Teething Amber Necklace Question

[lovemykidstoo]

I have an 11 month old dcb that came yesterday with one of those amber teething necklaces. Do any of you allow those? Do they work? I'm wondering if they work, if I could put one around my ankle to help with my heel and ankle pain. How tight are they supposed to be on the skin?

[SilverSabre25]

~You can wear them anywhere and it will help with pain It's not localized.
~One kids I require that they be just tight enough that they cannot be gotten into the mouth.
~Yes I allow them
~Yes I believe they work and yes it could help with your ankle

[lovemykidstoo]

Do you have one? I wonder where a reputable place is that sells them.

[nannyde]

No. I don't allow jewelry and teething pain seems rare in my experience.

Teething gets blamed for a lot of discontent with the baby at home but I don't see too many issues with it.

[craftymissbeth]

I wouldn't allow them in the daycare for liability reasons. No one can guarantee that nothing will happen while on my watch so no jewelry is allowed.

[butterfly]

I've had a couple families with them. I allow them if they fit properly. I can't say that I totally believe that they work, but at the same time, it's a "natural" remedy for the symptoms. I do not administer any medications, so I guess it's a way for the child to receive some relief during the day while they are in my care. (or atleast allow the parents to feel as though the child is getting some relief...)

[Annalee]

Licensing doesn't allow them here, but I have heard they are good soothers for teething issues.

[Leigh]

I don't allow ANY jewelry. Even if the baby can't get the necklace into his/her mouth, there is always a chance of another child pulling on it, the wearer getting it stuck on something, or even the wearer using some contortionist trick to get is stuck in his/her mouth.

[nothingwithoutjoy]

My daughter wore one. It was designed with a break-open clasp so if they get pulled on or snagged on something, they'll break open rather than choke. It was also knotted between each bead, so if it broke, they wouldn't fall off. I can't swear that it helped, but it certainly didn't hurt.

[countrymom]

I have a dcb who wears one and has for a while and no they do nothing. Its a joke, I'm sorry people, but its another fad. I haven't seen any benefits from this. He also wears his all day everyday that they never take it off. Well guess what, its stinky and crusted with food. The clasp that this boy has, is a twist off one. And it looks dorky on this kid too, considering he's already got a misshappen head.

[melilley]

I had a child who wore one. I don't think it helped him with anything, but then again, I've never tried one so who knows. This dcb's mom also told me that it helps calm him because he used to cry all the time, but he still cried so I really didn't believe it helped. This mom also is one that seems to go along with every fad out there.

I guess the only way to see if they work is to try them. My mom wears one of those magnetic bracelets and swears it helps her with pains.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

~You can wear them anywhere and it will help with pain It's not localized.
~One kids I require that they be just tight enough that they cannot be gotten into the mouth.
~Yes I allow them
~Yes I believe they work and yes it could help with your ankle

Yep.

I wore on during my entire pregnancy due to severe pain. It helped lessen it a little but I had to laugh when I realized I wore it through natural childbirth and stated, "Gosh. That sure didn't help!" :: Some things are to big for amber to conquer.

My daughter has been wearing one since she was a few months old, if I recall correctly. I took it off just to SEE what would happen for a bit and she drooled A LOT more.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Do you have one? I wonder where a reputable place is that sells them.

Inspired by Finn had a recent issue so I would avoid there.
Hazelaid has some quality ones. I have bought from a few places but I really like theirs.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I have a dcb who wears one and has for a while and no they do nothing. Its a joke, I'm sorry people, but its another fad. I haven't seen any benefits from this. He also wears his all day everyday that they never take it off. Well guess what, its stinky and crusted with food. The clasp that this boy has, is a twist off one. And it looks dorky on this kid too, considering he's already got a misshappen head.

People either swear by them or say they did nothing. There doesn't seem to be a gray area.

[MCC]

My DD wore one from the time she was 5 months, up until very recently (she's 3). The main thing I noticed with her was a reduction in droll, which was enough for me to keep using it.