FAQs
Amber teething necklace has been used for many years by parents seeking new means to help soothe their teething children. They are usually made of Baltic Amber, which is gotten from the dark, cold forests of the Baltic regions. Baltic Amber or Baltic gold, is known for having high levels of Succinic acid, which can be anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting, full of antioxidants and calming and soothing. They are usually available in a variety of colors; brown, black, red, yellow and white. Because of its numerous benefits, Baltic Amber is a major ingredient in different forms of Chinese medicine.
Baltic amber contains small, yet effective amounts of succinic acid on its surface. When your baby wears the necklace, their body heat warms up the amber beads causing the release of the succinic acid. This acid is then absorbed into their skin, allowing them to reap the benefits of the succinic acid’s anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.
You should let your child wear the necklace as often as possible to receive the full benefits of the necklace. However, make sure you only let them wear the necklace while under your supervision and while they are awake.
Children three months to three years of age can wear the necklace to relieve teething pain, as the aforementioned ages are around the time that the teething process starts and stops.
It may be tempting to keep your child’s amber teething necklace on while they sleep so that they can have a peaceful, fuss-free sleep, but it is highly recommended to remove your baby’s amber teething necklace while they sleep, for safety purposes. It is a possibility for the amber teething necklace to get wrapped around your baby’s neck in a dangerous way during sleep, so it should always be removed.
No, there is no therapeutic difference when it comes to the color of the Amber.
No, do not let your baby chew on the amber beads to prevent a choking incident from occurring. Keep in mind that the necklace is extremely light and most children forget they’re wearing it shortly after putting it on for the first time.
How do I clean my amber necklace:
- Clean with a little olive oil and soft cloth
- Or clean with a little salt water (then rinse with fresh water and dry with cloth)
Can my amber necklace get wet?
- Remove any time you will be exposed to soaps or chlorine
- Swimming in fresh or salt water with your necklace is OK
How long does my amber necklace last?
- Replace every two years of normal wear
- Or replace if overly exposed to soaps/chlorine
Why has my amber necklace (with or without gemstones) changed color?
- Exposure to light can change the color of amber and gemstones
- Exposure to heat can change the color of amber and gemstones