mini eco Amber
Things You Need to Know About mini eco Amber Teething Necklaces
1. What is Amber?
Amber is the fossilised resin from the trees of ancient forests that has undergone numerous changes over millions of years to give it extraordinary properties, resulting in its use by both craftsmen and scientists. Although it is a fossil and wholly organic, it is held in the same class as semi-precious stones such as jade and turquoise, due to its ornamental uses. Because it is not a stone it is warm to the touch and light and comfortable to wear.
2. What are the properties of Amber?
Amber is associated with sunlight and warmth and is a powerful chakra cleanser and healer. It radiates a bright energy and is reputed to boost the immune system. It can imbue the body with vitality, reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing of wounds. By absorbing pain and negative energy, Amber allows the body to rebalance and heal itself. Amber can also assist to alleviate stress by revitalizing mind, body and soul.
3. Where does the Amber come from?
All Amber used in mini eco teething necklaces is from the Baltic region of Europe, the source of the world's highest quality Amber. The necklaces are hand made in Lithuania. You should be aware that artificial Amber is produced and is often the substance used in Amber products soured from Asia.
4. How does it work to alleviate teething pain and discomfort?
Because Amber is fossilised resin and not a stone it warms against the skin and releases its therapeutic properties safely and naturally. Amber's natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties are perfect to soothe teething babies. Wearing Baltic Amber against the skin is a traditional European remedy for baby teething. In Austria, Switzerland and Germany, you will find Amber teething necklaces sold in local pharmacies.
Wearing the necklace provides natural relief to the pain and discomfort of teething, without resorting to drugs. However, unlike teething gels or pain relief medications, Amber teething necklaces are a less intrusive remedy for the pain and side effects of teething, such as red, inflamed cheeks, drooling, lack of appetite, upset tummy, ear ache, fevers and colds. A natural analgesic, an Amber teething necklace will help calm your baby.
5. Are the teething necklaces safe?
Yes. The healing oils released from the Amber are completely non-toxic. Amber is a completely natural product and the Amber used in the necklaces is not heated, stabilized, bleached or treated in any other way. In terms of construction, there is a knot before and after each bead so that even in the extremely unlikely event of a breakage, no more than one bead can come loose and due to the small size and lightness of the beads (less than a small pea), there is no risk of choking. The necklaces are also secured with a traditional screw clasp, not a hook and ring, making them much safer as baby will not be able to inadvertently undo the necklace. In the event that a bead is swallowed, there is no risk of poisoning as Amber is completely non-toxic. In fact, Amber was traditionally ground up and swallowed in medicinal mixtures.
6. Are the necklaces heavy?
No. Each necklace is approximately 35 cm long and weighs around 6 grams. As Amber is a natural product sizes, colors and shape of stones and the length of the necklace may vary from necklace to necklace.
7. Can my baby suck or chew on the necklace?
While the necklaces are designed to be worn, they are completely non toxic and so it will not harm your baby if they do place it in their mouth.
8. Can my baby sleep with the necklace on?
It is not recommended that children sleep with any items around their neck, so the necklace should be removed before sleep or any other unsupervised periods.
9. Can my baby bathe or swim with the necklace on?
Prolonged contact with water is not recommended to keep the cord in its best condition therefore please remove the necklace before having a bath or a dip.
10. How long will the necklace last?
The necklaces are specifically designed for use with babies and toddlers and are therefore extremely durable, for safety reasons. With the right care, each necklace will last indefinitely.
11. What is the minimum age for wearing the necklace?
There is no minimum age. Even newborns can wear the necklaces, although teething often does not begin for a number of months after birth. However, the sooner your baby starts wearing the necklace the quicker they will get used to it and not even notice that it is there.
12. Who can wear it?
Both boys and girls look cute wearing our necklaces. The best thing about them (apart from their effectiveness!) is that they look adorable on boys as well as girls! The miseries of teething can often continue for 2 years or more, and we can tell you from our experience it's never too late for your child to start wearing this necklace!
