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Competition to win an Cherry Bean Amber Teething Necklace and Bracelet Set
20th April 2012
Welcome to our Giveaway Competition. This lovely prize is not available on our website so the winner will have something special. This is how it will work.
I have had a Random Number Generator pick a number between 1 and 787. You can guess 2 numbers each. Any more than 2 will not be included. First person to guess gets the prize. If the correct number is not picked by 9 pm, I will let you know via Facebook that you can have another guess. Post your numbers in one comment below, not on Facebook. Just click on comments below at the end of this post and post your guesses and your name. You can choose an identity as Anonymous.
Look out for clues below.
Good Luck
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
What to expect when baby is teething
What to expect when baby is teething
When baby cuts their first tooth, it is a considerable milestone on the journey of life. The task of growing 20 healthy teeth can be more troublesome for some babies than others and much comment is made on the difficulties along the road. So what can a parent expect?
The general order is that the lower two central incisors appear first followed by the upper two central incisors. Now the baby has a beautiful smile and starts to look very different. The four lateral incisors follow, again usually lower first followed by upper. Next come the four first molars (the flat grinding teeth) followed by the canines (the pointed eye teeth). The second molars (further back) are the last set of four to appear.
When baby cuts their first tooth, it is a considerable milestone on the journey of life. The task of growing 20 healthy teeth can be more troublesome for some babies than others and much comment is made on the difficulties along the road. So what can a parent expect?
How they grow
The teething process usually starts at 6 months but many babies show signs of discomfort at 3-4 months. Most infants will have a full set of milk (or deciduous) teeth at 3 years. The process of teething and the time of eruption is different in every child. Some babies are born with a few teeth, or they can erupt as early as 3 months and some babies can reach their first birthday before a tooth is seen. The general order is that the lower two central incisors appear first followed by the upper two central incisors. Now the baby has a beautiful smile and starts to look very different. The four lateral incisors follow, again usually lower first followed by upper. Next come the four first molars (the flat grinding teeth) followed by the canines (the pointed eye teeth). The second molars (further back) are the last set of four to appear.
Signs of teething
The most common signs of teething may include one, or all of the following:- pain, obvious discomfort, irritability
- hard white patches visible under the gums
- swollen, reddened gums when tooth is closer to breaking through
- excessive drooling
- inflamed red cheek
- mild cough – caused by excessive drool
- nappy rash
- loss of appetite
- biting down on anything, putting everything they can into the mouth
- general irritability and bad humour
- refusing food, changing what they prefer to eat or amounts
- crying more than usual, for no obvious reason
- trouble sleeping, waking suddenly, difficult to settle
Remedies
What can you do to help your baby?
- Comfort and hugs – obvious and necessary.
- An Amber Teething Necklace or bracelet worn against the skin. From www.teethingsos.com.
- Cooled or frozen fruit or vegetable sticks to chew (after weaning and always under supervision). Make them as large as possible.
- A cooled or frozen clean wet cloth.
- Cloth soaked in weak Chamomile tea and then frozen.
- Gum massage – pressing down on the site of the emerging tooth with a clean finger or an ice cube, if you can figure out where the trouble is. This may be too sore for your infant but some relax and feel relief.
- Breast Feeding - breast milk contains a natural pain reliever for babies.
- Homeopathy- there are a number of different homeopathic remedies that can help with different symptoms.
- Something to chew on, even your own finger. There are a myriad of different kinds of teething rings available. But babies often use anything at hand as a self designated teething aid!
- Teething brushes – first step tooth brushes with short firm rubber ‘bristles’ designed to both rub gums and clean teeth. Biting on these can help.
- Teething gels – to rub on the site of pain. Most need to be rubbed in well to help as they contain a mild local anaesthetic to dull the pain.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
20% Off Adult Amber Collection. Limited Time Only.
