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Amber teething necklaces: Are they safe for your baby?

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When your baby or toddler is teething, sometimes those wee teeth poke through without a lot of drama, but other times you’re in for night-time wake-ups, all-day fussing and one cranky kiddo. No wonder you start looking for ways to help them feel better. Amber teething necklaces promise a natural, drug-free way to help with your little one’s teething pain, but many experts point out significant concerns. Here’s what you need to know. 

These are necklaces strung with amber beads, sometimes with a magnetic fastener or another kind of clasp, and designed to help with teething pain. (There are also amber teething bracelets.) Amber is a natural substance created when tree resin becomes fossilized. There are several kinds of amber, named for the regions in which they’re found, and one of the most common is Baltic amber. 

You may have noticed other babies wearing them at your playgroup—they’re popular and widely available, and many parents swear by them. Amber contains succinic acid, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. It is believed that when the beads are worn next to the skin, succinic acid is released into the body, providing relief from the pain and tenderness of teething. In theory, this is a great idea, especially since baby teething gels intended to soothe sore gums have been removed from Canadian stores recently and banned in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

It doesn’t look like it. A 2019 study by Canadian and Australian researchers, published in the medical journal BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, reported that the succinic acid found in Baltic amber is not released when worn next to the skin and that succinic acid is not an anti-inflammatory. “There’s not enough evidence that these necklaces work, but there’s a lot of evidence that they are dangerous,” says Farah Abdulsatar, a paediatrician in London, Ontario.  

There is mounting research that amber teething jewellery, including necklaces, is not safe. The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), American Academy of Pediatrics and FDA warn parents and caregivers not to use amber teething necklaces on babies and toddlers. 

Possible strangulation and choking are the main risks. “You basically have a cord wrapped around an infant’s neck,” says Abdulsatar, who co-authored a report for the CPS in 2018 that outlined the risks. She points to a case report in Nova Scotia where parents brought a four-month-old to the hospital who showed signs of strangulation in the face and neck and, after bloodwork and investigation, the only explanation was that it was the baby’s first night going to bed with a teething necklace. “The necklace got twisted for part of the night, preventing air and blood from going to his head,” she says.  

Her study also included survey results from Canadian doctors, who reported cases of children swallowing the magnet clasp, non-fatal strangulation by the necklace, choking on the beads and contact dermatitis. Fortunately, no deaths or serious injuries have been reported in Canada, but there has been at least one death in California and a near-strangulation in Australia. 

Some amber teething necklaces are marketed with “breakaway” clasps that will give way with a small amount of force, freeing the child if it catches on something. However, a 2018 study, conducted in Nova Scotia and published in Paediatrics & Child Health, checked 15 different teething necklaces purchased from retailers in Atlantic Canada. The necklaces were tested with a 15-pound weight (the industry standard used to test children’s jewellery) and a 1.6-pound weight (the amount of force required to occlude or block a child’s airway). The study found that seven of the 15 necklaces did not open with 15 pounds of force, and eight did not open with 1. 6 pounds of force. The authors concluded that “these necklaces pose a strangulation risk to young children if they become caught.” 

Finally, teething necklaces can be a source of harmful bacteria picked up from the baby’s environment. Researchers at a French hospital tested the amber necklaces of 27 kids brought into the dermatology clinic or emergency room and found that all of the necklaces had various types of bacteria on them (bacteria naturally live on the skin) and three had methicillin-susceptive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteria, which can cause skin infections. 

“It’s difficult to keep your eyes on an infant or toddler 100 percent of the time, and it goes back to the risks and benefits,” says Abdulsatar. “There are other safer things we can do. Choking or strangulation takes only a few seconds.”

Abdulsatar suggests solid chewing toys made of silicone that you can put in the fridge or freezer to soothe sore gums. Lots of great options can be found here. “We usually caution people about the liquid-filled ones because new teeth can puncture them and cause the liquid to leak,” she says. Frozen fruit or veggies inside a baby feeding tool (a fine mesh bag with a handle) is also a good thing to try. Your baby may also like to gum on a clean, frozen washcloth. And she says it’s OK to use over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, for kids who are teething (as long as you follow the directions about timing, body weight and dose).

