Episode 3: Amber Teething Necklaces
In this episode, Liz explains why on every single plane of understanding that amber teething necklaces are a sham.
Show notes:
A website that hawks the benefits of “raw baltic amber”: https://www.mamanatural.com/amber-teething-necklaces/
“As a natural teething remedy, they are definitely worth a try. If nothing else, they look great on baby.”
This article includes common “mistakes” made when buying amber teething necklaces, none of which are “buying them at all”:
https://www.mightymoms.club/amber-teething-necklace/
The Science Vs. episode on essential oils:
https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/essential-oils-science-or-snake-oil#episode-player
The Science Vs. episode on acne:
https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/acne#episode-player
From HealthyChildren.org, whose parent group is the American Academy of Pediatrics:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/teething-tooth-care/Pages/Amber-Teething-Necklaces.aspx
A woman who just feels the same way as Liz:
https://www.mommyish.com/amber-teething-necklaces-do-not-work/2/
An update on the lights for seasonal affective disorder:
A dictionary’s definition of erupt:
The ad Liz got after doing a bunch of research on these necklaces:
