Amber teething necklace

[karter]

Hi, does this work? How does amber help with teething has anyone here used it? Just asking and not judging, we have a friend that uses this on her baby but looks very uncomfortable and a bit dangerous tbh. Thanks

[Belle]

Supposedly it's a natural analgesic - rubs against the skin, helps in the same way I guess copper bracelets do? We have one, have done since first signs of teething. I take the view that I'm satisfied it's safe , and in the throes of teething hell anything is worth a try. They are v much the norm in France & Switzerland I understand. My son (just two) has only recently started noticing and fiddling with his, so have taken it off - only the back molars to go, suspect nurofen a stronger weapon in our armoury for that...

[Pickle]

I got one for my daughter when she started teething, and it did seem to work. She continued to wear it until she was about 2. Not at all uncomfortable or dangerous, I think they're worth a go!

[Sanne Panne]

What's the ideal type amber again? With my little one suffering quite a bit (although her bum seems to bother her more than her gums!) I may consider getting one too...

[littleEDfamily]

A friend gave lent us her one for our baby and she wears it all the time. I have no idea if it works really works, but she now has 2 little teeth and there were no episodes of hysteria I could link to teething (lots of dribbling though!).

Definitely worth a go. My gut says there's something in it.

People do give us odd look though. I want to scream 'It's NOT for decoration!!'

[darlin']

We have used this with our eldest since teething and now still on occasion as a toddler. We get mocked relentlessly by some of our friends but others have tried it too and seem to think it helps!

You have to make sure you buy one that is knotted between each bead so that if by some freak occurrence it gets broken while on baby, the beads won't cause a choking hazard.

The type to buy is baltic amber- no copies.

The way I see it, it doesn't harm to try and it definitely seemed to help to some extent for us.

[karter]

That's part of the reason i mentioned the danger element of this necklace but seems like it works for people on here and it does for our friend, where would you but one of these even just as a gift?

[Belle]

I bought mine from a website called Myriad - does wooden toys and other baby things, but there are loads of places online and think some ebay sellers too. Think there are other recommendations on the forum if you do a search.

[darlin']

Bought mine from Myriad Toys as well. Such a lovely online shop- all about natural play. Brill.

[LuciLou]

Amber works by releasing natural oils when in contact with the warmth of the skin. The oils have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It's also high is succinic acid which is often used for treating acid reflux and heartburn, babies sometimes suffer from these when teething due to the excessive amount of salive swallowed.

I got a MUM & BABY Amber necklace set from http://www.wildsheep.co.uk. They look amazing, brilliant service.

[sillywoman]

Didn't taper say on the last thread that amber has to be heated to 200 degrees before it releases succinic acid though? Someone told me a few days ago (sorry - this is all heresay, no facts) that by gnawing on the amber babies produce an excess of saliva, & that saliva has mild anaesthetic properties so it helps reduce the discomfort of teething. No idea if it's true but it sounds more plausible than the acid thing to me.

[snowboarder]

They are def not supposed to chew the necklaces. Mine never have... the baby wouldn't be able to!

[Pickle]

Agree with Snowboarder - my daughter wore one (day and night, bad Mummy, but she survived to tell the tale) for over a year and there was no way she would ever have been able to get it in her mouth.

[sillywoman]

That knocks my info into a cocked hat then! :-$

[mima08]

Hmmm, day ten of wearing his teething necklace, and LO seems a lot calmer, so I'm going to stick with believing that they work, and stuff the scientific proof / lack thereof :)

[Smiler]

Snake oil.

[jennyh]

mima08 Wrote:

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> Hmmm, day ten of wearing his teething necklace,

> and LO seems a lot calmer, so I'm going to stick

> with believing that they work, and stuff the

> scientific proof / lack thereof :)

Me too!

[BellendenBear]

Is there anywhere locally where I can get one of these?

Baby is really suffering with her teeth, much more than her elder sister ever did. So far nothing seems to help much. I would order on-line but a bit worried about how long it would take to deliver at this time of year.

[Jasmina]

I bought my from Myriad and it only took 3 days. I appreciate your concern due to Xmas but if you call up they may send special delivery so you get in the next day. Hope things get easier for your LO - I know how hard it is when they are suffering.

[The Nappy Lady]

I've only ever seen them on line I'm afraid.

[jennyh]

I have a teething anklet if you want to borrow it? Requires quite slim ankles!

[BellendenBear]

Thanks Jenny! I'll PM you.

[LuciLou]

WildSheep is doing a 10% sale on Amber Teething necklaces (on top of the sale price as well!), just use CHRISTMAS2011 on check out. I bought a lovely Mum & Baby Amber necklace set as a Christmas present for a bargain

Merry Christmas everyone!

[LuciLou]

WildSheep is doing a 10% sale on Amber Teething necklaces (on top of the sale price as well!), just use CHRISTMAS2011 on check out. I bought a lovely Mum & Baby Amber necklace set as a Christmas present for a bargain

http://www.wildsheep.co.uk

Merry Christmas everyone!