Ok so as we start on the path of terror known as teething...
Simple question.. are teething necklaces (specifically the Baltic amber type)
also if you love them why? what kind?
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There's no actual science that backs up the claim that amber is effective at relieving teething, and putting anything around a baby's neck is a choking hazard. So they are a big no for me.
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Waste of money/time. Not safe.
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agree with PPs
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@Truth Bombs: Agree
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Same as pps. No actual evidence and seems risky. Also, this article totally changed how i thought about teething:
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_kids/2015/05/teething_symptoms_in_babies_are_not_as_bad_as_parents_think.html -
yeah, don't work and are a choking hazard.
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I was given one and let her wear it during the day, I honesty didnt see any help and I was always worried.....we gave it up, glad I didn't buy one
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I've never used an amber one, but my lo likes chewbeads. she uses it more now that she's older. I sometimes wear them but I use it more attached to her stroller, she chews on it while we're out and about
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@MamaCate: Intersting article! Our pediatrician recently told me there's no evidence that teething causes night wakings or even pain.
I have to say that with our first, the only time I think teething actually caused pain was molars. He legit stopped eating for a week and randomly woke at night for a week and then stopped once they were through.
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I'm surprised to only see negative responses. My SIL swore by the one she used for our nephew & a fellow church mom also swears it has helped her daughter through teething. We did buy one & are using during the day, but I don't know if we are/will know the difference since babies have such varied teething experiences & she's our 1st.
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Love ours!
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I use one for LO and love it! I think it really helps!
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I don't get why you guys are saying its a choking hazard. The necklace I bought has each bead tied on there individually so if the necklace breaks, the beams won't just spill all over the place
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@MrsBrewer: If the necklace breaks, the one bead that comes off could be a choking hazard. Also, it's possible the necklace gets caught on something or twisted, posing a strangulation risk.
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I do think they look cute, but LO will not be wearing one.
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Not for us. Tylenol FTW
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@kiddosc: gotcha I get the one bead choking hazard. I was just confused.
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