Chew necklace recommendations? - Page 2

[ShadowLark]

Originally Posted by sbgrace

I also wanted to say that someone mentioned zinc. My kid chews with either zinc or iron deficiency. This is especially true if a child is actually eating stuff.

My kiddo also chews with bacterial overgrowths.

I'm not sure, though, that any of those is responsible this time. Sometimes the chewing behavior is purely sensory. I do that still and did as a child. I was teased for chewing on my hair as a child and switched to nail biting. I finally quit biting my nails but my pen caps are gross to put it mildly. I don't even realize it when I'm doing it.

Oh, on the silicone tubing I think the refrigerator is good/food grade but the aquarium tubing can contain stuff you don't want.

I do that, too!
And those necklaces don't really scream therapy, either. Lots of kids have necklaces like that, and TONS of kids chew on their necklaces! I think OP's daughter will fit right in!

And I'll definitely look into refrigerator tubing - great idea! (To the poster who mentioned it.) What can I use for a clasp? (Brendon puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. I'd really like to stop catching colds every other week, here! I'll try anything!)

[alexsam]

Originally Posted by sbgrace

http://www.nationalautismresources.c...ing-bling.html
I'm thinking of getting one of these for Andrew. I don't think it will look weird...it looks a lot like those teething necklaces but made for kids. The designs/colors are sort of neat to me. I am also going to try a bracelet though I suspect the necklace will work better. They are silicone--so food grade and free of lead and phthalates. The silk necklace part has a break away clasp. The bracelets are pretty plain but not bright colors at least. http://www.nationalautismresources.c...-bracelet.html I wish I could figure out sizing because I suspect it's going to fall off his wrist.


My desire to find something like this for Andrew is because he gets sick a lot because his hands are constantly in his mouth. When he was younger he put a lot of stuff in his mouth which worried me with choking and also lead.

Yes, these are the same I posted before... "Smartmom Jewlery" under the "patterned" section (here obviously sold by someone else ). Like I said, the break-away clasp is really flimsy :. But the necklace is great. The bracelets are adult-sized.

[sbgrace]

Originally Posted by alexsam

Yes, these are the same I posted before... "Smartmom Jewlery" under the "patterned" section (here obviously sold by someone else ). Like I said, the break-away clasp is really flimsy :. But the necklace is great. The bracelets are adult-sized.

Ah! I looked and only saw the few. The clasp is flimsy? How flimsy? Flimsy in that it will break apart into pieces or flimsy in that it pulls off easily? How easily? My concern is that I don't want him strangling on the playground. Maybe this isn't our answer after all. His wrists are too small for an adult size for sure.

http://www.nationalautismresources.c...-necklace.html Is this what the clasp looks like?

Would it be possible to get the bracelet on a hand if it were doubled or it's not that big.
I was so hoping this might work.

[NightOwlwithowlet]

I just showed my seven year old son the necklace since he bites his nails and will furtively chew on stuff to fill his sencosry needs. He refuses to use chew sticks and gum isn't always allowed and he tends to blow huge messy bubbles. He took one look at the cammo necklace and asked for it because it looks just like the necklace his older surfer/skateboarder cousin wears and he thinks his cosuin is the coolest person alive. Thanks for posting the links!

[Katielady]

I got my "Teething Bling" necklace and it's pretty much a bust, for us anyway. The length is way too long even for me, let alone my son, and it's not adjustable. The plastic clasp is really flimsy, like something you'd get as a party favor- one chew and it would be history, it seems to me anyway. I might try restringing it, but the chewy part is also really big and I feel like DS is going to be annoyed by it bomping against his neck/chest regardless of the chain length.

I gave it to him to wear and he took it off after about 2 seconds and hasn't been willing to retry. I tried wearing it myself for my baby daughter to chew on and find the length annoying. Back to the drawing board!

[PierrettedE]

Hi, my 6 year old daughter has had sensory issues her whole life. I couldn't find something effective, so I designed a pendant that is part fidget, part chewy, part jewelry, specifically for youths to teens. It's a Special Companion for a Special Child and it let's them fidget or chew discreetly (and stylishly). It's called KID Companion. It's BPA, phthalate, lead, pvc and latex free. It also doesn't breakdown like silicone sometimes does.

I will not post the link here, but if you want more information you may contact me

Since my daughter has sensory issues, Tourette Syndrome and OCD I found that adding a "thumbprint" to rub was useful, like a worry stone. There is an embossed dot that is harder in texture and the outer shape is a softer (but durable) medical grade polymer. I also have a black/white version that is wonderful for boys.

Pierrette

[Ncblessing]

Really? We love our Teething Bling! The length is adjustable by pushing the knotted ends of the strand through the open clasp, knotting them at the desired length, and cutting off the excess. The clasp is designed to break away without much exertion to protect the wearer in case the baby playing with it yanks hard, or it gets caught on something while the child wearing it is playing.  The clasp itself is really quite durable -- it is currently my son's favorite part to chew on and is holding up very well! I recommend them to everyone for teething through sensory needs!

[babygirlie]

I am worried dd will choke with something that can go around her neck. She's only 2 with autism and delayed development so younger than 2.. but she eats things she shouldnt.. and chews on them. I'd prefer her to use something else but not sure how to hook it onto her safely.

Edited by babygirlie - 3/30/11 at 12:39pm

[Emmeline II]

Originally Posted by babygirlie 

I am worried dd will choke with something that can go around her neck. She's only 2 with autism and delayed development so younger than 2.. but she eats things she should.. and chews on them. I'd prefer her to use something else but not sure how to hook it onto her safely.

Chewelry Kid Companions

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