The Teething Necklace for Babies

Lifestyle
by Daniela Knaan
Daniela Knaan
UX/UI Designer at - Adobe

The time of teething is not an easy one for both parents and baby. And while studies have shown no real connection between the symptoms like fever and diarrhea – most moms – me also- swear that the same symptoms appear with every single tooth eruption.

What haven`t we tried to relieve the pain for our little baby…

You may have heard about the amber teething necklace for babies as a natural pain relief for teething babies. Now you ask yourself questions like- does it help and even more important- is it safe?

On this Page

  • What is Baltic Amber
  • Why is Amber said to have healing power?
  • Baltic amber`s  physical benefits
  • Baltic Amber Psychological benefits
  • How do we know real amber from false amber?
  • How do I clean amber?
  • Are teething necklaces safe for babies?
baby wearing teething necklace for babies

What is amber?

Amber is a fossilized resin aged 30-50 million years old. It mostly appears in colors ranging from white, yellow, and light brown to darker brown. Amber has very little density and therefore is light and floats in salty water.

Why is it said to have healing power?

Amber contains succinic acid, which gets easily absorbed in the bloodstream and therefore has a number of benefits for the soul and body.  Nobody ever really proved amber to have healing powers and yet, people have been using it for thousands of years and in many different tribes. Even today people swear by the use of amber for psychological and physical health benefits.

The physical benefits

  • helps relieve pain in the head and jaw area
  • boosts the immune system and is anti-inflammatory
  • helps rheumatism and nerve inflammation
  • helps recover quickly from a cold
  • relieves teething pain for babies

The psychological benefits

  • helps raise self-esteem
  • has a calming effect
  • reduces fears and concerns
  • raises vital energy
  • the amber teething necklace for babies is said to boost the immune system and relieves teething pain
baltic amber
baltic amber

How do we know real amber from false amber?

There are a few simple tricks to test if the amber we have is real:

  • Amber has a very low density and therefore floats in salty water
  • If you rub amber on a piece of cloth it will become static

How do we clean amber?

Amber can have too less or too much energy. Because of that, in the first case, we have to load it, in the second case we have to unload it. You can clean and unload amber under lukewarm water. To reload, amber needs sun, but never put the necklace in the direct sun if it is noon or very hot outside. The amber will get brittle and fragile and as a result, it will lose its power and become dangerous and likely to break. Mothers can wear the amber necklace first, to give their babies positive energy.

Are teething necklaces safe for babies?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend that infants wear any jewelry. Suffocation is the leading cause of death for children under a year old and among the top five causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an official warning in December 2018 after receiving reports of children choking on beads that break off and an 18-month-old being strangled to death by an amber necklace during a nap.

The necklaces are said to be carefully knotted and have a screw clasp for safety purposes so they should not be likely to choke a baby or break down. You could also put it on your wrist or ankle but even here- if the bracelet breaks down the baby could choke on the beads themselves.

So if you chose to buy your baby an amber necklace they should not at all wear it during sleep and even in the daytime you should always observe your baby to make sure they are not in danger!

Summary

People have been using Baltic amber for its healing powers for thousands of years and many swear by its benefits.

As we all know there is a common belief in all kinds of stones that are said to have powers of every kind. Are they proven? Most likely not.

If there wasn`t a major safety concern when it comes to babies wearing it around their neck, we could say- if it doesn’t have any healing power at least it looks nice.

And here it is your choice to make the right decision for you and your baby.

Do you have any thoughts or experiences you would want to share?

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Daniela KnaanUX/UI Designer at - Adobe