Mums are so busy looking after the little ones, their own needs often don't get any attention. Their bodies have been through a lot and need some healing. Maybe you could help a new mum you know feel better with a unique piece of Amber. We want to help mums too and so for a limited time only, we are giving 20% Off our entire Adult Amber Collection. Amber can help adults with pain relief and stress and it also aids restful sleep. All new mums could do with a bit of that! But besides giving this wonderful gift of healing, Amber is very light and comfortable to wear. Each piece is unique. And it is not exclusive to mums. We have pieces choosen with dads and grans in mind.
This offer is for a limited time only so hurry, hurry, hurry over to www.teethingsos.com
This offer is for a limited time only so hurry, hurry, hurry over to www.teethingsos.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Finalist in Maternity and Infant Awards
We are a finalist in the Maternity and Infant Awards!
This is thanks to all you who took the time to vote. Our category, Health and Medicinal Product of the year, was very competitive with some big well established brands in the mix. So that made it even more exciting for us to be a part of since we are the new kids on the block.
Thank you to all of you who helped spread the word of our new (to this island) teething remedy. It gives me great comfort to know that you are voting and talking because you have found amber to work in helping your own little ones. And there is no greater endorsement.
This is thanks to all you who took the time to vote. Our category, Health and Medicinal Product of the year, was very competitive with some big well established brands in the mix. So that made it even more exciting for us to be a part of since we are the new kids on the block.
Thank you to all of you who helped spread the word of our new (to this island) teething remedy. It gives me great comfort to know that you are voting and talking because you have found amber to work in helping your own little ones. And there is no greater endorsement.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Amber nominated for Maternity & Infant Awards 2011
We are soooo excited here at www.teethingsos.com.
Every year, the industry leading magazine Maternity & Infant host an awards ceremony to celebrate the very best in the industry. We got a great thrill to get a phone call to say Amber has been nominated in the Product Awards Category. As Ireland's only dedicated supplier of amber, www.teethingsos.com gets to claim the nomination.
Amber is listed in the Best Health & Medicinal Product Category. We are delighted because it is a great endorsement of our product. It is bringing amber one step closer to acceptance as the best teething remedy. It is a great achievement for www.teethingsos.com to be listed alongside the big better known brands. We intend to give them a run for their money and need your help with this.
If you think amber deserves this award, please vote for it. The direct link to the Product Awards Category is here. To find out more, you can have a look at www.maternityandinfant.ie. You can also vote through their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/maternityandinfant. Voters can win some prizes too so be sure to check it out. Voting closes on August 31st.
Every year, the industry leading magazine Maternity & Infant host an awards ceremony to celebrate the very best in the industry. We got a great thrill to get a phone call to say Amber has been nominated in the Product Awards Category. As Ireland's only dedicated supplier of amber, www.teethingsos.com gets to claim the nomination.
Amber is listed in the Best Health & Medicinal Product Category. We are delighted because it is a great endorsement of our product. It is bringing amber one step closer to acceptance as the best teething remedy. It is a great achievement for www.teethingsos.com to be listed alongside the big better known brands. We intend to give them a run for their money and need your help with this.
If you think amber deserves this award, please vote for it. The direct link to the Product Awards Category is here. To find out more, you can have a look at www.maternityandinfant.ie. You can also vote through their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/maternityandinfant. Voters can win some prizes too so be sure to check it out. Voting closes on August 31st.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Amber and Pain Relief for Bones
Amber can aid healing for all kinds of ailments, including joint pain, headaches, thyroid problems, digestive problems to name just a few. I knew this but in my conversations with customers and on my website www.teethingsos.com, I have been cautious in promoting this. I have kept to what I have had evidence of myself and can stand over with hand on heart and teething relief is what I know about. But I had a chat with a lady last week and it surprised even me. I feel I have to share it with you.
Sharon got in touch to purchase a necklace for her Aunt who has joint pain. So, as is my usual wont, I enquired how she know about amber. She told me that her daughter, Billie Anna, had an amber teething necklace from 6 months old, received as a gift from a Spanish friend, and they never noticed when a new tooth appeared. They went from 6 bibs a day to none and no red cheeks any more.
