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Amber teething necklaces have healing properties to ease discomfort for babies

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ago by Apprentice (1.0k points)
The source you used is a business specialized in childcare, and outside of their claim that the amber necklace is good for teething, there is nothing else defending it. In fact, teething necklaces do not relieve pain and instead allow for serious harm if damage is done. https://www.texaschildrens.org/content/wellness/warning-against-teething-necklaces#:~:text=So%2C%20despite%20the%20claims%20of,however%2C%20seriously%20harm%20your%20child. In addition to this, various articles from other parenthood blogs and medical professionals warn against the use of amber teething necklaces. https://www.thebump.com/a/amber-teething-necklace, they serve no benefit for babies and are actually quite dangerous.
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ago by Novice (860 points)
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Using a medically recognized website provides a lot of credibility to your fact check.

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