Teething is the worst isn't it? There are so many amazing things about the way creation works, but human babies getting their teeth is one of the few that just doesn't seem to work very well. Pregnancy, birth,
breastfeeding are an orchestra of miracles most of the time. Then it comes time for baby to get teeth...
BabyE got his first tooth at just 4 months old. It was so hard for him to cope with the pain at that age. We tried every natural remedy we knew of, but nothing really seemed to work completely. We were both miserable.
One of the few things we didn't try was an amber teething necklace. I have a couple of friends who absolutely swear by them, so I was so excited when
Spark of Amber offered to send me one to try with E.
It just so happened that the day the necklace arrived in the mail, E was starting to cut a new tooth. Overall his irritation seemed to be less than normal. Within a couple of days he was feeling all better.
Do we have the amber teething necklace to thank? It's impossible to say for sure, but it certainly can't hurt. I love that there are absolutely no adverse side effects to trying it as there might be with using a medication. At the very least he looks like a super cute little surfer dude.
We tried the 18 inch long necklace, and unfortunately it is long enough for him to get in his mouth at 21 months. Amber necklaces are not meant for chewing. For little guys, I'd definitely recommend getting a shorter version.
When I first put the necklace on him, he wanted it off again within about 3 seconds. Instead I did the usual mommy tap dance routine to distract him, and he's had it on every since (except for sleeping). Now he asks for his necklace every morning.
About Spark of Amber
Spark of Amber offers a range of Amber jewelry items for all ages, including teething necklaces. I love that the company is run by a work at home mom in the US. She sources her jewelry from 3 women in Lithuania who support their families by making jewelry. All Spark of Amber jewelry is authenticated, and shipping is always free.
The Giveaway
If you'd like to try an amber teething necklace for your little one, enter for a chance to win one in the giveaway below.
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