Now one day Sharon's sister Janet came to visit. She wanted to know where to get an Amber Teething Necklace as she wanted to make a gift to a friend who had a new baby. At that time, Janet had a broken ankle (can you imagine 6 pins and 2 plates in your ankle!) and was in a cast and on crutches. Sharon had a spare necklace to give her and just for ease of carrying it, she wrapped it around Janet's wrist. Up to this time, Janet had been in a bad way with her ankle and was using pain killers as often as allowed. After Sharon put the amber necklace on her, she noticed she did not need the pain killers any more! When she subsequently met a Spanish physiotherapist, he was not in the least surprised with her story and said Amber is used quite commonly for bone complaints or problems.
We do have a small range of Adult Amber available at www.teethingsos.com and we will be adding more.
We would love to hear your story about amber too. Please feel free to post to out Facebook page or contact us.
Ailish
Sharon got in touch to purchase a necklace for her Aunt who has joint pain. So, as is my usual wont, I enquired how she know about amber. She told me that her daughter, Billie Anna, had an amber teething necklace from 6 months old, received as a gift from a Spanish friend, and they never noticed when a new tooth appeared. They went from 6 bibs a day to none and no red cheeks any more.
Now one day Sharon's sister Janet came to visit. She wanted to know where to get an Amber Teething Necklace as she wanted to make a gift to a friend who had a new baby. At that time, Janet had a broken ankle (can you imagine 6 pins and 2 plates in your ankle!) and was in a cast and on crutches. Sharon had a spare necklace to give her and just for ease of carrying it, she wrapped it around Janet's wrist. Up to this time, Janet had been in a bad way with her ankle and was using pain killers as often as allowed. After Sharon put the amber necklace on her, she noticed she did not need the pain killers any more! When she subsequently met a Spanish physiotherapist, he was not in the least surprised with her story and said Amber is used quite commonly for bone complaints or problems.
So there you have it! I am telling it here as it is! Sharon also says her Aunt is getting great relief from her aches and pains from her gift of amber also. Even the pain in her back has eased. Sharon says "Amber beads in my opinion are not only for babies but are also great for adults and I'd have no hesitation in recomending them to anyone"
We do have a small range of Adult Amber available at www.teethingsos.com and we will be adding more.
We would love to hear your story about amber too. Please feel free to post to out Facebook page or contact us.
Ailish
Friday, April 15, 2011
Amber Teething Necklaces - Your Questions Answered
There are a number of questions regarding Amber and Amber Teething Necklaces and Bracelets that come up frequently from our customers. So I thought I would put together the answers to the most common ones we hear.
Q. What is Amber?
A. Amber is the fossilised resin of trees. 40 million years ago, this resin was exuded by trees to heal damage to a branch or trunk. The resin remained intact to become a fossil and still retains it's healing properties.
Q. What is Baltic Amber?
A. This is amber from areas around the Baltic Sea in Europe. Baltic Amber is the only type of amber you should use for healing. It contains a higher percentage (8%) of succinite, its healing element, than amber from any other area.
Q. What do you do with it?
A. Baby wears it against the skin. The warmth of the skin against the amber will allow baby to absorb the healing element in amber - succinite. Best results will be had if it is worn 24/7.
Q. What will it do for my baby?
A. It reduces inflammation, clears red cheeks, eases pain, stimulates the thyroid to reduce drooling (so skin and nappy conditions clear up). Irritability is reduced and baby sleeps better. You will have a calmer, happier baby.
Q. How does it help teething?
A. Amber contains succinite. This a substance that is found in nature and in our bodies (in much smaller amounts than Baltic amber). Succinite acts as a anti-inflammatory and an analgesic. Succinite is regognised by the medical world and is chemically manufactured today by the pharmacutical industry for use in immune system medications. The healing benefit of Amber has been known about since ancient times. Amber Teething Necklaces have been used throughout Europe for generations.
Q. Does baby chew it?
A. No, it is not to be chewed. The necklaces we sell are mostly 32cm which is too short to reach up to the mouth.
Q. Will baby pull it?
A. Amber is very light - so light it can float on salted water. It is also warm, not like a stone. Because it is so light and warm and has rounded edges, it is very comfortable to wear and babies seldom notice it after a few hours. If you tuck it under their clothing a few times, they generally become used to it and forget they are wearing it.
