Amber Teething Necklaces

I had never heard of Amber Teething necklaces. I saw some babes at my BFing support group but I was too shy (yes me, I know...) to ask what they were. Then I saw pictures of babies on diaper swappers wearing them around their ankles. I HAD to know what they were.

I posted a thread on diaper swappers asking what in the world these were and was quickly responded with-

They symbolize no more long nights awake with a cranky teething baby! They're amber teething necklaces, and the resin in the amber is a natural pain reliever that is absorbed by the baby's skin. They work wonders--my daughter got two teeth with lots of crying, fever, nights awake, etc. before we bought the necklace. She's gotten six more since then without so much as a whimper from teething.

The moms then directed my toward an awesome woman named Liana. She makes these wonderful pieces of functional jewelry. She was so incredibly helpful and always answered my questions really promptly, even when she was on hiatus from customs. She even may be related to me, very distantly. We're still trying to figure it out!

Here is what her website says about Baltic Amber:

What is Baltic Amber? Baltic Amber is a fossilized tree resin originating from the Baltic Sea Region of Russia. Baltic Amber contains Succinic Acid and when it is heated against the skin it releases an all natural analgesic (pain relief) which helps to ease teething pains in children as well as colic and gas and other ailments. This works so well that necklaces made in lengths for children are the main thing used in Europe and Asia for teething pains and other ailments. These also work wonders with adults! They help with Migraines, arthritis, acid reflux and many many other issues!! The Amber I use is imported by me directly from Europe. It is found in the Baltic Region in the Baltic Sea area. Baltic Amber is believed to contain the highest amounts of this acid. Though all types of amber are believed to contain this acid only Baltic Amber contains enough to be considered healing. Contrary to what some think NOT ALL Amber is Baltic.

The women on diaper swappers had RAVE reviews about Liana and her necklaces.

Well. I just had to have one. Surprised?

I made a custom order based on a design she showed me that her baby is currently sporting. You get to pick the thread color, bead colors and sizes, the clasps... The possibilities are ENDLESS. She sent me pics while they were still in the mail on the way! Wasn't that nice of her?

Here is little Austin with his anklet!

Here's some of her other work for girly girls! I've already had a couple friends on Twitter say they wanted some, but some PRETTY ones ;) You can also find her on Facebook and see more!

You can find Baltic Creations here! (<---click that)

I can't wait to see how this works! Austin isn't teething yet, but he does have painful gas sometimes. I hope this cuts out the Mylicon use!

BTW I was NOT asked to do this review, I was NOT compensated, I just am really excited and REALLY want some more people to try this out!

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