Sleepless night, fever, rashes, diarrhea and screaming fits are just some of the signs that your baby is teething. Homeopathic teething tablets containing chamomile and teething gel massaged into the gums are effective remedies but they have to be applied many times over, often not without a struggle.

What would you say if I told you theres an easier way? That theres a product that not only looks great but has a lasting calming effect on teething babies and toddlers? A one-off purchase that will last your baby until the final tooth pops through?

If this sounds too good to be true, read on and discover the amazing secret of amber.

To let babies and small children wear amber is a very old traditional custom in various parts of Europe and the Far East. Amber is known to reduce inflammation of the throat, ear and stomach. Traditionally used to fight inflammation, infections and respiratory disease, it is known to be healing, soothing and harmonizing.

Amber is associated with sunlight and warmth and reputed to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing of wounds, and is thus the perfect help for babies and children who wear it when they are teething. Amber is not actually a stone and therefore not cold to the touch, as well as very comfortable and light to wear. The transparent pieces have a warm rich glow.

Amber necklaces are great for babies and toddlers to soothe the pain and discomfort of teething. Specifically designed with babies in mind, they usually have amber clasps (non-allergic), and are knotted before and after every individual amber bead so that even in the extremely unlikely event of the string being torn, not a single bead is lost and there is no risk of choking. Baby amber teething necklaces are made for wearing, not for chewing. Amber exhibits pain relieving qualities when worn on the skin.

The highest quality necklaces are made from genuine Baltic amber. Beware of cheap imitations. An authentic high quality baby amber necklace will cost around US$30.00. A very worthwhile investment! These necklaces also make wonderful luxury baby gifts for special events such as baby showers, christenings or birthdays.