Helps Track Little Wanderers

Cambodian Jingle Bell Anklets and Bracelets by Baby Emi are fashionable accessories that sound as good as they look as they both attract, and track, attention to babies on-the-go! Baby’s 18k gold plated anklets retail for $70.; sterling silver for $50. Toddler sizes are also available. Coordinating bangles for mom are also available for $55 and $45.

Baby Emi was founded on the belief that every child is special. With the realization that many Cambodian children are separated from their families and sold into prostitution, Baby Emi is partners with Transitions Global, a non-profit organization dedicated to assist girls who are survivors of abuse in Cambodia. A portion of all Baby Emi’s sales are donated to support this worthy cause.

For more information about the entire collection, and wholesale information, visit www.babyemijewelry.com