Author: Dylan Hyman / Source: WCVB
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting parents about safety risks related to teething necklaces and bracelets that are popular with infants.
The FDA said Thursday it has received reports of death and serious injuries to infants and children — including strangulation and choking — caused by teething jewelry such as amber teething necklaces.
The agency warns parents that the items should not be used to relieve teething pain in children or to provide sensory stimulation to persons with special needs, such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
“We know that teething necklaces and jewelry products have become increasingly popular…
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