Update: The amber necklace has been removed by Consumption since it is not allowed to sell necklaces for children under 36 months due to accident risk.
Amber necklaces for teething babies have become an alternative remedy to relieve the discomfort caused by teething. Does this remedy work, are they effective, and above all, are amber necklaces safe? The answer is no.
Amber tooth collar do they work?
There is no scientific evidence that amber necklaces are an effective natural remedy to relieve baby's teething pains.
It seems that amber has been known for centuries for its calming properties and healing powers. In fact, it contains succinic acid still used today in medicine to cure different pains. It is believed that the heat of the baby's body causes the collar to release a soothing substance that is absorbed through the skin.
It's not about the baby chewing the collar, just wearing it around the neck. It is hard to believe that putting on a collar serves to relieve the pain caused by teething, as well as other ailments, and to attract good luck, they say.
Why are they dangerous
Manufacturers ensure that the amber pearl necklace It is a product adapted for babies, of the right size for them that must be in contact with the skin and not on the clothes. In case your baby uses it, it should always be guarded when using the amber necklace or bracelet.
It has a knot between each of the pebbles to avoid accidents in case it breaks, but just wearing a collar around the neck is dangerous in small babies, both because of the risk of strangulation as of suffocation.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend that babies wear any type of jewelry, necklaces or pendants due to the risk of suffocation. Choking is the leading cause of death in children under one year of age and among the five leading causes of death in children between one and four years.
