It’s been a little while now, but I very clearly remember how awful I felt when my babies were crying and fussing from teething pain. I struggled to find something that would take away the pain and discomfort. I tried frozen bananas (oh the mess!), frozen wash cloths, and all sorts of teething rings and teething toys. Some worked well, some less so, and some worked only once or twice before Kay randomly decided NEVER to touch them again.
But of course the teethers that didn’t help at all were the ones that I forgot at home, dropped on the floor, or left behind at the grocery store. That’s what makes teething necklaces such a great idea. They’re a fantastic way to keep track of your teether and keep it off that nasty who-knows-when-it-was-last-washed shopping mall concourse.
I’ve seen plenty of teething necklaces, usually one large silicone piece on the end of a cord. But why should teething jewelry be plain and utilitarian? I like pretty accessories just as much as the next mama, which is why I’m loving these Tiny Teethers necklaces made by a local Port Moody mama, Tara. Initially designed for her adorable baby boy, Andreas, no one will know these are teethers unless you tell them! With one of these chic necklaces, you’ll never drop or leave your teether behind again.
Photos adapted from Tiny Teethers
The beads used in Tiny Teethers necklaces are made from 100% silicone, the same material used for pacifiers and bottle nipples. The silicone is firm enough to give your baby that soothing counterpressure he needs on his sore gums, but soft enough not to hurt his developing teeth.
And if your baby is anything like mine, these necklaces are great to keep older nurslings’ hands busy while breastfeeding. You know, instead of pulling out your hair or trying to yank your shirt off (not that I would know anything about that).
Tiny Teethers and Safety
Alright, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. What’s in these necklaces and are they safe? Just like you, the health and safety of babies is Tara’s first priority! All beads are:
- Made of food grade silicone
- BPA free
- PVC free
- Phthalate free
- Contain NO lead or cadmium
- Contain NO heavy metals
Tiny Teethers’ necklaces have been tested and certified to comply with Canadian and American regulations, and they come with breakaway clasps for extra safety. Remember though, these are designed to be worn by mama, not baby. Never leave babies unattended with this product.
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Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. Nevertheless, all opinions expressed are completely honest and my own. Your experience may differ.
I think I’d choose the Black: The Orchid Collection
Black: The Safflower Collection for my son due in just 3 weeks
I would pick the ivory, turquoise and navy blue: bluegrass collection!
I like the Black: The Orchid Collection necklace. I would keep the necklace because my little boy is teething.
It’s so hard to decide! Maybe the sunshine yellow? I would keep it for myself.
I love the black, red, and pink (primrose) for myself :))
Daisy in Ivory.
I would pick the candy cane pink necklace for my granddaughter – thanks!
I would give the ivory, turquoise and navy blue: bluegrass collection to my daughter! She would love to have it as she ways chews on her clothes, hair, jewelry all day long!
I would pick the Ivory, turquoise, and navy blue one for my daughter. These are her son’s colors. He is due at Christma.
I would get the black necklace from the Orchid collection. 🙂 would match any outfit! My little guy is teething big time so I’d keep it for myself.
I really like the Turquoise or Black: The Safflower Collection necklace and also the Black with Red and Pink: The Primrose Collection.
I’d keep it cause my daughter is teething right now. Love the Turquoise.
Our first baby is due in a couple weeks! So I would probably keep it for myself 🙂
Hmm, think I’d choose this one – Black: The Safflower Collection and I’d keep it myself.
BLACK WITH RED AND PINK: THE PRIMROSE COLLECTION
I would get CHOCOLATE BROWN: THE DAISY COLLECTION for my baby girl Cadence. She is teething and drooling lots. Doesn’t even take a soother anymore. :(. Lol
I would love the ivory turquoise and navy blue one
I would pick the Ivory with Black and Turquoise for myself
My daughter is just starting to cut her first tooth right now, so if I won, I would choose a necklace as a gift for me (and her) 🙂 I really like the ivory with black and turquoise!!
I love the Ivory with Black and Turquoise: The Primrose Collection
I would choose Black: The Orchid Collection for a friend of mine.
I would pick the “Ivory with Black and Turquoise: The Primrose Collection” for myself!
I really like the grey from the bluegrass collection. I would keep it for myself…I think my son is starting to teeth.
I like the Turquoise: The Safflower Collection , I would give to my step duaghter for her little one.
I would pick Black the orchid collection and I would keep it myself
The wallflower collection. My daughter would get it. She loves pink
The Black Orchid collection
The Ivory/Black/Turquoise – thanks.
I like turquoise and grey from the bluegrass collection and the black orchid collection necklace.
I would keep t for myself and I like the Turquoise: The Bluegrass Collection
i like the Ivory with Black and Turquoise: The Primrose Collection. I would keep it for myself as I’m due in March.
BLACK: THE SAFFLOWER COLLECTION
I like chocolate brown for my brother’s little baby!
I would like Cotton Candy pink, the wallflower collection
As I am a woman in a house full of boys I would pick COTTON CANDY PINK: THE WALLFLOWER COLLECTION. I would keep this for myself as my 3 month old little guy has started to cut his first set of baby teeth. Though I could also use it for my 5 year old who is also teething LOL
I really like the Turquoise: The Safflower Collection teething necklace.
I would choose the Ivory Turquoise and Navy Blue: The Bluegrass Collection and give it to my cousin!
I can’t seem to make up my mind. I’m debating between the ivory,turquoise, navy blue or shocking pink from The Bluegrass Collection.
I would choose the black safflower collection.
I think I would get Turquoise: The Bluegrass Collection & give it to my sister. I could really use something like this for my son, but the beads are a bit too gaudy for me. My sister is into those kinds of designs though, & she just had her baby last week.
I really like the Grey: The Safflower Collection. It would be for me because my 5-month-old is chewing on everything right now!
I would choose the Ivory one from the Primrose collection as my little boy is teething now and he started to claw at my own necklace recently. Also this would alternate when he doesn’t want a frozen teething toy.
I would pick black the orchid collection. I’d keep it for myself becuase i have a 3 week old.
I love these necklaces. I would keep one for myself. I really like the Ivory Turquoise and Navy Blue necklace.
Gosh tough choice. I like the black orchid and the ivory turquoise and navy blue. My 4 month old is definitely teething too.
I love Grey from The Bluegrass Collection. And I would keep it heehee!
I think I’d chose the Black: Safflower Collection
I think I would choose the Ivory: The Daisy Collection. This would be a gift for my sister and 2 month old niece.
I love the ivory, turquoise, and navy blue necklace from the bluegrass collection.