In theory when baby wears one his body heat triggers the release of a minute amount of oil that contains succinic acid which is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Different kinds of amber teething necklaces.
These are necklaces strung with amber beads sometimes with a magnetic fastener or another kind of clasp and designed to help with teething pain.
The common belief is that the child s body heats the amber causing it to release oils containing succinic acid.
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Amber teething necklaces are designed to be worn by babies when they are teething.
The succinic acid in theory gets absorbed into the bloodstream helping to easy baby s pain.
What are amber teething necklaces.
When the oil is absorbed advocates say it has an analgesic effect on swollen sore gums.
Lighter amber beads that come closer to being called white are should show up incredibly bright when exposed to black light.
Myths of using.
Shine the black light on the amber teething necklace and depending on the color of the amber beads used there are different results that can indicate that the material used is genuine.
The necklace can then be placed around baby s neck though doing so poses a whole host of safety issues.
Most amber teething necklaces are made from either raw or heat treated and polished baltic amber beads which are strung together and individually knotted.