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Fidget proof child size AppleWatch band for my slim 10yr old.

We had hoped to avoid a smartwatch or phone until high school, but the club/activities schedule in middle school changes daily, and often, students are only made aware of the changes during morning announcements. This leads me to need to get my 10-year-old an Apple watch to communicate with me when he needs a ride home. My ADHD kiddo fidgets ALOT and every other watch has ended up off his wrist, lost somewhere. I'm looking for a watch band that will comfortably fit my son's wrist and not be too easily removed. The stretchy ones end up being played with like a scrunchy on the wrist, and the bulky silicone ones are chewed, or popped off, and misplaced. Has anyone had any luck with this? Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.

Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Nov 11, 2024 12:36 PM

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Nov 12, 2024 8:31 AM in response to lnr103

Although Ingo2711 is correct about Apple's offerings being limited, you are not limited to buying bands from Apple. I'd start with Amazon. They have a lot of inexpensive options. I had a slightly stretchy silicone band that worked very well for a while and cost about $5. I'm not saying that particular style is the answer to your problem.


How about just getting him a basic flip phone he can use to call you? His school will probably require he keep it in a pocket or bag during class. That would make it less of a temptation, I imagine.

Fidget proof child size AppleWatch band for my slim 10yr old.

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