Gisele Bündchen, setting trends, put an unusual necklace, the amber necklace, on her youngest daughter Vivian. This sparked curiosity in the media and among many moms and dads: what can the amber necklace actually do for my baby?

If Gisele uses it, there must be some considerable effect, right? Although it’s not such a recent practice, research has started on amber in children’s bodies. Surely, if you’re reading this post, you’re researching the topic and considering using it on your baby, so let’s clear up the mysteries of the amber necklace for little ones.

First, What is Amber?

Amber is a stone derived from prehistoric remains, fossils that produced an enzyme that, after hardening, became the raw material for this necklace. However, the therapeutic effect of the stone is only possible with raw material produced in a specific area, in the northeast region of Europe, the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia).

What Is the Amber Necklace For?

According to therapeutic professionals who have adopted the amber necklace as a treatment, its effect is due to enzymes (succinic acid) that, when the amber comes in contact with the skin of the baby or child, will strengthen their body, their metabolism will function correctly, increase immunity, and reinforce the calcium in bones and teeth.

Additionally, amber is believed to be a natural anti-inflammatory and especially helpful during the baby’s teething phase, making them less uncomfortable (fever, diarrhea, irritability) at this stage of life.

Does the Amber Necklace Really Work?

The effectiveness of the amber necklace has no scientific basis, but rather, comes from reports of people who have used it. Studies are still ongoing on the subject, and for now, amber is theoretically harmless to babies, so if it’s not beneficial, it shouldn’t cause harm either.

Parents who use it on their children report improvements in teething symptoms, but always recommend choosing genuine material for similar results—Baltic amber necklaces.

Precautions When Using

Although it is a natural method, pediatricians are only concerned about one thing: the risk of a necklace causing a baby or small child to become entangled and possibly choke. The ideal cord length is 33 to 36 cm to avoid problems. Therefore, some precautions should be taken:

  • Remove the necklace while the child is sleeping or during bath time
  • Watch if the child or baby puts the necklace in their mouth
  • The clasp should be very secure to avoid the risk of opening or breaking
  • The necklace should have a knot before each bead to prevent it from breaking completely and to reduce the risk of the child swallowing beads

Is the Amber Real?

Remember that only stones from the Baltic countries will work, so it’s best to know if the stone is genuine by subjecting the necklace to some tests.

  • Genuine stones will resist contact with acetone;
  • Real amber is not cold; when you touch it, it feels somewhat warm.

Amber stones also have a bit of natural static, to check this, simply put some small pieces of paper nearby after rubbing it on your clothes, and it will surely attract them. Salt water will also make the amber necklace float; if it sinks, it isn’t genuine.

See also: First Baby Teeth – When They Appear and the Symptoms

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