It’s not some old wives’ tale. There’s a real scientific reason why amber can soothe a baby in pain.
There are few things more painful for a parent than to watch than to see their child suffer. Our babies come into this world tiny and perfect and we are ready to wrap, snuggle, and kiss every one of their woes away. Yet for some precious little people, they are still practically newborns (2-3 months old) when the teething monster rears its ugly head.
My babies are from the overachieving teethers and register with the precocious teething camp. They take their dental duties seriously and begin teething at just two months of age. So there’s lots of drooling, finger chomping, and adorable distraught faces on the babies part. This leads to constant clothes changing, searching for remedies, and rocking the cradle at midnight. Don’t even get me started on the ear infections and what-not newborn nefarious ills that are often associated as necessary evils of teething.
Of course, there are the conventional Over The Counter (OTC) remedies that offer relief to the wee lad or lady. But they all contain sugar, artificial ingredients, food coloring (gasp!), and of course the active ingredients, which are chemicals accompanied by a warning label. I’m not saying no one should ever give OTC medication to their children, but wouldn’t it be nice if you can help your child through the teething stage without forcing a medicine dropper into his or her tiny mouth?
So what does one do with a miserable baby that is in perfect health but in the throes of teething? Enter the age-old remedy used by Europeans for centuries. Amber. You may know it as a yellow/honey/brown colored stone that your grandmother sported along with her hand-knit sweaters. Turns out grandma was onto something. Amber is actually the result of fossilized tree resin and it naturally contains something called Succinic Acid. When worn on the skin, this special compound gets absorbed and is highly anti-inflammatory (that’s what Motrin and Advil are). It has a mild analgesic (Tylenol and Orajel) effect so it helps the baby with pain. Almost immediately you notice reduced drooling and better overall temperament.
To be clear, it is not intended for the baby to chew on, only to be worn next to the skin. Of course, you should monitor your baby and remove it when he or she is asleep. My experience is that the baby doesn’t pull on it because it doesn’t bother him. For parents uncomfortable with the idea of a baby wearing a necklace, they sell bracelets that can be worn on the wrist or ankle.
Bottom line, does it work?
This is what I have found with my own son. He began wearing an amber necklace when he was two months old. I should add that he’s not my first baby, so I’ve seen teething otherwise.
– – he got his first two teeth without me knowing they were coming (huge celebration).
– – he drools much less when he wears it. Without it, his shirt is wet down to his chest, and with the necklace, he barely drools.
– -He has fewer fevers and general malaise
Will you try this easy old remedy? I would love to hear how it works for you.
Note: As always, please do your own research when determining choking hazard potential. Please keep comments respectful.
Really interesting read. I consider myself a (partly) earth mama too and have never heard of this. Looking forward to learning more! Thank you
I️ will try anything to help my teething baby!! Thank you
This is fascinating! I’ve never heard of amber. I love my healing stones but now I’m so motivated to get an amber necklace. It’s pretty too, in that earthy kind of way. Is there any other healing stone we should know about from the same author?
So fascinating, yet not surprising! Knowing Toby and her knowledge on how to be a perfect momma, I am yet once again intrigued by another healing remedy she introduced! She is a mother to her beautiful children but she’s also my remedy momma!! (And on my speed dial!)
Aaahhhh Toby!!! Thank you for sharing such good educational insight!! These amber necklaces are also incredibly cool looking!! Great article and loved the read!????????
Such a great article Toby!! You’re amazing! Going to try it with my baby!! Can’t wait for your next post!!
Amazing article! Thank you!
Amazing article! I’m really into health, but didn’t come across amber necklaces! Thank you so much for the information! I would enjoy more articles from you! Keep it coming!
first heard about the Amber necklace from a Swiss friend of mine (apparently Europeans are into it) when my 11 yr old was a baby! been using it on my kids since!!
Finally, someone out there explaining to the world why my baby boy is wearing a necklace! Great article!
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