Amber teething necklaces are believed to reduce pain and inflammation during teething. Amber contains succinic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. The necklace should fit securely and not be chewed on by the baby. It should be washed with warm water and taken to a jeweler if broken.
An amber teething necklace is a necklace made from amber designed to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with teething. Amber is supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties which can be absorbed when worn against the skin, naturally calming your child as they struggle with the pain of cutting their brand new teeth. Some jewelry companies and baby supply stores sell amber teething necklaces, along with amber teething bracelets.
The practice of making amber amulets for children and adults is ancient. Traditionally, amulets were carved into various shapes and worn against the skin to ward off bad luck. It is possible that these amulets also reduce inflammation and discomfort for the wearer, which may have indirectly contributed to the persistence of amber amulet wearing in places such as the Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East and China.
Amber contains traces of succinic acid, a known anti-inflammatory. People have been extracting this acid, also known as “amber essence,” for centuries, and it’s entirely possible that small amounts could be passed on to people who wear amber jewelry against their skin. In the case of an amber teething necklace, several amber beads are strung together to enhance the anti-inflammatory effect. The fossilized resin also heats up naturally with wear, maintaining a comfortable temperature for baby.
Babies should not chew amber teething necklaces, and in fact this can be dangerous, because amber is very fragile and can break in a baby’s mouth. The necklace or bracelet is designed to fit snugly and securely, and the individual beads are carefully knotted so they won’t scatter if the necklace is broken or damaged. However, it is still possible for a baby to be injured by an amber teething necklace, and as a general rule, parents should supervise babies at all times while wearing amber.
Caring for an amber teething necklace is relatively easy. If the necklace gets dirty, it should be washed with warm water and no soap. The necklace also needs to be thoroughly dried. In the event that the necklace is broken or the string begins to fray, it should be taken to a professional jeweler for restoration and the jeweler should be advised that the necklace is being worn by a child so that he can take precautions to make it less probable breakage of the amber teething necklace.
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