Nerd Strap
In response to Ann Z’s question about keeping a kid’s glasses on, I’d like to share this picture of Franklin’s Nerd Strap. I’m not sure how it would work on Zoe, but for a (now) 4 year old, it really helps keep the glasses up on his nose as well as on his head when his little sister grabs them. He can still get the glasses on and off by himself, but we were really having a hard time keeping them on his face when he plays with other kids.
But does it look nerdy? There’s a huge part of me that doesn’t want him to wear it because deep down, I think it looks dorky. ACK! He’s slowly moving down the road to complete Nerd-dom! (I’m kidding, but still…) It is a daring fashion statement, but if it’s this or constantly breaking them, I’ll go nerdy any day.
I’ll confess to not wanting to use a strap with Sam’s glasses for that very reason. I’m afraid he’ll look like a nerd.
But, his glasses tend to slide down his nose, too, so we may go that route eventually, as well.
Honestly, though, Franklin’s hair hides most of his strap, at least in that picture. So it really isn’t overtly dorky.
I know we thought about a strap, but for some reason that I cannot for the life of me remember, we decided not to try one. Given that we nearly lost Zoe’s glasses today on a walk (an upcoming post), I have to admit to being interested in how well they work. Though like you, I don’t really want to see her wearing one.
As for Franklin, I don’t think it looks nerdy, especially since the strap lies below his hairline and doesn’t just go straight across the back of his head.
Please consider the InconSPECuous retainer if you’re worried about the nerdy look of glasses retainers. As the name suggests it is this strap is inconspicuous. Plus, it is so easy to put glasses on and off – magnets click on and off.
http://www.inconspecuous.com.au
The website now features and set-up demonstration too.
Megan Inge (Mum of 3 year old in glasses)