https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:47:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574112 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 01:46:17 +0000 Arden 1574112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the camp of "well it won't hurt... so why not try?". I take it off at night though, I don't feel comfortable letting her sleep in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574095 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 01:00:38 +0000 MamaJ 1574095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No idea. But I don't feel comfortable with my LO wearing something around his neck constantly. Also I don't really like the look of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574091 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:43:31 +0000 loveisstrange 1574091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I call BS. Plus, the risk of choking is too great for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574062 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:47:55 +0000 HLK208 1574062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so paranoid about choking/strangling so I don't trust them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574058 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:40:13 +0000 PawPrints 1574058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No idea if they work but I think they're cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1574054 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:36:53 +0000 lady grey 1574054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one and hope and pray that it helps, but I have no idea if it does anything. I got a "bracelet" on etsy.com and put it on LOs ankle. Then cover it with a sock. At night I don't worry since he is also in a sleep sack so can't access it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1573242 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:46:16 +0000 Crisark 1573242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I don't believe they work.<br /> I think it's just a fad.<br /> I have not used one on any of my children and won't be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1573002 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:51:04 +0000 catlady 1573002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea why so many people believe that these help with teething. There is zero scientific evidence that they have any effect. I think they are cute and they are a good visible cue to others (like childcare providers) that the baby is teething and that the parent is trying to help. Parents feel good about themselves for trying to make their LO feel better, so they tell themselves that the necklaces work. We will not be getting one for our LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572966 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:39:02 +0000 Kimberlybee 1572966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think they are very pretty especially the light amber colored ones but I didn't want DD to sleep in it so we never used one. There were a couple nights of teething pains here and there but nothing major. My DD never drooled either and is mostly a happy, calm baby. My friend's baby on the other hand lets her DD wear it all the time and had horrible teething pain stories. So I am unsure if they really work or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572951 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:32:54 +0000 cranberryapple 1572951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used one with DS ever since he was 6 months old, so who knows if they really work, but honestly, teething hasn't been bad for us. He never drooled either, was always pleasant during the day, though there were some nights we suspected it was his teeth hurting, so we gave him some teething drops and he was off to sleep right away. I don't necessarily buy the science to it, but even if it's placebo, hey, it's working for us, or soooo I thinkkkk. It could very well be his personality too. We'll have to test this with Baby #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572373 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:22:13 +0000 mrsjyw 1572373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure. Never tried it, and probably won't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572352 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:15:16 +0000 junebugmama 1572352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It certainly has some benefits for my son. When it isn't on his behavior changes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572334 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:11:07 +0000 Boheme 1572334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS got one as a gift from our nanny, so he wears it on the days he's with her. I don't buy that it works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572312 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:04:34 +0000 birdofafeather 1572312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on the fence but I have noticed a difference in drooling and I've never felt it was unsafe so we continue to use it. It definitely wasn't the magic necklace that some of my friends said it was! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572141 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:29:06 +0000 Beehive 1572141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking about using one (around his ankle) but didn't. I don't think the science is there. Teething hasn't been too bad for LO anyway (knock on wood) - he doesn't drool, and the few nights he's had issues, all has been solved with a dose of Advil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572106 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:19:04 +0000 jetsa 1572106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was skeptical and then DH did research and called BS so our son doesn't wear one. We're both engineers and he didn't feel like there was any scientific evidence proving they work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1572071 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:09:44 +0000 tlcbaby 1572071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using ours for about a week so I answered "not sure". It wasn't too expensive and he looks freaking adorable in it so it can't hurt to try. There are no adverse effects so I definitely don't mind trying it out for a while to see how it goes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571975 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:44:04 +0000 MrsStormy 1571975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not convinced they work but we were gifted an anklet one so I try it occasionally, mostly because I would do almost anything to help her when she is in pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571909 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:30:25 +0000 AmandaB8 1571909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I call BS, but I think they're adorable :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571898 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:27:36 +0000 hilsy85 1571898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: ha same (and opposite) here! </p> <p>I have no idea if they work but I love how they look so LO has worn one since he was 9 months old. We like to say that it actually prevented him from teething at all because he got 2 teeth at 9 months and nothing else until 13.5 months =P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571879 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:20:40 +0000 kjpugs 1571879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never saw any improvement, but I wouldn't rule it out. I figure it can't hurt so why not? We stopped though because I didn't see an improvement and kept forgetting to put it on her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571877 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:20:13 +0000 yoursilverlining 1571877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if they work, but I hate the way they look on kids so none for LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571868 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:16:22 +0000 lawbee11 1571868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: My DH is very team science, too. He would flip if I bought one of these for DD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571762 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:47:10 +0000 wonderstruck 1571762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I call BS. The theory is that amber releases succinct acid under high temperatures and that it absorbs into the skin to help with pain. It's true that amber can release that acid, and whether or not it has healing properties is debatable - there are studies on both sides. However, our body temperature is not high enough to release that acid from amber, and even if it was, the tiny trace amounts that would be absorbed by our skin are not enough to do anything. Our bodies actually naturally contain some succinct acid - WAY more than we would absorb through the amber, so if it made that big of a difference I don't think you'd even need the necklace.</p> <p>I agree with some PPs about it being a placebo effect where the parent feels like it's helping. Usually I hear them say, "Oh, there's still some bad nights/days, but not too many." But that's been my general experience of how teething goes. Some teeth are more difficult and lead to a rough night, some come in totally unnoticed. I'd be concerned about it becoming a choking hazard - I know there are measures in place to prevent that, but in my opinion (and science's opinion) there's a bigger risk than there is benefit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571745 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:40:29 +0000 Silva 1571745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: yes, I think parents interpret behavior differently. And I agree, it's a bandwagon thing. But whatever works for you! I know a lot of smart people who use them, so I just keep my mouth shut.<br /> @lawbee11: I'm totally team science. All the wackadoo info on the internet sometimes makes it hard to find real science, because it's buried under pages of natural news' brand of "science." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571709 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:28:42 +0000 Mae 1571709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know. I'm not super big on homeopathic stuff, but I also know several people IRL who swear by them. Not sure if we'll consider using one or not but if people think they help and are comfortable with them I don't see an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571704 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:27:40 +0000 pui 1571704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't buy it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571700 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:26:23 +0000 rachiecakes 1571700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if it worked but DS never had much drooling/fever/red cheeks/fussiness with his teeth and I did have one on him (just during the day, I didn't want him sleeping with it).<br /> And I thought that he looked like a cute surfer boy with his long hair and necklace, haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571696 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:23:44 +0000 swedishfish 1571696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope nope nope. I won't buy one for R. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-amber-teething-necklaces-actually-work#post-1571683 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:19:54 +0000 Smurfette 1571683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They scare me!! I wouldn't put one on R but most people IRL that did try said it didn't help at all. </p> <p>Seems like a fad to me. </p>