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Belle

Belle

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Supposedly it's a natural analgesic - rubs against the skin, helps in the same way I guess copper bracelets do? We have one, have done since first signs of teething. I take the view that I'm satisfied it's safe , and in the throes of teething hell anything is worth a try. They are v much the norm in France & Switzerland I understand. My son (just two) has only recently started noticing and fiddling with his, so have taken it off - only the back molars to go, suspect nurofen a stronger weapon in our armoury for that...
littleEDfamily

littleEDfamily

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A friend gave lent us her one for our baby and she wears it all the time. I have no idea if it works really works, but she now has 2 little teeth and there were no episodes of hysteria I could link to teething (lots of dribbling though!).


Definitely worth a go. My gut says there's something in it.


People do give us odd look though. I want to scream 'It's NOT for decoration!!'

darlin'

darlin'

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We have used this with our eldest since teething and now still on occasion as a toddler. We get mocked relentlessly by some of our friends but others have tried it too and seem to think it helps!

You have to make sure you buy one that is knotted between each bead so that if by some freak occurrence it gets broken while on baby, the beads won't cause a choking hazard.

The type to buy is baltic amber- no copies.

The way I see it, it doesn't harm to try and it definitely seemed to help to some extent for us.

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LuciLou

LuciLou

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Amber works by releasing natural oils when in contact with the warmth of the skin. The oils have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It's also high is succinic acid which is often used for treating acid reflux and heartburn, babies sometimes suffer from these when teething due to the excessive amount of salive swallowed.


I got a MUM & BABY Amber necklace set from http://www.wildsheep.co.uk. They look amazing, brilliant service.

sillywoman

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Didn't taper say on the last thread that amber has to be heated to 200 degrees before it releases succinic acid though? Someone told me a few days ago (sorry - this is all heresay, no facts) that by gnawing on the amber babies produce an excess of saliva, & that saliva has mild anaesthetic properties so it helps reduce the discomfort of teething. No idea if it's true but it sounds more plausible than the acid thing to me.
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BellendenBear

BellendenBear

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Is there anywhere locally where I can get one of these?

Baby is really suffering with her teeth, much more than her elder sister ever did. So far nothing seems to help much. I would order on-line but a bit worried about how long it would take to deliver at this time of year.

LuciLou

LuciLou

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WildSheep is doing a 10% sale on Amber Teething necklaces (on top of the sale price as well!), just use CHRISTMAS2011 on check out. I bought a lovely Mum & Baby Amber necklace set as a Christmas present for a bargain


http://www.wildsheep.co.uk


Merry Christmas everyone!

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