Irate Parent

[craftymissbeth]

well those teething necklaces are a joke, I'm sorry but your child is going to drool or slober with or without the necklace. I have a mom who makes her child wear it all day long, and he still drools. So I asked her if it makes a difference and she says that she has no idea because its hard to tell if he's drooling from teething, if he has a bit of a cold or he just drools. I had a child come with it, and I took it off.

also why would a child need to wear it for bed, I have to agree, with the others who say its a choking hazard, you never ever know what the child will do. so why take the risk.

oh btw, I survived 4 kids slobbering when they were teething and we all did fine.

I'm pretty sure they aren't meant to relieve drooling if that's what you mean. I read that when the body warms the amber something absorbs into the skin and that's what's helpful... but someone with experience will know better and maybe chime in.

[lovemykidstoo]

From what I gathered they're kinda like those magnetic bracelets that are supposed to help people with arthritis and things like that.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Well I've never heard of problems with one I know tons of people who use them. I am part of a lot of crunchy online communities and have never hread of problems there either. I just haven't run across it. They are made to break under pressure (like cat collars), they are made with a knot in between each "bead", the beads are too small to be choking hazards, and the necklaces are not supposed to be long enough for the child to get it into their mouth. When used correctly I just don't know what the danger is.

I have and wear several myself and so does my daughter.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Meh. to each his own. I don't feel that they pose a risk and I don't have licensing breathing down my neck telling me how to do things.

This is falling into one of those categories I'm never going to touch again, such as extended rear-facing in car seats, and selective vaccination. Proven risk from foward facing too early, and yet so many of you scoff at the idea of extended rear facing. Proven risks associated with giving certain vaccines (have you EVER read the warnings that come with the shot? Scary stuff) and yet you all vax without a second thought. But take something with no proven risk, only supposed risk with 15 "but ifs" attached, and it's the horribilest thing in the world.

Whatever. If you don't feel comfortable with it, don't allow it. Simple as that.

I support every view you hold about these things. But, I'm a crunchy mama as well who researches every single day about such topics.
Although, we don't selectively vaccinate, we simply don't do it period. There's nothing I've read that has convinced me to give any or get any vaccinations.

Sounds like this dcm is as well. I'm too paranoid about smothering so I wouldn't do the blanket attached to the pacifier and warming milk with the boob seems time consuming and peculiar. I don't know why you couldn't heat that another way? Haven't read any benefits to doing it that way but to each their own.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Well, there you have it. It's not up for debate. AND if it's not even recommended for children under 36 months (three years old), then what the heck is it for??

And, OMG, since when is it not okay for a baby to cry a little bit???? You are each entitled to your own opinion, but seriously, if a child cries for a few minutes and then self soothes and falls asleep, why would we impede that natural development by crippling them with comforting aids (paci) that they obviously don't need?? Jeepers.

I don't believe in crying a little bit, either. Ohhh heavens. The crunchy mamas are crazy. ::

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I'm pretty sure they aren't meant to relieve drooling if that's what you mean. I read that when the body warms the amber something absorbs into the skin and that's what's helpful... but someone with experience will know better and maybe chime in.

No, their purpose is not for drooling relief. :: That is a benefit that many people experience, though.

"Baltic amber has been used for centuries for teething and is renown for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which is how it can be helpful for soothing red inflamed cheeks and gums. In addition to assisting to reduce pain, drooling (for which amber is said to work by stimulating the thyroid glands) and irritability that is often associated with teething, amber beads have also been claimed to relieve eczema, speed up wound healing and stave off ear and throat inflammation, amongst many other ailments.

Amber can also help with concentration and the body’s reflexes. It offers an energy boost and has positive effects for the nervous system and the heart. Because these little wonders come from nature, they are also good for the environment, and are a great alternative to synthetic pain relief medications, reducing exposure to the ingredients contained in teething gels.

