It’s teething time at our house! Sienna (9 months) has hit that milestone. We don’t have any teeth popping out just yet. Though it won’t be long. I’ve seen some adorable teething necklaces out there. I had just started looking at options when Gwendolyn at Little Sunshine Boutique reached out. I started to wonder if she had cameras set up at my house. Her timing was impeccable.
In exchange for my review of the product, she sent me a couple to try out. The first is one for Sienna to wear. The second was for me to wear. I hadn’t seen a mom teething necklace before. What a great idea! I was so excited for Sienna’s first review.
I love their packaging. Made the process of opening them difficult. They were just too pretty to rip open!
The first necklace we tested was Sienna’s. It easily slipped over her head. The necklace itself is 20-inches long and includes a breakaway clasp for safety. BPA free and FDA approved. Before putting it on her I tested it. I wanted to make sure there was no chance the beads could come off for her to swallow.
When I put it on her she checked it out and then gave a big smile. What a big girl! So we started using it.
What We Love:
- It is adorable! The colors are great.
- She can’t drop it on the floor. It stays on her. Less germs. Less frustration retrieving a toy over and over again.
- Dishwasher safe. So easy to keep clean.
- Sensory benefits extend the use well into childhood (see below for more details).
The only downside I saw, compared to other teething necklaces, was the inability to freeze it. The cold sensation helps with inflammation associated with teething. I didn’t see this as a big loss. I never used a frozen/cold teething necklace with my other kids. It is at least worth mentioning though. This is the only thing that stood out as a con.
So let’s move on to their Mom teething necklace.
I love this idea! Just hold a baby while wearing any necklace and you can see why this is a good idea. They don’t leave it alone. So why not wear one they can chew on?
What We Love:
- They are adorable! So many fashionable designs that Mom’s actually want to wear, even without the baby.
- Breakaway clasp for when baby pulls too hard.
- Toy that works with baby wearing. They also have versions that attach to your wrap/carrier.
- When I’m not holding her, I can hand her the necklace as another toy.
- Sensory benefits for babies & kids.
Where To Buy: These make great baby shower gifts. They are a must have for teething babies. Also a great product and design that grows with your child. I’m considering ordering one for Melia (4). She loves Sienna’s.
Update: Little Sunshine Boutique is no longer selling teething necklaces. You can find many options on Etsy.com if you are interested.
* I do not receive any compensation from sales made.