Valery Madelyn Shatterproof Ornaments Review: Kid Safe?
Thirty red, green and white balls with stripes, snowflakes and the word Joy, made to survive a fall. The set for the low branches where kids and cats play.
Yes, for a house with small kids, cats or a first tree to fill. The balls are made thick enough to survive a fall and come with strings already tied [1]. Skip it if you want glass ornaments to hand down.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Pieces | 30 [1] |
| Size | 2 inches across [1] |
| Material | Shatterproof plastic [1] |
| Theme | Joyful Kids, red, green and white [1] |
| Finishes | Shiny, matte and glitter [1] |
| Hanging | Pre-tied string, sturdy cap [1] |
| Maker | Valery Madelyn [1] |
Pros and cons
- Plastic, not an heirloom
- A themed palette that may not match every tree
- Two inch balls are small on a large tree [1]
Thirty balls with a theme
This set belongs to Valery Madelyn's Joyful Kids theme: red, green and white balls with stripes, snowflakes, zigzags and the word Joy [1].
The finishes mix shiny, matte and glitter, so the tree does not look flat [1]. Each ball is 2 inches across [1].
The drop claim
The listing says each ball is thick enough that it stays intact after a fall from two meters onto a hard floor [1]. That is the point of buying plastic.
Caps are sturdy and every ball has a pre-tied string, so there is no hunting for hooks [1]. A kid can hang them on their own, which makes decorating a family job.
The color is listed as fast and fade resistant, so the set can come back for several years [1].
Plastic has limits
Up close, plastic is plastic. It will not become an heirloom, and the theme may not suit a grown-up color scheme.
At 2 inches, the balls are small for the top of a tall tree [1]. Use them low and in the middle, and put bigger pieces higher up.
A first tree in one box
It is the box to give a young family or a first apartment. One set dresses a small tree in minutes.
From the same guide, the Old World Christmas Pickle Glass Ornament adds one real glass piece for the top branches, and the Kurt Adler Clear Glass Icicle Ornament Set brings sparkle to the parts kids cannot reach.
FAQ
Are Valery Madelyn ornaments really shatterproof?
The listing says each ball is thick enough to stay intact after a fall from two meters onto a hard floor [1]. That makes them the safer choice for low branches in a house with toddlers or cats. They are plastic, so they will not crack like glass [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Valery Madelyn 30ct Christmas Ornaments Tree Decorations Set
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