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Children's eyeglasses - Where can I get elastic straps to help keep my 4-year-old's glasses on?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 14:18

We just bought glasses for my 4 year old. I'm not too hopeful that he will be able to keep his glasses on while at school, at play, etc., unless he has one of those straps that go around the back of the head. Unfortunately, Yateem Opticians (Marina Mall) didn't have any. Anyone know of a store that does stock them?

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 17:30
Good to hear. I have a 4 year old too so was kind of imagining head size when trying to think of a solution. :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 15:59
Thanks for the idea, SJAussie. I ended up finding the sports type strap at a sunglasses stall in Mazyad Mall. They're adjustable, so do the work fine, and seem to be making the difference between him keeping his glasses on all day or constantly putting them down somewhere.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 11:29
Have never had to look for any so can't say for sure sorry but the other thing maybe worth trying would be a sports shop that might sell the foam/estastic style ones that people use to keep their glasses on while doing sport. Might Even if they only had adult ones, you might be able to cut/sow them to make them smaller to fit his head. Hope that helps, good luck.