Have you heard of nursing collars? Do you consider using them? This accessory can be very useful during lactation because it helps the baby to relax and not be distracted during feedings. A benefit important enough to acquire one that, however, is not the only one of this accessory.
We are talking precisely about its benefits today and also about what types of nursing collars you can find on the market and what they are the safest for the baby Because their shapes, textures and colors are important to attract the baby's attention, but what can worry us more than their safety?
What is the nursing necklace?
A nursing necklace is exactly what you expect, a necklace that mothers wear around their necks. during lactation and that helps babies relax and focus. And why do they attract the baby's attention? because they present pieces of different colors, materials and sizes that are at your height and that favor your grip instinct.
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We have already mentioned some of the benefits of nursing necklaces that, thanks to their shapes and colors, attract the baby's attention. But let's go through them calmly, because the benefits go far beyond what you can probably think:
- They favor the grasping instinct. The necklace is within the reach of the baby and its pieces have the appropriate size to favor the baby's grasping instinct. Thus, both hand-eye coordination and hand-mouth coordination were treated, as well as palmar pressure.
- Help lactation. The nursing collar helps babies focus and relax during feeding, being especially useful in the case of those babies who are distracted by any noise or stimulus.
- Stimulates the eruption of teeth. Biting on the nursing necklace stimulates teething. And it is that biting it contributes to breaking the gingival membrane that causes inflammation of the gums.
- It becomes a object of comfort. Its association with the moment of lactation makes it an object to be grasped or bitten to seek comfort and relief. An object that, however, must always be used under supervision.
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Types of necklaces
Once you start your search to choose a nursing necklace, many questions may arise. Because? Because there are many types of collars, made of different materials and with varied designs, but are they all safe?
The materials
Most nursing collars are made of materials free of toxic substances and thus they must be certified so that they are totally safe. In addition, recently it has opted for materials that are also antibacterial. But, what are the most frequent materials in this type of necklaces?
- food silicone. Food grade silicone is a 100% antibacterial material that babies can safely put in their mouths. A material, moreover, that can be easily cleaned, even in the dishwasher, which allows perfect hygiene thanks to the high temperatures.
- Wood. Wooden necklaces have been the most popular for years. They are usually dyed with certified non-toxic water-based dyes and finished with vegetable oils so that they are completely safe.
- Cotton. Cotton is a fabric that is used both to create pieces and to cover some with wood in order to provide them with another texture. As it is a very soft material, babies really like its touch and it is also respectful of their skin.
Which are the safest?
All the materials we have quoted are safe; Babies can safely touch and bite them. So when buying nursing collars, it will be enough to make sure that they are made of these materials and that these are certified.
The ideal is to buy these necklaces in trusted sites in which the origin of the materials is indicated and that they follow the European safety regulations. In addition and regardless of what your material is, they should always be used with supervision while children are young.
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