Teething jewellery for moms, dads

It comes in a variety of attractive colours, shapes and textures and aids sensory play, writes Sacha van Niekerk

FROM phone cases to books and even the pom-poms on your new blouse, anything in the path of a teething baby is fair game. Teething jewellery – no, not those gel filled rings on a plastic chain – we’re talking trendy, fashionable, and most importantly, wearable teethers, are changing the game for moms and dads everywhere.

The chunky bracelets and necklaces made with natural beech hardwood and silicone beads covered in crochet, not only make a statement, they have multiple benefits for mom (gone are the days of having your earrings ripped out), and baby.

Why it’s awesome:

Made from soft, non-toxic silicone, it won’t harbour bacteria and is therefore safe for teething tots to gnaw and chew on.

Placing the jewellery in the refrigerator makes for a cool and soothing teether, perfect for inflamed gums.

Babies love to explore using their senses. Teething jewellery comes in a variety of attractive colours, shapes, sizes and textures, aiding in sensory play which is critical for their developing brains.

Teething necklaces keep baby’s hands busy, and eyes focused during nursing time, encouraging them to concentrate on feeding, helping to prevent the “latch on, suck a moment, pull off” cycle.

Most brands make a more toned down design for dads in neutral tones of navy and black. However, being a dad is all about going all out for your kid, so proudly wearing a chunky pink bracelet is perfectly acceptable and could possibly earn you some major brownie points with the missus.

The best part for busy parents is that all they need to do to get them clean is to toss them in the top rack of the dishwasher – super easy.