Breastfeeding Necklace

[razzle]

Does anyone have one of these?

I was thinking of trying one as DS is constantly scratching, pinching, pulling (bra strap or hair), tweaking.....you name it!..... while feeding! Arrgh it's driving me mad so I need something to distract him.

I'm not that big on jewelery though so I didn't want anything too flashy or bulky!

Does anyone know where I could get one?

[alioops]

Hi!

The ABA sell them, and they are quite bright but easy to remove with an emergency release if bubs pulls too hard. They are $34.95, cheaper for members.

[razzle]

Thanks alioops, I will check out the site now!

[*MinKy*]

There are some on Ebay too

[bubbaloo]

I bought one of these - Breast Buddies I think the brand was. Google that and you should find some.

I bought it to use when DS was constantly distracted and not wanting to feed properly, but I never ended up using it much as it had little jingly bells in some of the beads which was actually too distracting for DS . They have one without the bells too though. I don't think they are that attractive though!

I also found a US company that sells them - both ones that have novelty beads to amuse bub, and others that are more fashionable - but with, say, a bead that turns or whatever - and they can also customise them too so that it has your bub's name or whatever spelled out in beads, and you can choose what beads/charms you want included. I can't recall the name of the site off the top of my head, but happy to have a look and see if I can find it if you're keen. I'm going to get one of these ones if I ever have the need again.

Cheers,

[mbear]

Couldnt you just wear any funky necklace????? Nothing against ABA or anything ( i think they are fantastic BTW), but wouldnt a $5 necklace from Diva or something do the trick?
My DD is doing the same ATM - the trees blowing outside are more interesting than my boobs.....so i just pulled out a chunky, funky necklace from my jewellery box...did the trick....

[~*Niadalla*~]

Unfortunately, DS only likes to concentrate on things he is not meant to... so necklaces didn't work for us. Good luck though
I also agree with getting a necklace from Diva, or even making your own You could find what beads etc olli liked first and then make the necklace, knowing that he would concentrate on it

Good luck

[razzle]

NelleBelle - I like the sound of being able to customise your own necklace with bub's name and choosing what beads you like! I like that idea as it would serve as kind of a keepsake as well of my breastfeeding days!

mbear - I thought about just wearing a necklace that I already have but thought a breastfeeding one might be designed especially for the purpose! Don't know, I should probably have a look around though. Thanks.

Nicky - I have also thought about making my own, maybe something that I could slip off easily cause I'm really not much of a jewelery person!

[bubbaloo]

Why a specifically designed BF necklace? As I understand it, BF/Nursing necklaces are designed for the purpose - the string is strength tested (so as not to break and risk bub swollowing a bead or getting one up their nose!), the beads are definitely non-toxic, the clasp will pull apart if needed (rather than injure mum!), etc.

I'll see if I can find that US website for you. Some of the designs were just gorgeous, and I agree that they'd make a perfect keepsake.

[bubbaloo]

I just remembered to look this up. If you google "mommy necklaces" you will find the site I was talking about (not sure if we're allowed to post links, so am erring on the safe side! ). They have "baby inspired" necklaces which are more novelty type beads etc to captivate the bub, and "mommy inspired" which are more like fashionable necklaces which are also baby-safe.

Anyway, hope that helps!