Q. What will happen if it gets pulled?
A. Our products are threaded on cotton. If they are pulled hard or caught in something, they will break. If they do break, only one bead will come loose because they are knotted between each bead.
Q. What happens if baby swallows a bead?
A. The amber beads we sell are small enough to simple pass through the system without harming baby.
Q. How old should baby be to start wearing it?
A. An Amber Teething Bracelet is safe to use from 2 months. Wait until baby is 4 months old and has good head and neck control before using a Amber Teething Necklace. Always supervise a baby when wearing an Amber Teething Necklace.
Q. Should I take it off while baby is sleeping?
A. You can put An Amber Teething Necklace around the wrist or ankle for sleep time, wound around twice. Amber works best when in constant contact with the skin and won't help if continually removed. That is why we recommend an Amber Teething Set for your convenience.
Q. Are they safe?
A. We recommend that you keep your baby under supervision whilst wearing an Amber Teething Necklace or Bracelet. If you do not wish your baby to wear a necklace whilst sleeping, it can be removed and placed on the wrist or ankle, wound around twice and tucked under clothing.
The Amber Teething Necklaces and Bracelets we sell incorporate the following safety features:
A. We have heard back from parents that they noticed a difference within a half hour. But it can take up to a week for other babies. Also, the older they are, the longer it can take to see a difference.
Q. How long will the amber work?
A. An Amber Teething Necklace is good for a babies teething journey, up to 3 years. If cared for, it may be good for a second or third child. It can become brittle and faded over time. It is still good for helping with ear and throat problems beyond teething.
Q. How should I clean it?
A. Just rub the beads with a soft wet cloth. It can be immersed in water but this will shorted the life of the thread. Plain water will not harm the amber but washing agents/detergents may so take it off while in the bath or swimming pool. Do not let your amber come in contact with hot water or a hot radiator.
Q. Why are they different colours and shapes?
A. Amber comes from nature in a range of colours from transparent through the colour spectrum to black. If it is genuine Baltic amber, it contains 8% succinite and all colours works in the same way. It comes naturally in different sizes and shapes. These are graded and categorised to make different products. You can choose which you think will look best on your baby. The choice is purely aesthetic. Because amber is natural, every product is unique and different.
Q. How do I know if it is genuine Amber?
A. We here at www.teethingsos.com buy only from reputable suppliers directly from the Baltic area. We test all our deliveries to ensure it is genuine amber. It is not in our interest to sell anything other than genuine Baltic amber because referals are the life blood of this business and we need you and your baby to be happy. I will do a further blog on how to test amber.
Q. Can adults use amber for healing?
A. Amber can be helpful to adults for many complaints such as headaches, rhumatism, insomnia, thyroid problems, throth problems, ear problems. At www.teethingsos.com, we also stock Amber Necklaces for adults.
If your question is not answered here, please have a look at our website www.teethingsos.com for more information. Or email us at info@teethingsos.com.
Q. What is Amber?
A. Amber is the fossilised resin of trees. 40 million years ago, this resin was exuded by trees to heal damage to a branch or trunk. The resin remained intact to become a fossil and still retains it's healing properties.
Q. What is Baltic Amber?
A. This is amber from areas around the Baltic Sea in Europe. Baltic Amber is the only type of amber you should use for healing. It contains a higher percentage (8%) of succinite, its healing element, than amber from any other area.
Q. What do you do with it?
A. Baby wears it against the skin. The warmth of the skin against the amber will allow baby to absorb the healing element in amber - succinite. Best results will be had if it is worn 24/7.
Q. What will it do for my baby?
A. It reduces inflammation, clears red cheeks, eases pain, stimulates the thyroid to reduce drooling (so skin and nappy conditions clear up). Irritability is reduced and baby sleeps better. You will have a calmer, happier baby.
