If your little baby is suffering from swollen, painful gums and is super cranky as a result - all the tell-tale signs of teething - it can be difficult to console him or her. If you’ve tried other methods to try to alleviate your baby’s suffering without much success, we suggest trying a silicone teething necklace. It may just be your baby’s (and your!) saving grace! Reasons to Consider Using a Silicone Teething Necklace While there are other products available that aim to comfort and soothe teething babies, there are a few great reasons to choose a silicone teething necklace: Silicone teething necklaces provide a gentle massage that relieves the pain caused by those baby teeth trying to make their way through. Since babies need and want to be held and cuddled by mom even more than usual when they’re teething, when mom wears a teething necklace, it brings baby close to her for snuggles while simultaneously allowing the baby to relieve gum discomfort with the necklace. They are safe for babies to touch, hold and chew. And babies really like how they feel! (See more on safety below.) Mom benefits? They double as a stylish piece of jewelry, of course. We may be biased, but our silicone teething necklace designs are some of the most fashionable ones you’ll find! How Safe are Teething Necklaces? The safety of any given teething necklace will largely depend on the material it’s made from. The safest teething necklaces are made from materials that are non-toxic and free of BPA, phthalates, lead and cadmium, which tend to be medical grade or food grade silicone ones. Teething necklaces made of wood that’s finished with natural oils that won’t harm baby’s system are also considered safe. We’re proud to say our silicone teething necklaces are made of 100% food grade silicone beads and are free of BPA, PVC, phthalate, cadmium, lead and heavy metals. They meet FDA standards and also meet or exceed all current U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards. When you purchase a silicone teething necklace from QALO, you’re also purchasing peace of mind that your baby will be safe while being soothed.