Bear with me, I promise we're not crazy-town!
James went through a biting phase at around seven months, which made breastfeeding extremely frustrating--until i bought a baltic amber teething necklace from Inspired by Finn. He stopped biting right away, and teething never seemed to bother him again. We didn't even notice that his molars had come in!
Babies do not chew on the necklaces. Instead, the succinic acid in the amber supposedly is absorbed transdermally as skin warms, and its analgesic properties help to numb local teething pain.
I know--it sounds like voodoo. And I don't care because it works on my kid.
I actually just bought one for myself to wear when I have headaches or mouth pain. I haven't tested it out yet, but it is pretty:)
When I read that Inspired by Finn also makes hazelwood necklaces for eczema relief, I figured it was worth a shot, too. Dry winter heat made Dylan's eczema come back, and her little wrists were scaly and itchy.
The hazelwood is supposed to neutralize acidity in the body, and they claim that they can improve reflux, heartburn, and ulcers as well as skin problems, including eczema, acne, and rashes. They even suggest that they help with morning sickness in pregnancy--something I definitely will keep in mind for the future.
We ordered the necklace, it came in the mail--quickly--and I put in around Dylan's neck.
I kid you not, within 24 hours the skin on her wrists had almost completely cleared.
She didn't itch or anything. Seriously, this thing was like magic.
Granted, her eczema outbreak was on the milder side. It was localized and not bleeding, but it was still very uncomfortable for her, and she's usually pretty tough about pain. The necklace seemed to clear it up as well as prevent further breakouts or worsening. Our home is still heated daily yet her skin remains healthy.
Dylan has been wearing her necklace for almost two months. It fell off once, and she didn't wear it for about two weeks, and sure enough, her wrists began to dry again with those tell-tale patches.
It should be worn in the bath, because getting the wooden beads wet is supposed to hasten the body's absorption. It should not be worn in the pool, which we've forgotten at least once.
Unlike the amber necklaces, whose benefits last forever, the hazelwood necklaces eventually expire, in 4-12 months, depending upon the body's acidity, according to the website. I would definitely buy another should her eczema return.
Plus, they're pretty cute. My hippie babes:
If your child is teething or suffers from eczema--or if you want a necklace for for adult-sized troubles--Inspired by Finn is offering the coupon code POST for 15% off orders; just enter it at check out.
I purchased all my necklaces myself, the hazelwood one at a discount available to reviewers. The opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review. I just love sharing natural remedies that actual work (and supporting handmade, natural businesses.)
10 comments:
I am so happy to read it worked for your kids too! I am the biggest fan of hazelwood! I even got a necklace for myself and it's helped my acne (which wasn't too bad, but still...)
If anyone wants to see some amazing before and after pics of my LO check out my post here http://thesmallhousefamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/2-days-later-eczema.html
Once my baby starts getting teeth I'm going to have to try to amber. Thanks!
Ok Im gonna have to order this for Levi. We got Josie the Amber teething necklace and it works wonders so I fully believe the hazelwood will work. Levi's eczema been pretty bad lately and nothing is really helping so we will give it a shot
I started off with a Hazelwood necklace for my son when he was 3 months old and it was WONDERFUL. Left it off for 24 hours and the world fell apart! But sadly, the necklace FELL APART after only 3 months, so I switched to Amber and it has been great. One thing I noticed is that he has never got that patchy, red, teething rash on his cheeks that alot of babies get, or even around his mouth. He never broke out in infant acne, and he has kept all his hair! My twins had infant acne, lost the majority of their hair and also had teething rashes when they were his age. I don't know if it is a result of the necklaces, but I would not be surprised. I recommend them to EVERYONE. They make GREAT baby shower gifts.
So far I love Amber because it doesn't need to be replaced and it also hangs nicer than the wire that the Hazelwood is on. My son is now 10 months old and he really likes to suck on his necklace - he looks like a horse...He isn't biting it or anything, just holding it in his mouth. It's comforting to him, I guess.
Over all, his mood and teething symptoms improved 100% with the necklaces. He has popped teeth and I didn't even know he was teething. They rock!
I'm a believer and user of the amber necklaces. My now 2 year old has been wearing them since she was a baby (to be kept close to the skin and not allowed to be put in the mouth). I decided to try one with my TMJ so I got my now 5 year old and myself one so we would all match. I believe it's helped with the growing pains, too! We've only taken them off to shower or swim. " )
Both of my kids and I have eczema. My son has the worst of it. Poor thing has patches all over his legs and belly but the saddest thing are the patches on his face :( I will be saving up my Paypal to get him a hazelwood necklace! Thank you so much for posting!!
I have wondered about the amber necklaces. I'd love to try them. It's wonderful to find something that works - even if it seems like voodoo!
I've never heard of the hazelwood necklaces though. I would be interested in trying those too.
So glad to know they work. Do you know anyone that's tried any of the others?
I have had great success with the hazelwood necklace I found at hazelwood necklace. A happy baby makes a happy mom!
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