Amber teething necklaces - are they worth the investment?

[Indadhanu]

Yep, the info sheet I got from amberbebe said from 2 months

Here is something interesting: from blessedmaineherbs dot com

Baltic amber warms against the skin, releasing it's therapeutic properties safely and naturally. Its electrostatic properties are used for healing. It has long been respected as a natural ionizer and for its ability to produce negative ions which help to ease pain and stimulate the healing process. Baltic Amber is also known to provide protection from harmful radiation emitted from computers, cell phones, microwave ovens and electrical devices.

Amber is used to clear the chakras, to fill the body with vitality, alleviate stress, and is believed to help draw disease out of the body and encourage healing. Baltic amber is a natural analgesic and possesses anti-inflammatory properties, so is often used to ease joint pain. It also acts as a natural antibiotic and has a long history of use in healing wounds.

Succinic acid - Baltic amber has high concentrations of a unique substance known as succinic acid. This powerful antioxidant helps eliminate free radicals and discourages disruptions of the cardiac rhythm. Succinic acid has been shown to stimulate neural system recovery and bolster the immune system, it helps restore strength and energy to the entire body and enhances brain function, thereby improving awareness, concentration, reflexes, and reducing stress. Succinic acid is commercially produced, widely used and approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Baltic amber is naturally high in this substance, and is one of the most important natural sources of succinic acid in the world.

It is touted in Russia and other European countries for its youth preserving and cell rejuvenating properties. It is commonly used in anti-aging formulations and to aid recovery of cancer patients after undergoing standard medical therapies.

None of that is referenced, just straight from a site that sells baltic amber so it may be biased of course. I don't have to time to source anything right now, but its a starting point of what they believe succinic acid (baltic amber) does/can do, for anyone wanting to reserach it further.

[Miss E]

I got ours from amber bebe too. Quick question for those of you who have been using them for awhile...

I've been putting it on DS's ankle for naps and night time cos I want him to get maximum value from it, but it is a major PITA to take on and off. I know it says not to have it around their neck when they are unsupervised or sleeping, but it fits so well that he really hasn't noticed it's there (I haven't seen him touch it once) and I can't see it getting caught on anything when he is in bed (there's nothing for it to catch on, especially because I put it under his clothing). Does anyone leave it on around their neck when they're sleeping?

[Laranna]

Miss E - DS has his on for his naps. I generally take it off for night time sleep but sometimes have forgotten and he's slept through with it on. DS has only had his a few months so he's a bit older though. I believe they are meant to break easily if they get caught and they are knotted between each bead so the child cannot swallow all the beads if it does break.

[Cherished]

I intend to get one for my bub when the are getting teeth as I have seen many kids with them on over the last year and have asked there mums if they worked and they swore by them

[Indadhanu]

We leave it on her during naps, but not at night. We take it off at bath/shower time and put it on her ankle after, and then when we get her dressed for the day we put it around her neck. I really don't think it has the strength to choke her, but she sleeps deeper at night so I feel better having it around her ankle JIC.

[MummyNaomi]

I take DS's off for naps and put it around his ankle - I cut up a little baby sock and use the 'tube' bit to cover it otherwise it falls off or he pulls it off

We have only had it for a few weeks, but the difference is VERY obvious!

[Pip82]

I was about to put up a new thread but then saw this one.

did everybody get theirs from amber bebe or somewhere else? $40 is a lot for me at the moment so i thought id check

cheers, Pip

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

I was about to put up a new thread but then saw this one.

did everybody get theirs from amber bebe or somewhere else? $40 is a lot for me at the moment so i thought id check

cheers, Pip

I got mine from an eBay store for 23.50 +P&H - PM me if you want the store name

ETA: i just checked out the store and they are doing free postage atm

[Rainbow_Mumma]

wow great reviews! I ordered one last week from a BB member and I'm so glad i did now i cant wait to get it

[Miss E]

Pip I got mine from amberbebe, I was a bit like you, didn't want to spend the $40 if it wasn't going to work, have to say I'm happy with the investment though

[onthefly]

We leave DS' necklace on all the time - only take it off to wash out bits of food

[Nettie]

DS's broke a week ago... we've ordered another one, but it hasn't arrived yet.

Since he hasn't been wearing it - he's grizzly, drooling, chewing and waking several times a night (was sleeping right through 5 nights out of 7 before the necklace broke). Not his normal self at all!

We are completely convinced of it's value that I didn't even question paying the $40... I just wished I'd paid the extra few $$ for express delivery (not that it's overnight to country locations, but it might have been quicker!)

[Natalie-Mumof3]

I'm thinking of getting an amber teething necklace for my DS, but I must admit I am a little sceptical... So tell me, have they worked for you LO?

I was a little skeptical when I first used Baltic Amber Teething necklaces, but so far have used them for all 3 of my kids and think that they are wonderful.

[Natalie-Mumof3]

I was about to put up a new thread but then saw this one.

did everybody get theirs from amber bebe or somewhere else? $40 is a lot for me at the moment so i thought id check

cheers, Pip

Hi Pip

I got one from amber bebe and one from whiskers on kittens (don't know if I can put links here, so just search google for whiskers baltic amber).

It's cheaper at whiskers and better quality too. Highly recommend them. I had the necklace in 2 days too, so really fast!

Hope that helps

Nat

[Sterla]

Well, after DS wearing his amber teething necklace for a couple of months, I can no safely say that it is definitely worth the investment. I discovered a new tooth this morning, and DS had not shown any signs of teething (apart from chomping on his fingers sometimes). I was a little skeptical, but now I am sold .

[lau]

hmmm, my posting thingy doesnt seem to be working??

[lau]

I know Whiskers on Kittens has a special on their teething necklaces at the moment- they are $30 instead of $40. You just have to enter 'tooth' into the code box at checkout. I saw this on the facebook page they have.

I spent $40 but it was soooo worth the investment. I was skeptical too but now swear by it.

[Fleur]

Just coming back to add my 2c...
We've had ours for a week today, previously DD2 was waking 4 - 5 times a night - I honestly didn't think it was all teeth, I thought it was just her - but on Fri, Sat Sun nights she woke twice, last two Mon & Tues) it has been once only ... definitely a hit here