*Necklace c/o Gumigem USA
If there is one thing babies need while sitting still, it is distraction. Whether you are wearing a rambunctious young toddler or nursing your curious infant, eventually they will get a little grabby and reach for whatever is convenient. This is often necklaces, earrings, or hair!
I remember my own mother wearing homemade contraptions to distract my younger siblings while feeding them bottles. Usually it was a rattle or teething ring on a string around her neck. I did something similar with my first born. Little did I know then that you can get jewelry for this exact purpose! These days you can wear silicone teething jewelry that provides brightly colored entertainment for your baby and doubles as a teething tool for those throbbing gums. Not to mention, modern teething jewelry is a lot more hip than a rattle hanging from your neck!
Some teething jewelry comes off looking rather cartoon-ish, but necklaces like the Bubba Beads from Gumigem can be worn to pull off a quirky and funky look that doesn’t automatically paint you as a Dr. Seuss character.
Necklaces like the Gumigem Bubba Beads are individually knotted for safety against choking should the strand break, and each bead is the perfect size for little gnawing mouths. Infants can chew on one bead for sore front teething. My daughter, Wyn, likes to stick a whole bead is in the side of her mouth to sooth those pesky molars.
The nylon cord can be trimmed and re-knotted to adjust the length for personal preference. I like it long and draping for both the look and to make sure my daughter has adequate access. Gumigem Bubba Beads are available in several colors so you can own a few and coordinate them with outfits. Gumigem also has other styles of necklaces like: Gumidrops necklaces, Skimmer necklaces, pendants, and bangles.
This peapod green shade works with most of my wardrobe. The bold colored beads look great with a black & white striped T-shirt for a simple, yet bold look. Plus, a teething necklace holds more interest than my hair, which makes me very grateful. I don’t need the baby pulling out what little hair I have left after the postpartum shedding! These types of necklaces are the perfect accessory for babywearing, restaurants, shows, church, or anywhere you really want your little one to be happy and quiet. Even if your baby is not not teething yet, a necklace provides something for a nursing babe to hold and turn in his hands. The bright colors and shapes may even promote hand eye coordination and development.
All Gumigem jewelry is made of FDA approved silicone, meets required safety standards, and are BPA, PVC, Lead, Latex and Phthalate free.
If you are looking for a teether alternative and a way to keep your hair and earrings where they belong, give some teething necklaces a try.
*Teething Necklace c/o GumigemUSA in exchange for an honest review.
I love the color of this necklace. I have a teething necklace that is not nearly as pretty.
Love it. My second child never took to teething rings, but they were all the flat kind. Maybe he would have liked something round.
i totally need this .. little edward is always squeezing my boob i think he needs to squeeze on this necklace 🙂 your so beautiful steph.