Baltic Amber Teething Jewelry

When it comes to teething there are a huge range of products that help with the teething stage. 

One of them is Baltic Amber teething jewelry, there are mixed reviews with regards to using them. 

Some parents swear by them others are worried about the strangulation risks.

So why are so many parents choosing to use Baltic Amber Jewelry to relieve teething pains? 

Scientific research has determined that amber worn against the body releases natural oils onto the skin that are then circulated into the bloodstream. These oils induce a calming effect and have analgesic (pain relieving), antispasmodic (eases the muscles helping relieve colic and gas), and febrifuge (fever reducing) properties. 

Hence why Baltic Amber necklaces and bracelets are used to relieve teething pains. 

I was recently sent an Amber necklace and bracelet to try out with Blake. 

I must admit I have always been dubious about them due to worrying about strangling.

However I know quiet a few people who use or have used them on their little ones. 

So I have decided to give them a go. 

I have chosen to use the necklace more than the bracelet mainly due to the bracelet being too loose on Blake and falling off.

Due to me being a worrier and for Blake's safety I have chosen to only let him wear it with supervision. 

I always make sure that I remove the necklace when Blake goes down for a nap and when he goes down for the night.

So far I've not really seen any major difference other than that he doesn't seem to dribble as much when wearing the amber necklace. 

 I will continue to let Blake wear it but will always make sure that its with supervision. 

What are your thoughts on Amber teething necklaces and bracelets? 

Do you swear by them or do you think its a hippy dippy unsafe thing to use? 

GumiGem Giveaway

When it comes to baby proof Mummy jewelry GumiGem are the brand to go for. 

I love the necklace that I was sent last month as Blake loves playing with it

and I know that it is safe for him to do so. 

I have a Gumigem pendant to giveaway to one lucky reader the Heart Pendant Hope which is currently out of stock. 

A  classic shape with a nice point for getting to the sides of sore gums.polish finished giving it a lovely shimmer. 

Its on a silky clasp that breaks away giving comfort. 

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Blake 4 months

A year ago today both mine and Stuart's lives changed forever when I found out that I was pregnant. 

Today I have a cheeky, happy and healthy 4 month old! 

The time really is going incredibly fast and Blake is growing up way too quickly. 

Last week we booked the church for Blake's Christening for the end of July. 

So we now need to find a place for the after party that is available for the date we have booked. 

Once that is sorted we can have fun planning the rest of it, I have pinned some ideas up on

Pinterest already though. 

Clothing

Blake is still wearing 3-6 months clothing although I have found that the sleep suits are

getting too small already near his feet!

Luckily his vests, tops, trousers and socks all seem to be fine at the moment. 

Teething

Blake has already started teething I spoke to my health visitor about it, as I had noticed that he has started to dribble an awful lot but also has been biting his hands a lot too. 

His gums also feel harder and he has been irritable and is having other symptoms which made me think this was the case. 

I have started giving him calpol every now and then when I think he needs it. 

I also make sure that I have his Sophie la Giraffe nearby or his Nuby keys teether which I 

keep in the fridge. 

I have yet to try him with anything else but I do have some teething gel ready and considering using an 

amber necklace or bracelet. 

I'd love to know your thoughts on using amber for teething. 

Sleep

He is still sleeping well, we have started to put him to bed more earlier too meaning he wakes

up earlier. This  isn't too much of a problem as the earliest he has woken up has been 6:30am but on 

average its normally 7am.  

I am not keeping my hopes up with sleep to be honest as he is starting to get too big for his 

moses basket and will have to move into his cot in his own room soon. 

I have a feeling this is going to mean less sleep and also some getting use to for him (and me) 

with him being in his own room. 

Any tips on moving him would be muchly appreciated. 

Feeding

I had to start giving him 210ml of Milk earlier than four months as he was still hungry after feeds and

I was giving him more feeds than he would normally have. 

So he is now having 210 ml every 3 hours during the day of the cow and gate for hungrier babies formula.

I have also now started to look into weaning and have been trying to decide whether to go the traditional purees

route starting him at 5 months so that by the time he is 6 months he can go onto finger foods or go straight and do baby led weaning at 6 months. 

Development/Milestones

- He loves laughing out loud and squealing with delight.

- he is able to grasp his toys and has been doing so for awhile now. 

- He knows mummy and daddy's voices and turns in the direction of our voices. 

- He is also able to bear some weight on his legs and likes to stand up on our legs

when we are sat holding him. 

- He is able to lift his head and shoulders up using his arms for support when placed on his tummy. 

- He is also able to roll over one way

Other

- He has started to have favourite toys and prefers to play with some more than others.

- In disposable nappies he has now moved onto size 3.

- He is very chatty making cute cooing sounds

- We have started baby massage classes as of Monday and he loves it! 

- He has started to like baths now, we made the temperature a little warmer and

now he loves it! 

- He loves sitting up so in the last week we have tried him out in a bumbo seat, which

he loves to be in but only for a short time as he prefers to be in the bouncer. 

Nûby™ Newborn Products

When it comes to being a parent you want to find the best products to suit

you and with there being so many brands out there it can be rather confusing.

 Nûby™ was founded back in the 1970's by parent company "love and care"  Nûby™ is  

dedicated to providing high quality, innovative products that are inspired by nature 

and make the lives of babies and parents easier, simpler and more fun! 

The Nûby brand covers feeding, weaning, soothing, play, bath and nursery and boasts patented innovation in all of its categories.

I was sent some products from their newborn range ready for when little pickle

arrives in December. 

First of all I was sent the natural touch breast pads (40 pack), £3.99.

I was sent two packs of these and am looking forward to seeing how well they 

work since I know I will have leaky boobs to look forward to. 

The breast pads are waterproof and breathable as well as thin and discreet and have sticky pads

to hold them in place in my bra. 

I like that the pads are wrapped individually so that I can carry them in my bag.

For baby I was sent Natural flex orthodontic soothers (2 pack), £3.99. 

suitable for babies 0-6 months and available in: 

A) pink and clear

B) blue and clear

and 

C) clear

I chose the clear ones since we don't know little pickles gender. 

We are planning to let our baby have a soother for the first 6 months. 

We also received the teething buddies cow toy, £4.99. 

It's suitable from 0 months and has multiple teething surfaces to aid eruption of new teeth. 

Its also soft, cute and colorful design which I love. 

Nûby™  also do a monkey design as well. 

Last of all we have the Natural touch milk feeding starter set, £6.99. 

The set comes in a bright colorful star design and contains: 

1 x burp cloth that is ultra absorbent which is designed to lock in moisture while 

leaving the mess behind (not on clothing). 

1 x  padded neck milk feeding bib which features a Velcro closure. 

1 x muslin for cleaning and winding which is made from pure and natural cotton. 

I am looking forward to using these products once baby arrives. 

Have you used any of their products? If so what was your favorite?