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Good or Gross? Chewable Jewels

Posted by Erin Behan

 

So babies chew on everything--remote controls, cell phones, arms, legs, whatever they find on the floor. But does that make it OK to make a line of jewelry specifically designed for children's chomping habits? It's the idea behind Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels.

The design came about when the founder noticed kids like to chew on jewelry and thought, why not make it safe? In keeping with safety regulations, the jewelry is made from FDA-approved food grade silicone and pigments with no lead or phylates. You can get a set of three bracelets (above) for $17.95 or a necklace (below) for $15.95.

For me, however, the idea crosses the line between what's mommy's and what's baby's. Shouldn't kids learn it's not alright to teeth on jewelry, and isn't it normal for mom to wear jewelry that her kids aren't supposed to eat? Thoughts?

 


Comments

 

rachel said:

I just haven't worn jewelry since I had my first. A three month old is not capable yet of learning these boundaries, nor is a six month old really. If it keeps them happy in the grocery store, in a pinch, I say why not? That said, I don't really want to wear something with baby drool all over it, so I'd rather just stash some extra toys in my bag..because that makes sense.

March 24, 2008 11:02 AM
 

Karen said:

I have to say that I love this product!  I actually have some myself!  I love the fact that these are invented by a dentist!  When a baby is teething, they need to chew on something.  I would rather it be something that is safe, like this product, instead of a lead based toy, metal jewelry,or something else that is unsafe.   These are pretty and I always have a safe teether on me.  Great idea Dr. Bloom!

March 24, 2008 5:27 PM
 

Molly said:

Any mom who has ever been in a grocery store line or church for example with a teething baby...will give them anything to chew on to keep them from crying.  I love the idea of this product...tell me where I can buy them?  I agree with Rachel...babies that are of teething age do not understand the concept of not chewing on jewelry.  By the time they might understand...they are through teething!   This is an outstanding concept...a new mom can remain fashionable and a baby can get instant gratification for their pain!  Easily accessible teether...great idea...and invented by a dentist..that makes it even better!

March 24, 2008 8:50 PM
 

Michelle said:

I have this jewelry and I love it - so does my son. It's wonderful to have something ready at hand when they need it and I especially love knowing that it's safe. It can be wiped off with a baby wipe and even put in a dishwasher. It's not like I don't wipe it off when he's finished and it's got to cleaner than something that's been stuffed in a bag or purse. - I may not always have a toy handy, but I've always got baby wipes to clean this. - It's entertained my son in church more than once. And, lets face it, no matter what boundries you try to impose, children want grown-ups stuff. The bonus is, that I've actually gotten compliments on the jewelry when I wear it.

March 24, 2008 9:26 PM
 

Jennifer said:

I think this concept is amazing.  I have older kids and I wear them for active wear to the beach and to the pool and has come in handy several times when I am caring for my friend's 8 month old.  They are great!

March 25, 2008 2:38 AM
 

Amy said:

These are just awesome! My son loves to chew on them and is so content just sitting there gnawing away and he's 2! I'm sure it feels great on their gums. I'm having a little girl in July and I can't wait to get some for her! Such a fabulous idea! :) *Two thumbs up!*

March 26, 2008 7:09 PM
 

Karen said:

I just ordered more!  I love this product!!!!  I have the plum/smoky quartz bracelets and a chocolate necklace set and now I ordered more colors.  We are heading to the beach and I now have teething jewelry that matches my bathing suit-this is perfect!  I have it on for my son if he needs it-meanwhile, I can still wear jewelry!!!!

March 27, 2008 1:06 PM
 

Anna Gruber said:

It's a great idea, to be sure.  But check out smartmomjewelry.com - it's a far superior product.  Looks like real stone versus plastic.

April 6, 2008 1:54 PM
 

Jessica said:

I agree - Teething Bling is much nicer.

April 6, 2008 4:06 PM
 

Carol said:

I've ordered both and Chewable Jewels is a far better product - there just is no comparison!  I'd rather have my child chewing on a product invented by a dentist!

April 6, 2008 9:03 PM
 

Lisa said:

My child loves the feel of Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels!!!!  I have ordered over three bracelet sets and two necklaces from the website (www.chewablejewels.com)  When I see my son teething away on this product, I will always be loyal to Dr. Bloom!!!!  This product is incredible.  I love the colors and the texture.  This looks like real jewelry but is safe for my son-I love it.  I could write and write because when I find something that works for my teething little one, I am sold!!!

April 6, 2008 9:09 PM
 

Katie said:

I recently received Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels as a  gift and  Love it!!!  I have three children, my youngest being 6 months. I would have liked this product six years ago.  I can actually wear fashionable Jewelry and not worry about peeling my sons fingers of it, or worry that he is going to break it and get hurt, not mention he can teeth on it!!!!!!  My son loves them.  This will be my new baby shower gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Looking forward to buying more!    

April 15, 2008 11:49 PM

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