"In my house, we can barely make it through Thanksgiving without Christmas ornaments already breaking one way or another. I can expect this with a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old, but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating when it happens. Not to mention the scramble to clean up every last shard of glass before it goes straight into my 1-year-old’s mouth or through my 3-year-old’s foot. That’s why we are 100 percent guilty of being the family who doesn’t put ornaments on the bottom third of the tree, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me a little crazy every time I look at it. So we’re trying something new this year by decorating the whole tree, with the bottom third made up of unbreakable Christmas ornaments that the kids can touch (because let’s be honest, they’re going to get touched whether they’re breakable or not).
If you’re looking for kid-friendly (but no less chic) shatterproof ornaments to adorn your tree, scroll down to shop more than 30 of our favorites.
Kid-Friendly Plush Ornaments
A guaranteed way to ensure ornaments won’t break? Get them in fabric instead of harder materials. Not only are these unbreakable ornaments, but they’re full of personality. This means you can show off your family’s individuality in a way that’s fun and easy.
Sure to withstand little reaching hands, these light-up Rudolph ornaments looks exactly like the characters from the classic movie.
These adorably-detailed felt safari animal ornaments come in fun colors and are at a budget-friendly price.
Adorn your tree with everyone's favorite hungry bear from the Hundred Acre Wood.
Dressed in an elegant dark green velvet dress, this rabbit ornament is both classy and cute.
Have a little one who adores mermaids? Surprise them with this unbreakable felt ornament from a small business.
We love the classic Christmas vibes of these reindeer in playful prancing poses.
From her cozy turtleneck sweater to her tiny wooden skis, this doe is truly one of our favorite things.
Personalization meets durability with this white felt initial ornament. Featuring gold bead embroidery, this ornament will bedazzle your tree.
Charming and playful, this little felt mouse ornament comes wearing a green scarf, a red sweater, and a sweet plaid skirt.
Harry Potter fans of all ages will love this cute felt ornament of the beloved owl, Hedwig.
For a pair of classic, durable ornaments, look no further than this artfully-crafted tree and wreath duo.
Some may argue the droids are the best characters in Star Wars. Perfect for families with "the force," this three-piece set is a great pick.
For those who appreciate a little holiday humor, this stuck Santa is a hoot!
Crafted in white wool with gorgeous detail, this pretty ornament can survive any fall from the tree.
Add these personalized ornaments to the tree, a stocking, or use as bright and festive gift tags.
Wood & Metal Ornaments
Selecting ornaments made from materials like wood and metal is also a great way to ensure they stay intact. Instead of glass or even plastic, these options can withstand the whole holiday season. Plus, we love the way these textures give an added interesting element to a tree.
Gift this Christmas ornament to parents of newborns for a decoration that's both personal and resilient.
Remember your little one's very first holiday season with this wooden block ornament, which can be personalized with a name, birth date, height, and weight.
This finely engraved pewter ornament displays your baby's name, birth date, and time, height, and weight—all on one gorgeous ornament.
Short handwritten notes sometimes say it all, and this ornament honors that by engraving a loved one's handwriting on stainless steel.
There are limited quantities of these hand-painted wood slice ornaments, so if you're interested, buy them before they're gone!
Perfect for your own tree or to give as a holiday gift, this wooden ornament can be customized with any family's surname.
Capture their adorable silhouette on a personalized ornament, available in an oval or round shape, that's sure to be a cherished member of the tree each year.
Fit the names of your whole family—even your pets—on this personalized wooden ornament.
Shatterproof Ornament Sets
If an assortment of different ornaments isn’t your style, no worries! These unbreakable ornaments that come in sets are a great way to get a uniform look on your tree without worrying about potential hazards.
Intended to be safe for celebration, these snowball ornaments are made from a fluffy sherpa material, so there's no risk of shattering.
This set of 50 ornaments will give your tree a cohesive look.
multiple colors available
Add some sparkle to your tree with this set of 12 stars that's also available in silver.
Outfit your entire tree in one go with this extensive ornament set.
While we can't guarantee this set of 15 pretty paper ornaments won't get ripped by a curious toddler, at least you won't have to worry about the dangers of shattered glass.
Celebrate some of the icons of Christmas with this six-piece ornament set.
Grab this set of six felt ornaments if you prefer classic Christmas colors on your tree.
This set of sweet animals are depicted in fun winter sports scenes.
Jaclyn Voran, Contributing Writer
Jaclyn joined The Everymom team as a Contributing Writer in 2020. She brings a strong editorial background as a freelance writer, including being published in The Atlantic. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Kansas.