Nubokind, an Indian baby products brand for infants aged 0 to 12 months, has published a safety guide for parents on teething necklaces and bracelets. The guide explains why paediatric guidance advises against these products, and sets out safer ways to comfort a baby through teething.

Teething necklaces, often made from amber beads, wood or silicone, are widely sold online and are sometimes passed on as a traditional remedy or a thoughtful gift. Many parents buy them in good faith, believing they ease gum pain or keep a baby calm. The concern is not the idea of comfort, but the design. A necklace worn around a baby's neck can pose a strangulation risk, and small beads can break loose and become a choking hazard. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public safety warning advising parents not to use teething jewellery for this reason.

The Nubokind guide covers:

- The risks. Why anything worn around a baby's neck, or made of small parts that can come loose, is not suitable for a teething baby, particularly during sleep or when the baby is unsupervised.

- The claims. Why popular beliefs about amber beads releasing soothing substances are not supported by evidence, and why parents should be cautious about health claims made for teething jewellery.

- Safer alternatives. How a single-piece teether made from food-grade silicone, a clean chilled (not frozen) teether, or gentle gum massage with a clean finger can help soothe sore gums.

- What to check before buying. Choosing teethers that are one solid piece with no small parts, easy to clean, made from baby-safe materials, and certified to Indian toy safety standards such as BIS IS 9873.

- When to see a doctor. Signs that discomfort may not be teething, such as high fever or unusual symptoms, and when to speak to a paediatrician.

"Parents who buy a teething necklace are trying to help their baby, and that instinct is exactly right," said Aditya Chopra, Founder of Nubokind. "The problem is that a necklace puts something around a baby's neck and small beads within reach of their mouth. A teether should be the opposite: one solid piece, nothing that can break off, and made from a material that is safe to chew. That is the standard we hold our own products to."

The complete guide is available at:
https://nubokind.com/blogs/early-learning-sensory-development/dangers-of-teething-necklaces-pediatrician-advice

About Nubokind
Nubokind is an Indian baby products brand focused on safe, research-backed products for infants aged 0 to 12 months. Its range includes BIS IS 9873-certified food-grade silicone teethers and high-contrast cloth books and flashcards designed for early sensory and cognitive development. All products are free from BPA, phthalates and toxic dyes. Nubokind was founded by Aditya Chopra and is based in Faridabad, Haryana. Learn more at https://nubokind.com