I wouldn’t say we LOVE the Amber Teething Necklace.
So, why did we buy it? Well duh! All the cool kids are wearing them.
OK, in all seriousness, I had been reading a little bit about the necklace and was very skeptical. Supposedly the amber beads release oils into the skin that act as a natural analgesic. I’m not much into natural healing but I thought I’d give it a shot. I had a crabby baby on hand and needed to try something. All the teething rings and orajel just weren’t working for us.
I had many concerns, specifically regarding choking. So I’ve been very cautious with the necklace. I won’t allow Rylie to wear it to school or to bed which only allows for weekend days to try it out.
There was definitely a noticeable difference in Rylie’s personality the first weekend, but I really don’t know if it was because of the necklace or because her first tooth finally broke through. Once the weekend was over and she went back to school she remained cheerful, even without the necklace.
I’ve asked other moms what they thought of the necklace and typically get the same answer. “I’m not sure if it works, but it looks cute.”
So was it worth the $20 I spent on it? Definitely not.
And moms, if you do decide to try one of these, please remember, safety first. I may be overly concerned but I’d rather listen to my babies cries than never hear her cry again.
Oh yeah, and Rylie just cut her second tooth! Moving right along…
