Your little one has recently begun teething, and it just breaks your heart to see them so uncomfortable. There’s a whole lot of crying, and even screaming, and they're barely getting any sleep. You lie with them crying in your arms, wondering, what can I do to help them?!

Searching the web, you stumble across something called an ‘amber teething necklace’ that many parents supposedly swear by. The suggestion is that these special amber beads release a substance onto your child’s skin that relieves some of your child’s pain and leads to longer periods of calm. You think to yourself, that sounds pretty fantastic, right?

Well, let’s find out!

What are the benefits of using an amber teething necklace?

Frankly, there are zero benefits to amber teething necklaces. In fact, they’re actually rather dangerous! Any form of necklace on a baby poses a strangulation and suffocation risk that just isn’t worth taking. So, there’s really no ambiguity: teething necklaces are a no-go.

So, why do some parents swear by them?

Why do some parents still use teething necklaces?

No parent likes to see their child in pain, and when they’re offered a solution, it’s hard to ignore. For a time, there were claims that these necklaces worked, but the science has now been proven false, so don’t fall into the trap!

Right about now you’re probably asking, surely there are other ways I can help my child through teething?

How can I help my baby during painful teething?

Try very gently rubbing your child’s gums with a clean finger. This will help to ease some of their pain.

Give them something safe to chew on. A cool, clean, and wet face cloth is a tried and tested option.

Buy a teething ring made of firm rubber. Speak to a paediatrician to make sure you get your hands on the safest make.

If you’re really worried about their pain, speak to a doctor.

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