Why Left-Handed Watches for Left-Handed People

Being left-handed myself, I can tell you why it's important to have left-handed watches. It's pretty simple. I want to wear my watch on my right wrist.

For all the same reasons right-handed people wear their watches on their left wrist, I like to wear my watch on my right wrist. If you're part of the minority of left-handed people, this will make sense to you. But, let's help some right-handed people understand as well.

Left-Handed Watches on the Right Wrist

Think about this. You use your left-hand for writing, for holding eating utensils, for cutting, chopping and food prep. Your left hand is more involved in sports activities like throwing, swinging or catching. If you're a crafter, your left hand most often holds scissors, needles, glue, paint brushes, etc.

Now who wants a watch in the way during all of this? Do you really want to drag a watch across what you just wrote? Of course not. That's why a left-handed person wants to wear their watch on their right wrist. Exactly for the same reasons right-handed people wear their watches on their left wrist.

The Dials and Buttons on Left-Handed Watches

Many watches now days work well for both left or right handed people because the buttons are on the face of the watch. Especially digital ones. But many watches with great functions use dials and buttons on the side of the watch.

For me, the big issue came about when I got a watch with a lighted dial. The button to light up the dial was on the side of the watch. I loved the watch, it was a gift from a beloved friend. But, it was a right-handed watch. That marvelous light-up button was on the wrong side.

Luckily for me, and all of us who are left handed, there are plenty of great watches designed with the dials and buttons for use by a lefty. That solved my problem. It can solve yours as well.

So it's time to get yourself a left-handed watch. Or pay attention to a left-handed person you may want to give a gift to. These watches make life so much easier.

Training Chopsticks

I'm one of those people who have used chopsticks for most of my life. Even being left handed, I was taught as a child to use chopsticks with my left hand. But, that's not the case for everyone. That's why training chopsticks are great!

The Edison company makes a whole line up of great choices for both adults and children. And both are available for lefties as well as right handed people. The cool thing is that they have a ring for the index finger to sit in and control the top chopstick.

The training chopsticks are a single piece. The two sticks are attached at the top, so you don't need to learn to control 2 different sticks at the same time. They are naturally positioned to sit properly in your hand.

The kids training chopsticks are adorable. Fun little characters adorn the tops of the sticks and make it easy for kids to learn. They also have 2 stages for kids. As they get better with the Stage 1 chopsticks, they can graduate to Stage 2 which require a bit more control.

Families with both left and right-handed people can all learn to use chopsticks. I know how well this worked for a friend of mine and her whole family.

Thanks to the Edison Company, we can now all learning to use chopsticks properly. No matter which hand orientation we are, or what our age.

Sports Season and Left-Handed Players

The season is quickly coming upon us where baseball and softball are popular sports. As parents, we want to give our kids the best advantage to have a good time and learn from these sports experiences. Those of us who have left-handed children are no different. Time to think about getting them the equipment that will help them.

Imagine how frustrating it is to have to force yourself to use the wrong hand? For us lefties, that means our right-hand.

Left-handed kids have much stronger left sides. That means in summer sports, we throw better and more accurately with our left hand. Our arm and shoulder are stronger than our right sides. So catching a ball in our glove or mitt on our right hand, then throwing it with our left hand makes us better players.

Oh, sure, many of us adults grew up learning to do things right-handed and we adapted. But, how much better would we have been if we had learned left-handed?

Give your own left-handed child an advantage. Get them lefty baseball or softball mitts. Especially as they are first learning to play sports. The benefit is a good one for them.

As long as we're at it, encourage your child's coach to help them bat left-handed as well. This is another great advantage in playing baseball or softball. Even t-ball is great for teaching lefty kids to bat with their stronger side.

Why Lefties Want a Left-handed Watch

Well, yes, I am left-handed! I'm one of those 10% of the population that got this particular gift and talent. I guess you can tell that I'm proud to be left handed. I'm also happy to say that I love my left-handed watch.

I was one of those people who spent years wearing my watch on my left arm. That's the way everyone did, I didn't realize any difference. Finally, I just got tired of having a dirty watch band by dragging it across my paper as I wrote. I was also tired of banging my watch on the kitchen counter as I sliced and diced food. I think you get the picture.

That's when I switched my traditional right-handed watch to my right arm. Wowzer, life was easier. Except, every time I wanted to work one of the dials, I had to take the watch off! Big bummer!

When I got my first left-handed watch, I was in heaven! I do still have my very first left-handed watch and I still love it. But since then, I've gotten many more. Some were gifts, which were so appreciated. Others I chose for myself. But all have been great.

There are challenges being left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world. I'm happy to say, they are getting less and less. More product manufacturers are realizing the value of making left-handed products.

If you are left-handed you need to have a left-handed watch! You will be shocked at how much easier you life will be. If you have a left-handed child, please be kind to them and get them a lefty watch. Show them early how valued they are. Left-handed orientation may be the minority in our population, but it's still a huge value!

On Being Left-handed at Halloween

For both children and adults who are left-handed there are some considerations to keep in mind for Halloween activities. That includes trick or treating, parties and school time in costume.

When it comes to costumes, they aren't necessarily made for left-handed or right-handed persons. But, remember that 90% of population is right-handed. You can just imagine that most costume designers and companies don't even think about left-handed wearers. That means we need to.

If you are picking out a costume for your left-handed child, please aware of safety issues. That left hand will need to be free and clear of incumberments like sleeves, gloves, and other costume parts. Remember, too, that the whole left-side of the body is stronger in lefties. Which means children will need to have legs and feet clear to kick balls, run and climb.

These are considerations you want for every child no matter whether they are left or right handed, but something that parents of left-handed children need to be extra sure of.

Think about these considerations as well as an adult. You want your own costume to allow your left side free for eating at parties, playing party games and accompanying children for trick or treat.

Find out more thinks to keep in mind at Considerations for Left-handers and Halloween. We all want to have a fun and safe holiday, so do a little planning first.