This article was originally published on Mar 11, 2020

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• Amber beads for teething in children: benefits and harms
• Useful properties of amber
• How to choose the right amber beads for a baby
• How to care for 9005 amber

Sometimes you notice with surprise that parents tend to “decorate” their babies in a way that is obviously inappropriate for their age: for example, earrings on one-year-old princesses are no longer a rarity. Or why does a child need amber beads, if this decoration on a child's neck looks clearly alien? nine0003

Rumors persist among parents that amber can relieve pain during teething, and pediatricians and dentists refute this statement with no less enthusiasm. Where can you find the truth?

Amber beads for teething in children: benefits and harms

Let's find out if amber beads help with teething in children. Let's start with the fact that amber really has a number of unique healing properties that are not inherent in other substances of natural and artificial origin (we will talk about this a little later). This explains such a wide popularity of amber beads for children. nine0003 Silver necklace with amber (go to the SUNLIGHT catalog)

According to parents and supporters of alternative medicine, amber beads:

• They have adaptogenic properties. The baby adapts to changes more easily, becomes calmer, sleep improves. This contributes to the proper development of the child and the peace of mind of the parents.
• Have an anti-inflammatory effect. Amber is a natural antiseptic, it prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes and promotes the speedy healing of wounds. nine0006
• They act on acupuncture zones. Amber beads for children are made in such a way that they lie around the neck and act on acupuncture points like miniature massagers-applicators.
• They prevent a number of diseases. According to parents, with the constant wearing of amber beads, babies are less likely to get sick with infectious diseases. Useful trace elements penetrate the skin in close proximity to the thyroid gland, which contributes to the proper growth and development of the child. Immunity is strengthened, and this is also worth a lot. nine0006
• Mechanically facilitate the process of teething. The baby gnaws beads, and teething is more gentle due to the antiseptic and analgesic properties of amber. Teeth grow stronger and healthier.

Serious researchers do not find confirmation of the above facts. According to official medicine, amber beads do not have a pronounced therapeutic effect.

According to pediatricians, parents who put amber beads on their little children risk the health of their babies. For example, beads can cause asphyxia: direct suffocation with a thread or when swallowing scattered beads. In addition, untreated amber can damage delicate children's gums during active movements of the jaws. nine0003

However, all risks are minimized with the right selection of amber beads for babies of the most tender age.

Useful properties of amber

The use of amber beads for children is based on the healing properties of the main material for their manufacture. Amber is a unique natural formation from the resin of plants that grew on Earth many millions of years ago. For such a solid period, fossil resin acquires the hardness of a stone and unique properties (including healing ones). nine0003

The main active substance in this case is succinic acid. It is widely used in cosmetology, being part of many skin care products. It is also widely used in medicine, being part of dietary supplements that have a beneficial effect on the composition of the blood and the state of immunity.

Succinic acid can also help dads who are too zealous in noticing the appearance of the first teeth in their offspring. This is the first and absolutely harmless remedy for sobering up and relieving withdrawal symptoms. nine0003

Amber beads for babies help to saturate the body with this very useful substance. It gradually penetrates the body, exerting a mild effect on all organs and systems of the developing organism.

How to choose the right amber beads for your baby

Most of the accidents associated with children's amber beads occur only because of their wrong selection. The biggest mistake parents make is to make this useful decoration on their own or use accessories designed for adults. nine0003

When choosing amber beads for a child, it is reasonable to pay attention to the following points:

• Processing of amber. The beads should be large enough and very smoothly polished so as not to damage the delicate baby skin.
• Accessory length. The beads should fit snugly against the skin, but not "strangle" the little one. Thus, the maximum therapeutic effect is ensured and the risks are minimized - the child cannot reach the jewelry with his mouth on his own.
• Thread. The best option is a thick silk (sometimes nylon) thread. The presence of knots separating the beads from each other is welcome. Even if the beads break (which is unlikely), at most one bead will jump off the thread. Jewelry on the fishing line is far from ideal: theoretically, it can damage the delicate tissues of the baby. nine0006
• Clasp. There are two best options: a soft plastic clasp and amber itself. In all cases, a screw clasp is welcome, in the buttoned state, it is completely hidden inside the amber. No metal or other risky materials!
• Availability of a certificate. Unfortunately, there are many fakes in this area. For example, cured epoxy resin looks very similar to amber to the unenlightened eye. You always have the right to request a certificate, because we are talking about the health of your baby. nine0006

Natural amber is widely used in lithotherapy. For example, many physicians of the past considered rubbing the temporal regions with amber plates as the best remedy for migraine.

