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Infant Strangulation from an Amber Teething Necklace.

Catherine Cox¹, Neil Petrie², Katrina F Hurley²

¹*Dalhousie University,Halifax,NS.

|August 10, 2016

Summary

Amber teething necklaces, despite lacking evidence, pose strangulation risks for infants. A case report highlights the dangers, urging medical professionals to educate families on safe alternatives.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Consumer Product Safety

Background:

Amber teething necklaces are increasingly popular for infant teething pain relief.
There is a lack of scientific evidence supporting their efficacy.
Health Canada has issued warnings regarding strangulation and aspiration risks.

Observation:

This report details a case of non-fatal infant strangulation linked to amber teething necklace use.
The incident occurred during the first use of the necklace.

Findings:

Amber teething necklaces present a significant, underreported risk of strangulation in infants.
The purported analgesic effects are not supported by peer-reviewed research.

Implications:

Physicians should actively report and educate families about the dangers of amber teething necklaces.

Keywords:

amber teething necklace injury prevention paediatrics strangulation

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