You may assume that babies need to chew on the beads to get relief – but the effects are actually said to come from the beads touching skin, when body heat causes the amber to release succinic acid. The acid isn’t exclusive to amber – its found in many plants and animals. The beads should NOT be chewed at all and the necklace should be short enough so that it cant be placed into the mouth."

http://www.bellybelly.com.au/baby/amber-teething-necklaces#.UlhDBSie594

As for the warning about not under 3 ... everything has a warning on it these days for liability purposes. Ridiculous warnings on so many things that seem to make very little sense. I, too, have NEVER heard of anything bad happening from an infant wearing one. But, if one was really nervous they could always wrap it around as an anklet.

[Blackcat31]

I don't allow hoods on inside clothing never mind a necklace. Anything that could potentially be a strangulation, suffocation or choking hazard is off limits. I know some parents think the hood thing is a little extreme, but better safe than sorry in my book.

I'm weird about the strings on ANY of their clothing. I simply don't allow them to be worn here. I have heard way too many horror stories.

I agree....better safe than sorry.

I also don't allow open toed shoes for the same reasons. Stub your toe and trip on your mom's watch not mine.

[delferka]

I would say bye bye if anyone told me to put anything in my bra!!!!

[blandino]

I'm weird about the strings on ANY of their clothing. I simply don't allow them to be worn here. I have heard way too many horror stories.

I agree....better safe than sorry.

I also don't allow open toed shoes for the same reasons. Stub your toe and trip on your mom's watch not mine.

I am the same way. Parents send their children in drool bibs and those really make me nervous. I require all pacifiers be on clips, but the straps from the clips make me nervous.

[blandino]

Aside from the fact that it is just bizarre to ask another woman to warm for milk in her bra. Did she think about the uncomfortability factor ? That she is asking you to put something cold inside your bra ? Who would ask someone to do something that uncomfortable ?

[Neekie]

I have run into this with one of my families where the mother wants her baby to wear an amber necklace for teething. I called my state licensor and discussed it with her. She said they are allowed as long as I have a permission slip signed by the doctor. I really did not expect the licensor to ok it even with a doctor's permission and so I was surprised when she did. And then I was even more surprised when the mother came back with a letter written and signed by the doctor giving me permission to let the baby wear the necklace.

[SilverSabre25]

I have run into this with one of my families where the mother wants her baby to wear an amber necklace for teething. I called my state licensor and discussed it with her. She said they are allowed as long as I have a permission slip signed by the doctor. I really did not expect the licensor to ok it even with a doctor's permission and so I was surprised when she did. And then I was even more surprised when the mother came back with a letter written and signed by the doctor giving me permission to let the baby wear the necklace.

[hgonzalez]

And I think I am irritable now? Just the thought of a cold bag of breast milk inside my bra makes me cr-cr-crabby!

[Unregistered]

I have run into this with one of my families where the mother wants her baby to wear an amber necklace for teething. I called my state licensor and discussed it with her. She said they are allowed as long as I have a permission slip signed by the doctor. I really did not expect the licensor to ok it even with a doctor's permission and so I was surprised when she did. And then I was even more surprised when the mother came back with a letter written and signed by the doctor giving me permission to let the baby wear the necklace.

No doctor can give permission to put children at risk and for me to pay the price its just not happening

[TwinKristi]

Not to mention not all amber necklaces are made the same. They're made to break away at the clasp or an individual strand so choking and such aren't likey BUT I agree, sleeping is a no go. The last baby I had was to wear a bib ALL the TIME!! Drove me nuts and I always had to take it off and put it on and take it off and put it on for naps. Because he always had one on I didn't even notice the necklace and found it when checking on the baby during nap laying next to him. I almost had a heart attack just thinking what if he put it in his mouth and choked or fell asleep with it in his mouth? OMG. I noticed the clasp was not working properly and baby could just pull it right off. I told mom no more amber necklaces!!
But I would think a paci is ok? Blankets no, taggies or lovies yes.