Making nursing necklace?

[Michigan Mama]

Just thinking it's time for a nursing necklace for my ds2, he's just starting to get twiddly and distracted sometimes during nursing. I'd like to make my own, I think, but just trying to figure out what to make it from.

I don't want plastic or acrylic beads. What about resin? I don't really know what it is to be honest. Safe or no? I suppose glass or wood could chip. What about semi-precious stones?

How important is it to have a break-away clasp? Theorically the baby won't be playing with it independently or be chewing on it. But I know my ds1 liked to play with his and wear it sometimes once he was older.

And what kind of cord? I've seen some from waxed cotton. Other good options?

tia.

[2goingon2]

I bought a nursing necklace from Mommy and Me and I love it. Yes, you would want a break away clasp because your baby is stronger than you realize and one good tug and there goes your necklace if you don't have one. I don't think you'd want glass beads either. Here's a snippet from the Mommy and Me website. You'll have to check it out...she has a huge selection and will custom design one too.

"All the Mommy Necklace™ beads are made of high-quality acrylics that are tested for both lead and phthalates. The necklaces are strung on an extra sturdy cording that is guaranteed from breakage and come secured with a break-away safety closure. Mommy Necklaces™ are the real deal and offer a “zero-to-three” guarantee which replaces, repairs, or cleans up any Mommy Necklace™ in need of some TLC for three years from purchase. A small investment with a big reward - function, style, safety, and three-year guarantee!"

http://www.mommynecklaces.com/index.html

[Michigan Mama]

Thanks for the link. I think I'm still hoping to make my own, but if I can't find the parts, maybe I'll check them out...