Amber Necklaces

s00z · March 2012

Do those things really work?

I was thinking about getting one, but I want to make sure it's not some hippy-dippy remedy that I am going to waste my money on.

Timshel17 · March 2012

They definitely work, just get a reputable brand (Everyone always mentions Inspired by Finn) to be sure it's real. We notice when DD isn't wearing hers. She's got two teeth, and it hasn't been bad at all.

noelikae23 · March 2012

I think they are worth it. I was a little hesitant about it, but after doing some research I decided to give it a shot, and I do think it does make a difference in my LO's mood.

wfdfire607 · March 2012

We love ours!! He's noticeably crankier and drools twice as much when it's off.

ohdrama09 · March 2012

How do you know if it's real?

s00z · March 2012

Thanks ladies! And, thanks TImshel for the recommendation. I'll check them out.

Timshel17 · March 2012

ohdrama09:
How do you know if it's real?

I read from somewhere that the only way to find out is to burn it and the thread should burn up but not the amber... super helpful! Hmm I'd say just don't get a cheapie from Ebay and stick with well-reviewed brands.

Timshel17 · March 2012

Timshel17:
ohdrama09:
How do you know if it's real?

I read from somewhere that the only way to find out is to burn it and the thread should burn up but not the amber... super helpful! I'd say just don't get a cheapie from Ebay and stick with well-reviewed brands.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that it should be Baltic Amber and the lighter, opaque color is most effective. And unpolished is even better.

KahlansMom · March 2012

Ditto to all of this. I definitely notice when I forget to put her necklace back on after her bath. I got mine from Inspired by Finn when they were having a sale on babysteals.com . I think I only spent $17 or so on it. Worth every penny.

tinaraye · March 2012

I was wondering the same thing. I recently read this article by Dr. Andrew Weil and decided against getting one:

https://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400886/Are-Amber-Teething-Necklaces-Worthwhile.html

MilMom2B · March 2012

I definitely notice a difference. I got Scarlett's from https://www.viavaleron.com/ ... even if you don't order from them, they have a section of their website on how to tell if what you're getting is the real deal or not. I found it on babysteals for half price, so even better!

ETA: I got the unpolished baltic amber, too, for the reason mentioned above.

Also - regarding choking. You should get a size short enough that it's not dangling very far down the child's chest. Also, via valeron puts a knot in between every single bead so that if it does break hopefully only one bead comes loose. They also make their beads small enough that it should pose less of a choking hazard. And the clasp is designed to force open with enough force applied, so less of a risk of strangulation that way. Honestly, Scarlett doesn't even notice hers most of the time. It hangs down inside her onesie and only during really rough playtime does it flop against her skin and she's reached up to check. But, I just say "uh uh leave your necklace alone" and she smiles and goes back to what she was doing before.