What's so great about Sophie the giraffe? And amber...

MarknCalsMommy · July 2010

I'm just wondering if this is one of the items I "need" for baby #3.

And while we're discussing teething, did many of you use Amber necklaces on your boys? My oldest son likes "jewlery" I'm not against them wearing a necklace, but, keep thinking about my mom's reaction to buying my infant son a necklace...

smurfetteinred · July 2010

I didn't have Sophie for Noel and we did just fine so no, I don't think it's a must have item. However, my mother was looking for something in that price range to get for Ariel as a gift and I told her about Sophie and she got it. Ariel loves it. So if you're looking for a good entertaining teether, it's definitely a crowd pleaser.

As for amber - it's been a lifesaver around here. Noel wore one forever and ever and no one ever commented about it being girly. We got one that was lighter beads mixed with a few darker ones so it looked a bit more boyish. Honestly, they look like surfer necklaces to me so it never seemed like girly jewelry.

haleymay18 · July 2010

We have a sophie. Our dd loved it for 2.5 seconds. But if you're into buying $20 teethers then I would recommend it.

And you could always buy a teething necklace that you wear, I have one of those and DD still noms on it. However, I am not sure what all of this is teaching my child about the purpose jewelery (will she forever be the child who chews on her sleeves or chews on her rings?). Jury is still out on that one.

brianna611 · July 2010

B has Sophie and couldn't have cared less. All kids are different, some LOVE Sophie, some don't.

MarknCalsMommy · July 2010

haleymay18:

However, I am not sure what all of this is teaching my child about the purpose jewelery (will she forever be the child who chews on her sleeves or chews on her rings?). Jury is still out on that one.

My 4 yo chewed on necklaces for a long time. Even broke a couple. I finally wore a designated necklace 24/7 so he could only ruin one. Probably didn't totally give up chewing on mine until 2.5-3 yo.

Sassy_Cassie · July 2010

Sam wears a necklace and I'll admit that if he's wearing a neutral color people feel safe assuming he's a girl. But who cares because it helps.

And I felt cuh-razy buying into the hype and getting him a sophie but he loves it!

smurfetteinred · July 2010

haleymay18:
We have a sophie. Our dd loved it for 2.5 seconds. But if you're into buying $20 teethers then I would recommend it.

And you could always buy a teething necklace that you wear, I have one of those and DD still noms on it. However, I am not sure what all of this is teaching my child about the purpose jewelery (will she forever be the child who chews on her sleeves or chews on her rings?). Jury is still out on that one.

Just in case there is any confusion - Amber teething necklaces ARE NOT for chewing on. The succinct acid in the amber is a natural pain reliever. When the amber warms on the skin it releases oils that are absorbed and causes pain relief much like giving them a dose of tylenol would to relieve teething pain. It's not for actually teething on.

MarknCalsMommy · July 2010

smurfetteinred:
haleymay18:
We have a sophie. Our dd loved it for 2.5 seconds. But if you're into buying $20 teethers then I would recommend it.

And you could always buy a teething necklace that you wear, I have one of those and DD still noms on it. However, I am not sure what all of this is teaching my child about the purpose jewelery (will she forever be the child who chews on her sleeves or chews on her rings?). Jury is still out on that one.
Just in case there is any confusion - Amber teething necklaces ARE NOT for chewing on. The succinct acid in the amber is a natural pain reliever. When the amber warms on the skin it releases oils that are absorbed and causes pain relief much like giving them a dose of tylenol would to relieve teething pain. It's not for actually teething on.

Thanks for clarifying. I had realized this through my early research on them, but that could be confusing.

ElloPoppet · July 2010

Max started teething at 3 months and Sophie was the only thing he could grab on to by himself at the time. It's not our favorite, but for an early teether it was priceless.

His amber necklace should be in my mailbox today or tomorrow, and I wish I had ordered it sooner (I waited for a sale).

andrealynn0707 · July 2010

DD loved her Sophie and her amber necklace.

CABunny · July 2010

Both my boys have worn amber and have only received positive comments on it. The biggest problem for us is losing them...

Blackvelvet · July 2010

We forgot Sophia at grandma's house (We didn't really forget grandpa packed it up with the other toys and it got let) We have have three more days till it gets back and it has been a horrible to weeks. He really likes to chew her up. We also have amber necklaces he really seems to sleep better at night when he has been wearing them during the day they seem to help.

MarknCalsMommy · July 2010

Whoo Hoo! Just talked to DH about Amber, and I think we will be getting one closer to when the time comes.

As for Sophie, given the mixed reviews (though no bad ones) I think I'll keep it in my arsenal of suggestions for MIL if she asks for gift ideas. She likes ordering online, and LO will only be 3-4 months at Christmas, so that might be the perfect gift for her to give.

MarknCalsMommy · July 2010

Oh, and thanks BTW for all the reviews! It helped me see that amber really is a good idea.

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