Q. How does it help teething?
A. Amber contains succinite. This a substance that is found in nature and in our bodies (in much smaller amounts than Baltic amber). Succinite acts as a anti-inflammatory and an analgesic. Succinite is regognised by the medical world and is chemically manufactured today by the pharmacutical industry for use in immune system medications. The healing benefit of Amber has been known about since ancient times. Amber Teething Necklaces have been used throughout Europe for generations.
Q. Does baby chew it?
A. No, it is not to be chewed. The necklaces we sell are mostly 32cm which is too short to reach up to the mouth.
Q. Will baby pull it?
A. Amber is very light - so light it can float on salted water. It is also warm, not like a stone. Because it is so light and warm and has rounded edges, it is very comfortable to wear and babies seldom notice it after a few hours. If you tuck it under their clothing a few times, they generally become used to it and forget they are wearing it.
Q. What will happen if it gets pulled?
A. Our products are threaded on cotton. If they are pulled hard or caught in something, they will break. If they do break, only one bead will come loose because they are knotted between each bead.
Q. What happens if baby swallows a bead?
A. The amber beads we sell are small enough to simple pass through the system without harming baby.
Q. How old should baby be to start wearing it?
A. An Amber Teething Bracelet is safe to use from 2 months. Wait until baby is 4 months old and has good head and neck control before using a Amber Teething Necklace. Always supervise a baby when wearing an Amber Teething Necklace.
Q. Should I take it off while baby is sleeping?
A. You can put An Amber Teething Necklace around the wrist or ankle for sleep time, wound around twice. Amber works best when in constant contact with the skin and won't help if continually removed. That is why we recommend an Amber Teething Set for your convenience.
Q. Are they safe?
A. We recommend that you keep your baby under supervision whilst wearing an Amber Teething Necklace or Bracelet. If you do not wish your baby to wear a necklace whilst sleeping, it can be removed and placed on the wrist or ankle, wound around twice and tucked under clothing.
The Amber Teething Necklaces and Bracelets we sell incorporate the following safety features:
- Our necklaces are 32cm long. They are short enough so an not to hang down and get caught in playthings.
- They are threaded on cotton which will break if caught on something or pulled.
- They is a knot between each bead so that if it breaks, only one bead will come loose.
- The beads are rounded and polished so that no sharp edges remain.
- The beads are small enough to be harmless if swallowed and are not toxic.
A. We have heard back from parents that they noticed a difference within a half hour. But it can take up to a week for other babies. Also, the older they are, the longer it can take to see a difference.
Q. How long will the amber work?
A. An Amber Teething Necklace is good for a babies teething journey, up to 3 years. If cared for, it may be good for a second or third child. It can become brittle and faded over time. It is still good for helping with ear and throat problems beyond teething.
Q. How should I clean it?
A. Just rub the beads with a soft wet cloth. It can be immersed in water but this will shorted the life of the thread. Plain water will not harm the amber but washing agents/detergents may so take it off while in the bath or swimming pool. Do not let your amber come in contact with hot water or a hot radiator.
Q. Why are they different colours and shapes?
A. Amber comes from nature in a range of colours from transparent through the colour spectrum to black. If it is genuine Baltic amber, it contains 8% succinite and all colours works in the same way. It comes naturally in different sizes and shapes. These are graded and categorised to make different products. You can choose which you think will look best on your baby. The choice is purely aesthetic. Because amber is natural, every product is unique and different.
Q. How do I know if it is genuine Amber?
A. We here at www.teethingsos.com buy only from reputable suppliers directly from the Baltic area. We test all our deliveries to ensure it is genuine amber. It is not in our interest to sell anything other than genuine Baltic amber because referals are the life blood of this business and we need you and your baby to be happy. I will do a further blog on how to test amber.
Q. Can adults use amber for healing?
A. Amber can be helpful to adults for many complaints such as headaches, rhumatism, insomnia, thyroid problems, throth problems, ear problems. At www.teethingsos.com, we also stock Amber Necklaces for adults.
If your question is not answered here, please have a look at our website www.teethingsos.com for more information. Or email us at info@teethingsos.com.
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