Is it safe for babies to chew on silicone teething necklaces?
Avoid letting babies chew on silicone necklaces. The necklace design adds choking and strangulation risks even when the material is silicone.
What's actually in it
Silicone teething necklaces are necklaces with chewable beads. Some are worn by an adult while holding a baby. Others are placed on or near the child. Either way, loose beads and necklace loops create safety risks.
What safety agencies say
The FDA consumer update, current as of 2024, warns that teething jewelry has caused strangulation and choking injuries. The safer path is not a different necklace. It is no necklace.
Use a clean finger massage or a firm rubber teether made as one piece. Supervise teething items, replace damaged items, and keep all teething products out of sleep spaces.
Material matters, but design comes first.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Safely Soothing Teething Pain in Infants and Children | FDA Consumer Update | 2024 |
What to use instead
Skip necklace-style teethers. Soft baby washcloths are useful for drool and cleanup while you use supervised, age-labeled teething care.
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