Frequently Asked Questions

There are various kinds of teething jewellery, including products made using Baltic amber, and each is intended to help relieve the pain of teething in infants and toddlers. The items designed and sold by How I Adorn Thee are a combination of the chewable products and stylish jewellery to complement your many different looks.

We have chosen to use silicone beads rather than rubber or some other synthetic material because of the safety and durability of the silicone used in these products. As you can see on our Safety page (information comes from our supplier), the silicone beads and rings are non-toxic and made of 100% food grade silicone. They are BPA free, as well as free of lead, cadmium, PVC, mercury and phthalates. They are also FDA, LFGB, and SGS approved.

As we describe elsewhere, the individual components of this teething jewellery are completely baby safe. The clasps are designed to break apart easily if baby pulls too hard. For hygiene reasons, our jewellery is only sold new. How I Adorn Thee jewellery is not a toy and, therefore, children should always be supervised while chewing it. If any part of this product becomes broken or damaged, discontinue use immediately. Teething jewellery contains small parts that have been assembled into the products you see on this site and could pose a choking hazard if used incorrectly. Our silicone beads and rings are non-toxic as are our natural wood beads and rings. A comprehensive list of safety notes are available on our Safety page.

We'll call this question, WAATSA! 🙂  But it's a fair question, and here is your answer.

BPA – bisphenol A
PVC – polyvinyl chloride
CCPSA – Canadian Consumer Product Safect Act) – Canada
SGS – Société Générale de Surveillance – Canada
FDA – Food and Drug Administration – USA
ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials – International
LFGB – Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch (Foodstuffs and Animal Feed Code) – Germany
CPSIA – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act – USA

As stated in our Terms & Conditions, we can not emphasize enough how important it is that our teething products must be used under adult supervision only. If you notice any damage to these products, discontinue their use immediately. These products could carry a chocking hazard and must be used with caution. All products are designed with safety in mind, but we can not guarantee that they are free from defects or design flaws that might compromise their safety.

We do guarantee workmanship and materials for 30 days from purchase. Please contact us during this time should you notice defects in the materials or damage arising out of normal use.

It couldn't be more simple! Just wash with mild soap and water, and hang to dry. We do recommend washing the jewellery prior to first use.

Some of our natural wood products are already treated, but untreated rings/beads can be conditioned with organic oils (such as olive, avocado, or grape seed) and beeswax to preserve and resist splintering.

The theory behind amber teething jewellery is that a baby's body heat triggers the release of a small amounts of oil from the amber containing succinic acid, which is also a naturally-occurring substance in the body. When the oil is absorbed, it is said to relieve the pain of sore gums caused by teething.

The teething jewellery from How I Adorn Thee is meant to be chewed, much like a teething ring or toy, and does not provide any chemical pain relief. If you've seen your teething baby gnawing on anything within reach, including your own expensive jewellery when they can get their hands on it, then you understand the purpose of our silicone and natural wood products!