Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces: The Perfect Accessory for Your Little One

The arrival of your baby’s teeth is a major milestone

This makes the addition of an amber teething necklace to your list of necessities a must.

As you plan for your baby’s arrival, it is important to look ahead at the products you will be using. Your list of necessities might be a short one at first, including things like diapers, bath products, onesies, blankets, and burp cloths. However, keep in mind that the list will change as your baby grows.

Within the first six months of life, your little one will experience many milestones, such as rolling over and sitting up. The arrival of your baby’s first set of teeth is another major milestone. As your baby begins teething, you should look into ways to help your baby deal with the discomfort they may experience during this time. This makes the addition of an amber teething necklace to your list of necessities a must.

What is Baltic Amber?

Baltic Amber is hardened tree resin that comes from the Baltic Sea region. The honey-colored stone is not only a pretty accessory, as it also has properties that can help alleviate pain and discomfort.

The Positive Effects of Baltic Amber

Succinic acid is a compound within Baltic amber that contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The acid is released when it comes in contact with one’s skin. The warmth of one’s skin triggers the release of the acid. The acid, which is an alkaline substance, is then absorbed through the skin and circulated throughout the bloodstream.

Succinic acid is said to help ease the discomfort and pain of swollen gums and help with drooling. It can even help lighten your baby’s mood and is known to have a positive effect on a child’s appetite and sleeping patterns.

Amber Necklaces: Real vs. Fake

Amber necklaces are quickly becoming popular items to include in one’s baby registry. However, it is important to make sure that you purchase an authentic amber necklace from a reliable merchant so that your baby can reap its benefits. The following methods are ways to test your amber necklace to see if it’s the real deal:

1. Heat Test

Take a needle and heat the tip of it using a match or lighter. After a few seconds of heating, touch one of the beads with the needle. If the heated bead gives off a pine smell, then you have an authentic amber necklace. However, if you smell burnt plastic, then you have a faux amber necklace that is probably made from plastic material. (Note: Do not conduct this test on necklaces that are made of small beads, as you could risk permanently damaging the necklace.

2. Rub Test

A counterfeit amber necklace can be made out of plastic or copal. Copal resembles amber since it is a younger, softer version of it. However, copal does not have any of the healing qualities that amber possesses.  The rub test will help you identify whether or not the necklace you have made from amber, copal, or another material.

To conduct this test, rub the necklace with a soft cloth. As you rub, true amber will become electromagnetically charged to the point that it might attract small pieces of paper, whereas, copal (or any other material) will have no reaction to the constant friction.

3. Saltwater Test

Mix a solution that is two parts water and one part salt. Stir this mixture until the salt fully dissolves. Then, drop the necklace into the solution. If the necklace is made of real amber, it will float.

Baltic amber necklaces are beautiful, yet practical accessories for your little one. To make sure that your child receives all the health benefits this necklace has to offer, ensure that they wear it as often as possible while under your supervision.

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