Instructions for Use and Safety Precautions

Some sources recommend giving children nibbles on large pieces of raw amber. Under no circumstances should you do that. Firstly, it is unlikely that you will find a piece of fossil resin of a sufficiently safe size, and secondly, the edges of untreated amber are not safe for the baby's gums and skin. nine0003 View all jewelry from the collection "AMBER" in the catalog SUNLIGHT

You can periodically remove the beads from the baby and let him play with them: a bright toy will surely please the little one. It is not forbidden to gnaw on beads. However, this should be done under the vigilant supervision of parents, and at night it is completely better to remove and hide the beads in order to avoid all sorts of accidents.

How to care for amber

Amber is a very delicate substance that needs careful care. It must be stored at room temperature, and when cleaning it, refrain from using abrasives and aggressive reagents. nine0003

If we are talking about children's jewelry, then it should be stored in a personal box, on a soft cloth. For cleaning, it is enough to periodically rinse the beads with warm water. In case of severe contamination, it is permissible to use a soapy solution, but after that the beads must be thoroughly washed and dried with a napkin.

Whether to buy amber beads for a child is a personal matter of his parents. If you believe in the healing power of stones, buy with confidence: with the right selection and reasonable use, this jewelry will definitely not harm the baby! nine0003

natural Baltic amber phenomenon ❤️ KIDY.

1. Amber - the power of the sun in every piece
2. Amber beads - healing properties
3. Amber - interesting facts
4. Baby amber teething beads - how does it work?
5. Where to buy amber beads?

Long before a child appears in the house, while still in a wonderful position, every woman strives to change the life of her family in the direction of natural and useful. When the smallest and most important member of the family appears, then you want everything around, everything that concerns the baby, to be the most useful, the most natural. And if with regards to clothing, food and toys everything is more or less clear, then what about when the first problems and misunderstandings with the health of the crumbs appear? Infant colic is just coming to an end, as some early babies already have teeth on the way. The process of teething in babies is usually very difficult, both for the child himself and for the parents, and can be accompanied by severe pain and a rise in temperature, and then medicines come into play - painkillers and antipyretics, and sometimes sedatives. nine0003

For those parents who want to minimize the use of chemical drugs, there is an old version - amber teething beads. Very often, such amber beads become a relic in the family and are passed from one generation to another.

Amber teething beads are a very popular method of pain relief and anxiety relief in children throughout Europe. Baltic amber is traditionally the best and most useful material for making such beads and bracelets. Baby amber beads are a wonderful gift, both for the christening of a child, and for any other important event in a family where there is a baby of the right age. nine0003

Before you buy baby amber teething beads, you should understand how they work and how to use them.

Amber - the power of the sun in every piece

There are an incredible variety of amber classifications. And if at the end of the nineteenth century only six species were distinguished, today there are more than two and a half hundred of them. The main type of division was and remains the type of division according to the place of origin. Scientists have proven that any resin of plant origin, petrified in the depths and more than one million years old, can be considered amber. nine0003

Depending on the origin, not only the appearance of the mineral changes, but also its properties, and, accordingly, when choosing beads from natural amber, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the properties of a particular deposit.

There are three main deposits among all deposits:

1. Baltic.
2. Ukrainian.
3. Dominican.

Amber on the shores of the Baltic Sea is not only the most unique and useful, but also the most numerous. More than ninety percent of the deposits of this unique mineral are located in the Baltic. nine0003

In turn, unprocessed Baltic amber is subdivided into the following types:

1. Succinite is the most common and most beautiful type. It contains the largest large amount of succinic acid, as well as twelve useful chemical elements, in the complete absence of salts of heavy metals.
2. Hedanite - differs from succinite in the absence of succinic acid due to the difference in formation conditions.
nine0005 Stantienite is a black and fragile type of amber from the Baltic Sea, the rarest. Formed in an environment saturated with iron.
3. Glessite - soft amber contaminated with impurities.

Amber beads - healing properties

It is from Baltic succinite that the best children's amber beads for teething are made, which is due to its unique properties. Only it contains from eight percent of succinic acid, which has a healing effect. nine0171